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Zoey63294

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on: Jun 27, 2018
During delivery, when the fetal scalp is visible at the vaginal introitus, this is called ________.
 
  A) effacement
  B) ripening
  C) crowning
  D) dilation

Question 2

An abdominocentesis can be done for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ________.
 
  A) to remove a portion of diseased intestine
  B) to look for blood after an abdominal trauma
  C) to look for cancer cells in the peritoneal fluid
  D) to relieve the pressure from ascites


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Effacement involves the cervix, not the fetal scalp.
B) Ripening involves the cervix, not the fetal scalp.
C) Correct Crowning is when the fetal scalp (the crown of the head) is at the vaginal introitus.
D) Dilation involves the cervix, not the fetal scalp.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) It can be done for this reason.
C) It can be done for this reason.
D) It can be done for this reason.


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