Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
Which of the following is a sign that childbirth labor is likely to begin?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Step 1: Feeling irregular contractions indicates the body is preparing for labor.
Step 2: Contractions becoming more frequent, longer, and stronger are typical signs of true labor.
Step 3: This pattern signifies the cervix is dilating and effacing, indicating labor is likely to begin soon.
Summary:
Choice B is incorrect as feeling less energetic and decrease in Braxton Hicks contractions are not definitive signs of imminent labor.
Choice C is incorrect as frequent urination and back pain are common pregnancy symptoms and not specific to labor onset.
Choice D is incorrect as a decrease in vaginal discharge and loss of mucus plug can happen before labor but not necessarily a clear indication of imminent labor.
Step 2: Contractions becoming more frequent, longer, and stronger are typical signs of true labor.
Step 3: This pattern signifies the cervix is dilating and effacing, indicating labor is likely to begin soon.
Summary:
Choice B is incorrect as feeling less energetic and decrease in Braxton Hicks contractions are not definitive signs of imminent labor.
Choice C is incorrect as frequent urination and back pain are common pregnancy symptoms and not specific to labor onset.
Choice D is incorrect as a decrease in vaginal discharge and loss of mucus plug can happen before labor but not necessarily a clear indication of imminent labor.