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fahad · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse is teaching a group of primigravidas that during delivery, pressure on the fetal skull may produce changes in the shape of the skull. What is the reshaping of the skull called?

a. Pressure response
b. Overlapping
c. Molding
d. Spacing

Question 2

A woman who has just discovered she is pregnant states that the first day of her last menstrual period was July 10. What will be her expected date of birth (EDB)?

a. April 10
b. April 17
c. May 10
d. October 17

Jossy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The reshaping of the skull bones in response to pressure is called molding.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
To determine the EDB (estimated date of birth), the woman should count from the first day of her last menstrual period. Count back 3 months and forward 7 days.