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karateprodigy

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Concerning factors in how the fetus moves through the birth canal, nurses should be aware that:
 
  1. the fetal attitude describes the angle at which the fetus exits the uterus.
  2. of the two primary fetal lies, the horizontal is where the long axis of the fetus is parallel with the long axis of the mother.
  3. the normal attitude of the fetus is termed general flexion.
  4. the transverse lie is preferred for vaginal birth.

Question 2

Which of the following presentations is described accurately in terms of both presenting part and frequency of occurrence?
 
  1. Cephalic: occiput; at least 95
  2. Breech: sacrum; 10 to 15
  3. Shoulder: scapula; 10 to 15
  4. Cephalic: cranial; 80 to 85



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Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. The fetal attitude is the relation of fetal body parts to each other. The normal attitude is termed general flexion.
2. Incorrect. The horizontal lie is perpendicular to the mother; the longitudinal or vertical lie describes the fetal long axis and mother's long axis as being parallel.
3. Correct. The normal attitude of the fetus is general flexion.
4. Incorrect. Vaginal birth cannot occur when the fetus stays in a transverse lie.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Correct. In cephalic presentations (head first) the presenting part is the occiput, occurring in 96 of births.
2. Incorrect. In breech birth the sacrum is out first, representing about 3 of births.
3. Incorrect. In shoulder presentations the scapula is out first; they occur only in 1 of births.
4. Incorrect. In cephalic the part of the head or cranium that is out first is the occiput. These presentations occur in 96 of births.





 

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