24/08/2026
Can you correctly interpret this partograph cervical dilatation curve? 👀
The graph shows cervical dilatation progressing from 4 cm to 10 cm over 6 hours.
🔍 Question: What does the cervical dilatation curve indicate?
A. Normal progress of labour
B. Cervical dilatation has crossed the action line
C. Arrest of descent
D. Fetal distress
✅ ANSWER: A. Normal progress of labour
Why?
The cervical dilatation progresses at approximately 1 cm/hour, which follows the traditional WHO partograph's alert-line benchmark. The action line is positioned 4 hours to the right of the alert line in the traditional WHO partograph. �
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⚠️ Exam Note: This interpretation applies to the traditional WHO partograph used in many nursing/medical exam questions. Current WHO guidance has moved away from using the 1-cm/hour rule alone as a trigger for intervention because normal labour progression varies considerably between women. �
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📚 High-Yield OBG Topic:
Partograph • Cervical Dilatation • Alert Line • Action Line • Labour Progress • Obstetric Nursing
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