Author Question: A woman laboring with a fetus in a breech position spontaneously ruptures her membranes. What action ... (Read 47 times)

jasdeep_brar · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A woman laboring with a fetus in a breech position spontaneously ruptures her membranes. What action should the nurse take first?

a. Check the fetal heart rate.
b. Note the color of the amniotic fluid.
c. Check for a prolapsed cord.
d. Take maternal vital signs.

Question 2

The ability of the fetus to survive outside the uterus is called ___________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

nickk12214 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
A prolapsing of the cord is a common breech presentation complication that can be facilitated by rupture of the membranes. While checking the fetal heart rate, noting the color of amniotic fluid and taking maternal vital signs are appropriate actions, in a breech presentation the priority is checking for the prolapsed cord.

Answer to Question 2

viability
In the past, the earliest age at which fetal survival could be expected was 28 weeks after
conception. With modern technology and advancements in maternal and neonatal care,
viability is now possible at 20 weeks after conception (22 weeks after last menstrual period
LMP, fetal weight of 500 g or more).