Author Question: When assisting with delivery, you see the vaginal area bulging and the infant's scalp visible at the ... (Read 38 times)

bobbysung · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

When assisting with delivery, you see the vaginal area bulging and the infant's scalp visible at the vaginal opening. You should:

A) attempt to suction the mouth and nose before the head is delivered.
B) place several pillows under the mother's hips.
C) insert your fingers on either side of the infant's head and pull gently.
D) place the palm of your hand gently over the infant's head.

Question 2

Care for an evisceration includes:

A) irrigating the wound with warm saline.
B) covering the wound with a moist, sterile dressing.
C) placing a bulky dressing on the wound.
D) putting hot packs on the dressing to prevent heat loss.