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LCritchfi

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The perinatal nurse in the birthing unit is aware that according to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), pregnant women should receive care for problems such as:
 
  A) Decreased fetal movement
  B) Rupture of the membranes
  C) Contractions that are 20 minutes apart
  D) A history of recent trauma

Question 2

The perinatal nurse describes different breech positions to the student nurse. The fetal position with extended legs toward the fetal shoulders is best described as a:
 
  A) Frank breech
  B) Footling breech
  C) Complete breech
  D) Incomplete breech


Brummell1998

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

A
Decreased fetal movement
B
Rupture of the membranes
D
A history of recent trauma

Answer to Question 2

A
Frank breech


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