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Diane

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Vaginal examination reveals the presenting part is the infant's head, which is well flexed on the chest. What is this presentation?
 
  a. Vertex
  b. Military
  c. Brow
  d. Face

Question 2

Why is the relaxation phase between contractions important?
 
  a. The laboring woman needs to rest.
  b. The uterine muscles fatigue without relaxation.
  c. The contractions can interfere with fetal oxygenation.
  d. The infant progresses toward delivery at these times.


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spencer.martell

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
In the vertex presentation, the fetal head is the presenting part. The head is fully flexed on the chest.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Blood flow from the mother into the placenta gradually decreases during contractions. During the interval between contractions, the placenta refills with oxygenated blood for the fetus.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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