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LCritchfi

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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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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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