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newyorker26

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The pinch test is applied to:
 
  1. check the sensitivity of the nipples.
  2. determine whether the nipple is everted or inverted.
  3. calculate the adipose buildup in the abdomen.
  4. see whether the fetus has become inactive.

Question 2

The most prevalent clinical manifestation of abruptio placentae (as opposed to placenta previa) is:
 
  1. bleeding.
  2. intense abdominal pain.
  3. uterine activity.
  4. cramping.



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Answer to Question 1

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1, 3, 4. Incorrect. The pinch test is used to determine whether the nipple is everted or inverted. Nipples must be everted to breastfeed the baby.
2. Correct. The pinch test is used to determine whether the nipple is everted or inverted. Nipples must be everted to breastfeed the baby.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Incorrect. Bleeding may be present in varying degrees for both placental conditions.
2. Correct. Pain is absent with placenta previa and may be agonizing with abruptio placen-tae.
3. Incorrect. There may be uterine activity with both placental conditions.
4. Incorrect. Cramping is a form of uterine activity, which may be present in both placental conditions.





 

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