NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Pediatrics and Obstetrics

When is the cervix considered fully dilated?
  1. 8 centimeters
  2. 10 centimeters
  3. 13 centimeters
  4. 15 centimeters
Explanation
Answer - B - The cervix is considered fully dilated at 10 centimeters. This is the first stage of labor. It begins with the onset of uterine contractions and ends with the complete dilation of the cervix. In nulliparous women this lasts about 8 hours and about 5 hours for multiparous women.
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