Author Question: The fetus in a breech presentation is often born by cesarean delivery because a. The buttocks are ... (Read 118 times)

audragclark · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The fetus in a breech presentation is often born by cesarean delivery because

a. The buttocks are much larger than the head.
b. Postpartum hemorrhage is more likely if the woman delivers vaginally.
c. Internal rotation cannot occur if the fetus is breech.
d. Compression of the umbilical cord is more likely.

Question 2

What is the main purpose for using a volume-control device, such as a Buretrol or an infusion pump, to administer intravenous fluids to children?

a. To avoid fluid overload
b. To aid in measuring intake
c. To administer antibiotics
d. To ensure adequate intravenous fluid intake

frankwu0507 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
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A The head is the largest part of a fetus.
B There is no relationship between breech presentation and postpartum
hemorrhage.
C Internal rotation can occur with a breech.
D After the fetal legs and trunk emerge from the woman's vagina, the umbilical
cord can be compressed between the maternal pelvis and the fetal head if a delay
occurs in the birth of the head.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A A volume-control device such as a Buretrol or an infusion pump allows the nurse
to set a specific volume of fluid to be given in a specific period of time (usually 1
hour) and decreases the risk of inadvertently administering a large amount of
fluid.
B Although the use of a volume-control device allows for accurate measurement of
intake, the primary purpose for using this equipment is to prevent fluid overload.
C Medications such as antibiotics can be administered with a volume-control
device; however, this equipment is used primarily to minimize the risk of fluid
overload.
D The risk of fluid overload is the primary reason for using a volume-control
device.