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What defines the term 'viability' in the context of pregnancy?

  • The reasonable chance of the fetus to survive outside the uterus, usually at the end of 12 weeks of gestation
  • The ability of the fetus to survive outside the uterus, usually at the end of 20 weeks of gestation
  • The reasonable chance of the fetus to survive outside the uterus, usually at the end of 28 weeks of gestation (correct)
  • The ability of the fetus to survive outside the uterus, usually at the end of 36 weeks of gestation

What is fetal lie in the context of pregnancy?

  • The relationship between the long axis of the fetus with respect to the long axis of the mother (correct)
  • The relationship of the fetal parts to one another
  • The stage of pregnancy at which the fetus gains the ability to survive outside the uterus
  • The position of the fetus in the pelvis with respect to the four quadrants of the maternal pelvis

What does fetal attitude refer to in the context of pregnancy?

  • The relationship of the fetal parts to one another (e.g. the head and extremities flexed against the body) (correct)
  • The stage of pregnancy at which the fetus gains the ability to survive outside the uterus
  • The position of the fetus in the pelvis with respect to the four quadrants of the maternal pelvis
  • The ability of the fetus to survive outside the uterus, usually at the end of 28 weeks of gestation

What is fetal position in the context of pregnancy?

<p>The relationship of the fetal parts that presents in the pelvis to the four quadrants of the maternal pelvis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the onset of labor in pregnancy?

<p>Onset of regular painful contractions with progressive cervical effacement and dilatation of the cervix accompanied by descent of the presenting part (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Pregnancy Terminology

  • Viability refers to the point at which a fetus is able to survive outside the womb, typically around 24 weeks of gestation.
  • Fetal lie refers to the orientation of the fetus within the uterus, which can be longitudinal, transverse, or oblique.
  • Fetal attitude refers to the posture of the fetus, such as flexion or extension, which can affect its movement and positioning within the womb.
  • Fetal position refers to the location of the fetus's body parts in relation to the mother's body, such as the head being down or up.
  • Onset of labor is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as regular, painful contractions that occur at least every 5 minutes, with a cervical dilation of at least 4 cm.

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