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roselinechinyere27m

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Which of these designations accurately describes the fetal position during delivery when its face is directed toward the health care provider's left hand and the mother's sacrum?
 
  a. LOA (left occiput anterior) c. ROA (right occiput anterior)
  b. LOP (left occiput posterior) d. ROP (right occiput posterior)

Question 2

When a fetus presenting as a breech has both legs extended so that the feet are near the face, the nurse would expect to find which type of breech?
 
  a. complete c. frank
  b. footling d. kneeling



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Answer to Question 1

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There are six possible positions for each presenting part. The most common position is LOA, which is safest for the fetus.

Answer to Question 2

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The types of breech presentations are complete, frank, and footling. Frank presentation is when both legs are extended so that the feet are near the face.



roselinechinyere27m

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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