Practice Question
Which occurrence is related to cervical dilation and effacement?
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Correct Answer:
The cervical mucus plug coming out.
Rationale:
🟡 The cervical mucus plug (also called the operculum) is a collection of thick mucus that seals the cervical canal during pregnancy to protect against infection.
🟡 As the cervix begins to dilate (open) and efface (thin out) in preparation for labor, the plug is dislodged and expelled, often appearing as blood-tinged mucus, referred to as the "bloody show."
🟡 This event typically indicates that labor is approaching or has begun, particularly when accompanied by regular contractions and cervical changes.
🟡 The other options—lightening (fetal descent), bladder distention, and false labor—are not directly triggered by cervical dilation and effacement.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🤱🏼Maternity & Newborn Care
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