Which scoring system is used to evaluate cervical readiness for labor induction?

• A. APGAR score
• B. Bishop score
• C. Friedman score
• D. GTPAL system

Answer: (B)

Assessing how prepared the cervix is for induction relies on a tool that rates cervical ripeness across several factors. The Bishop score does this by evaluating five aspects: dilation, effacement, fetal station, cervical consistency, and cervical position. Each aspect receives a score, and the total ranges up to 13. A higher total indicates a ripe, favorable cervix and suggests a higher likelihood that induction will succeed without additional cervical ripening. A lower score points to an unfavorable cervix, signaling that ripening before or during induction may be needed to improve chances of a successful vaginal delivery.

Other options don’t measure cervical readiness. APGAR score assesses the newborn’s condition after birth. Friedman score describes labor progress and rate of dilation during active labor, not the cervix’s readiness for induction. GTPAL records a woman’s obstetric history.