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What can be a common risk factor for umbilical cord prolapse?
What can be a common risk factor for umbilical cord prolapse?
- External cephalic version
- Placenta accreta
- Polyhydramnios (correct)
- Macrosomia
How is cord prolapse traditionally managed to relieve pressure on the cord?
How is cord prolapse traditionally managed to relieve pressure on the cord?
- Manually elevating the fetal head off the cord (correct)
- Applying warm compresses to the mother's abdomen
- Performing a cesarean section immediately
- Administering oxytocin to accelerate labor
Which action should be taken as part of the therapeutic management for a prolapsed cord?
Which action should be taken as part of the therapeutic management for a prolapsed cord?
- Administering oxygen at 10L/min by face mask (correct)
- Increasing the woman's fluid intake
- Placing the woman in a lateral position
- Administering intravenous narcotics for pain relief
What is an appropriate intervention to avoid cord prolapse in cases of premature rupture of membranes?
What is an appropriate intervention to avoid cord prolapse in cases of premature rupture of membranes?
Why is amnioinfusion used in cases of a prolapsed cord?
Why is amnioinfusion used in cases of a prolapsed cord?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication associated with breech presentation?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication associated with breech presentation?
In a breech presentation, the fetal heart sounds are typically heard:
In a breech presentation, the fetal heart sounds are typically heard:
Which of the following is a potential cause of breech presentation?
Which of the following is a potential cause of breech presentation?
Which of the following maneuvers is typically used to assess breech presentation?
Which of the following maneuvers is typically used to assess breech presentation?
In the case of a complete breech presentation that is firmly engaged, which of the following is true?
In the case of a complete breech presentation that is firmly engaged, which of the following is true?
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