What is the time interval (in hours) between the Alert Line and Action Line in a Partograph?

Correct option is C

Sol. The Partograph is a tool used in labor monitoring to assess cervical dilation, fetal condition, and maternal progress. The time interval between the Alert Line and Action Line is 4 hours, indicating that if a woman’s labor progress crosses the Alert Line, she should be closely monitored, and if it reaches the Action Line (4 hours later), immediate intervention is required to prevent complications like prolonged labor, fetal distress, or maternal exhaustion.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) 2 hours – Too short for labor monitoring and does not align with WHO guidelines.
· (b) 3 hours – Incorrect. WHO recommends a 4-hour interval before intervention decisions.
· (c) 4 hours – Correct answer. The Alert Line-Action Line interval is 4 hours, as per WHO’s Active Management of Labor guidelines.
· (d) 6 hours – Too long. Delaying action beyond 4 hours can increase the risk of obstructed labor and maternal/fetal complications.