Question

Mrs. Atkins is 40 weeks' pregnant by ultrasound, and the induction of labor is being discussed by Mrs. Atkins and her birth attendant. The birth attendant tells Mrs. Atkins, "I am going to do a pelvic exam so that I can assess your readiness for labor. I will obtain what is known as a Bishop Score, and it will tell me how ready you are to go into labor." What Bishop Score would indicate a favorable response to oxytocin-induced labor?

Answer 1

8 or above

Step-by-step explanation:

The Bishop Score is a scale that assesses whether the conditions for delivery are met, ie whether the cervix is ready for a normal delivery or not. The result is calculated on the basis of the following indicators: cervical dilatation (cm), its erasure, its consistency, its position and height of its presentation (cm). When the result is 8, or above 8, it can be confirmed that labor conditions are favorable for oxytocin-induced labor.