Author Question: The nurse is preparing to perform Leopold's maneuvers. Why are Leopold's maneuvers used by ... (Read 23 times)

krzymel · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is preparing to perform Leopold's maneuvers. Why are Leopold's maneuvers used by practitioners?

a. To determine the status of the membranes
b. To determine cervical dilation and effacement
c. To determine the best location to assess the fetal heart rate
d. To determine whether the fetus is in the posterior position

Question 2

Which are signs and symptoms the nurse should assess in the newborn that can indicate an inborn error of metabolism? (Select all that apply.)

a. Jaundice
b. Strabismus
c. Poor feeding
d. Acrocyanosis
e. Metabolic acidosis

AaaA · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Leopold's maneuvers are often performed before assessing the fetal heart rate (FHR). These maneuvers help identify the best location to obtain the FHR. A Nitrazine or ferning test can be performed to determine the status of the fetal membranes. Dilation and effacement are best determined by vaginal examination. Assessment of fetal position is more accurate with vaginal examination.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, E
Signs of inborn errors of metabolism include jaundice, poor feeding, and metabolic acidosis. Strabismus and acrocyanosis are normal findings in the newborn.