Complications with Passenger: Prolapsed Umbilical Cord

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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?

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?

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?

Ensuring the presenting fetal part is fitted firmly into the cervix Signup and view all the answers

Why is amnioinfusion used in cases of a prolapsed cord?

To supplement amniotic fluid and reduce compression on the cord Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication associated with breech presentation?

Placental abruption Signup and view all the answers

In a breech presentation, the fetal heart sounds are typically heard:

High in the abdomen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of breech presentation?

Hydramnios (excessive amniotic fluid) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following maneuvers is typically used to assess breech presentation?

Leopold maneuvers Signup and view all the answers

In the case of a complete breech presentation that is firmly engaged, which of the following is true?

The fetal gluteal muscles are tightly stretched Signup and view all the answers

Complications with Passenger: Prolapsed Umbilical Cord

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Questions and Answers

What can be a common risk factor for umbilical cord prolapse?

How is cord prolapse traditionally managed to relieve pressure on the cord?

Which action should be taken as part of the therapeutic management for a prolapsed cord?

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?

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication associated with breech presentation?

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 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?

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