What does the Bishop score assess?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The cervical readiness for labour induction
- Step 1: The score evaluates dilatation, effacement, consistency, position and station. Step 2. It predicts the success of induction. Answer: cervical readiness. Why not the others: The other scores measure other things.
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