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abarnes

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The nurse understands that the main purpose of Ortolani's test is to determine
 
  a. the severity of hip dysplasia
  b. the type of hip dysplasia
  c. if the hip can be dislocated upon manipulation
  d. if one or both hips are dislocated

Question 2

Which description of the four stages of labor is correct for both definition and duration?
 
  a. First stage: onset of regular uterine contractions to full dilation; less than 1 hour to 20 hours
  b. Second stage: full effacement to 4 to 5 cm; visible presenting part; 1 to 2 hours
  c. Third state: active pushing to birth; 20 minutes (multiparous women), 50 minutes (first-timer)
  d. Fourth stage: delivery of the placenta to recovery; 30 minutes to 1 hour



sultansheikh

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Answer to Question 1

D
Ortolani's test is to determine the presence of DDH, including hip dislocation.

Answer to Question 2

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A Full dilation may occur in less than 1 hour, but in first-time pregnancies it can take up to 20 hours.
B The second stage extends from full dilation to birth and takes an average of 20 to 50 minutes, although 2 hours is still considered normal.
C The third stage extends from birth to expulsion of the placenta and usually takes a few minutes.
D The fourth stage begins after expulsion of the placenta and lasts until homeosta-sis is reestablished (about 2 hours).



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