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What is the immediate intervention recommended when umbilical cord prolapse is detected?
What is the immediate intervention recommended when umbilical cord prolapse is detected?
- Elevating the mother's legs
- Checking fetal heart tones immediately (correct)
- Administering tocolytics
- Pushing the cord back into the uterus
Which maternal positioning technique is recommended to relieve cord pressure?
Which maternal positioning technique is recommended to relieve cord pressure?
- Turning side to side (correct)
- Staying in a standing position
- Sitting upright
- Lying flat on the back
What fetal distress sign is characterized by severe variable decelerations?
What fetal distress sign is characterized by severe variable decelerations?
- Expiratory grunting
- Tachypnea
- Severe variable decelerations (correct)
- Flaring nares
What is the appropriate action if the cord protrudes outside the vagina?
What is the appropriate action if the cord protrudes outside the vagina?
What maternal position is recommended for managing shoulder dystocia?
What maternal position is recommended for managing shoulder dystocia?
Which intervention is appropriate when placental abnormalities are suspected?
Which intervention is appropriate when placental abnormalities are suspected?
What is a major contributing factor to Cephalopelvic Disproportion?
What is a major contributing factor to Cephalopelvic Disproportion?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Shoulder Dystocia?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Shoulder Dystocia?
What is a potential treatment option for Shoulder Dystocia?
What is a potential treatment option for Shoulder Dystocia?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Umbilical Cord Prolapse?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Umbilical Cord Prolapse?
What is the defining characteristic of a prolapse of the umbilical cord?
What is the defining characteristic of a prolapse of the umbilical cord?
What intervention may be performed in cases of Placental Anomalies to prevent further complications?
What intervention may be performed in cases of Placental Anomalies to prevent further complications?
What is the primary cause of shoulder dystocia during childbirth?
What is the primary cause of shoulder dystocia during childbirth?
What is a common maternal complication associated with shoulder dystocia?
What is a common maternal complication associated with shoulder dystocia?
Which condition is often a consequence of cephalopelvic disproportion?
Which condition is often a consequence of cephalopelvic disproportion?
What is the role of the fetal head engagement in the context of cephalopelvic disproportion?
What is the role of the fetal head engagement in the context of cephalopelvic disproportion?
In which scenario does the possibility of cord prolapse increase significantly during childbirth?
In which scenario does the possibility of cord prolapse increase significantly during childbirth?
Which condition is directly related to a narrowing of the transverse diameter at the outlet (less than 11cm)?
Which condition is directly related to a narrowing of the transverse diameter at the outlet (less than 11cm)?
