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 known as the operculum, is a protective barrier formed by thick mucus that seals the cervical canal during pregnancy.
🟣 As the cervix begins to efface (thin out) and dilate (open) in preparation for labor, the mucus plug is dislodged and expelled.
🟣 This often appears as bloody show—a pink or blood-tinged mucus discharge—and signals that labor may begin soon.
🟣 Unlike lightening (fetal descent), false labor (irregular contractions), or bladder distention, the release of the mucus plug is a direct result of cervical changes.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🤱🏼Maternity & Newborn Care
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