Labor & Delivery Quiz: Do You Know All 4 Stages?

1. Which stage of labor begins with the onset of regular contractions and ends with complete cervical dilation?

First stage (latent phase)

Second stage (active phase)

Third stage (transition)

Fourth stage (placental delivery)

2. At what cervical dilation does active labor typically begin?

2–3 cm

4–6 cm

7–8 cm

9–10 cm

3. The second stage of labor involves descent and rotation of the fetus and ends with delivery of the baby. How long does this stage typically last in a primigravida?

30 minutes to 1 hour

1–2 hours

2–3 hours

More than 3 hours

4. During the transition phase, contractions become more intense and frequent. What is the typical interval between contractions?

Every 3–5 minutes

Every 1–2 minutes

Every 5–10 minutes

Every 10–15 minutes

5. The third stage of labor involves expulsion of the placenta. Within what timeframe should placental delivery normally occur?

5–10 minutes

10–30 minutes

30–60 minutes

1–2 hours

6. Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating uterine contractions during labor?

Estrogen

Oxytocin

Progesterone

Relaxin

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9. True or False: Effacement refers to the shortening and thinning of the cervix during labor.

True

False

10. True or False: During the latent phase of the first stage, contractions are typically 20–30 seconds long and occur every 5–30 minutes.

True

False

11. Which of the following signs indicate the onset of true labor? Select all that apply.

Regular, progressive contractions

Bloody show

Braxton Hicks contractions

Cervical dilation and effacement

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12. Which findings are characteristic of the transition phase? Select all that apply.

Cervical dilation of 8–10 cm

Intense contractions every 1–2 minutes

Maternal irritability and loss of control

Decreased bloody show

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13. Match each stage of labor with its primary characteristic or outcome.

First stage

Second stage

Third stage

Fourth stage

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14. The partograph is a tool used to monitor labor progress. Which measurement is plotted on the alert and action lines of a partograph?

Cervical dilation and time

Fetal heart rate

Maternal blood pressure

Uterine contraction intensity

15. What is the primary purpose of the fourth stage of labor assessment?

Monitor fetal descent

Assess maternal vital signs and uterine contractions

Confirm complete cervical dilation

Evaluate placental separation

Labor & Delivery Quiz: Do You Know All 4 Stages?

1. Which stage of labor begins with the onset of regular contractions and ends with complete cervical dilation?

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2. At what cervical dilation does active labor typically begin?

3. The second stage of labor involves descent and rotation of the fetus and ends with delivery of the baby. How long does this stage typically last in a primigravida?

4. During the transition phase, contractions become more intense and frequent. What is the typical interval between contractions?

5. The third stage of labor involves expulsion of the placenta. Within what timeframe should placental delivery normally occur?

6. Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating uterine contractions during labor?

7. The fourth stage of labor lasts approximately ____ hours after delivery and focuses on maternal stabilization and bonding.

8. Station describes fetal position relative to the ischial spines. Zero station means the fetal head is at the level of the ischial spines. A station of +2 indicates the fetal head is ____ cm below the ischial spines.

9. True or False: Effacement refers to the shortening and thinning of the cervix during labor.

10. True or False: During the latent phase of the first stage, contractions are typically 20–30 seconds long and occur every 5–30 minutes.

11. Which of the following signs indicate the onset of true labor? Select all that apply.

12. Which findings are characteristic of the transition phase? Select all that apply.

13. Match each stage of labor with its primary characteristic or outcome.

14. The partograph is a tool used to monitor labor progress. Which measurement is plotted on the alert and action lines of a partograph?

15. What is the primary purpose of the fourth stage of labor assessment?