Using Leopold maneuvers to assess fetal position, the nurse finds ...

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Using Leopold maneuvers to assess fetal position, the nurse finds a soft rounded prominence at the level of the fundus, a hard round prominence just above the symphysis pubis, and nodulations on the left side of the uterus.
 
  How should the nurse document the fetal position?
  a.
  Right occiput anterior (ROA), vertex
  b.
  Left occiput anterior (LOA), vertex
  c.
  Right occiput transverse (ROT), breech
  d.
  Left occiput anterior (LOA), breech

Question 2

What is the cause of frequent urination in early pregnancy?
 
  a. Increased fluid intake
  b. The fetus's kidneys functioning
  c. Retention of fluid
  d. Increased circulating volume

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Fetal position can be determined by the Leopold maneuver, which defines the relationship of the presenting part to the maternal pelvis quadrant. A soft rounded prominence at the level of the fundus, a hard round prominence just above the symphysis pubis, and nodulations on the left side of the uterus indicate a right occiput anterior (ROA), vertex positioning.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Early in pregnancy, the increase in circulating volume and the enlarging uterus placing pressure on the bladder cause urinary frequency.