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karateprodigy

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A patient in her second trimester is complaining of spotting. Causes for spotting in the second trimester are diagnosed primarily through the use of:
 
  1. A nonstress test.
  2. A vibroacoustic stimulation test
  3. An ultrasound.
  4. A contraction stress test.

Question 2

A woman has been in labor for 16 hours. Her cervix is dilated to 3 cm and is 80 effaced. The fetal presenting part is not engaged. The nurse would suspect which of the following?
 
  1. Breech malpresentation
  2. Fetal demise
  3. Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)
  4. Abruptio placentae


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bassamabas

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

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Rationale 1: A nonstress test is used to assess the well-being of the fetus.
Rationale 2: A vibroacoustic stimulation test is used to assess the well-being of the fetus.
Rationale 3: Ultrasound is a noninvasive way to identify the location of the placenta.
Rationale 4: A contraction stress test is used to assess the well-being of the fetus.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) prevents the presenting part from becoming engaged.


karateprodigy

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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