Question

The intrauterine pressure can reach values of _______ or more during the expulsion period.

(a) 150 mmHg

(b) 200 mmHg

(c) 220 mmHg

(d) 250 mmHg

The question was asked in an online interview.

My question is from Data Compression Techniques in section Arrhythmia and Ambulatory Monitoring Instruments of Biomedical Instrumentation

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) 150 mmHg

For explanation I would say: During labour, the uterus muscle starts contraction of increasing intensity in a bid to expel out the child. The intrauterine pressure can reach values of 150 mmHg or more during the expulsion period. However, a normal patient in spontaneous active labour will demonstrate uterine contractions occurring at intervals of three to five minutes, with a duration of 30 to 70 s and a peak intensity of 50 to 75 mmHg.