Vaginal examination

Question 1

Vaginal PE

What are the components in a VE?

(8)

Answer 1

Inspection of VV
Presenting part
Cervical dialtation
Cervical effacement
Cervix consitency
Station
Position
Amniotic membranes
Liquor color

Question 2

Vaginal PE

Define station.

Answer 2

Relationship of lowest part of fetal presenting part to tbe ischial spine.

Question 3

VE

When is a VE indicated?

(5)

Answer 3

• On admission
• 4-Hr intervals (1st stage)
• Prior to analgesia/anesthesia
• When urge to push (is it 10cm?)
• If FHR abnormailities (cord prolapse? uterine rupture?)