The Piece of Assessment Data That Would Constitute a Diagnosis

question 13

Multiple Choice

The piece of assessment data that would constitute a diagnosis of preterm labor is:

• A)Cervical effacement of 30% or more.
• B)Cervical change of 0.5 cm per hour.
• C)Two contractions in 30 minutes.
• D)Eight contractions in 1 hour.

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Definitions:

Tarsal Bone

One of the seven bones that make up the ankle and back part of the foot.

Heel Bone

Also known as the calcaneus, it is the large bone forming the foundation of the rear part of the foot.

Condyle

A condyle is a round protrusion at the end of a bone that forms part of a joint, allowing movement by articulating with another bone.

Epicondyle

A rounded eminence on a bone, typically found at the end of long bones, near joints, where ligaments and tendons attach.