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What is the purpose of assessing the reflexes at the ankle in women with suspected pre-eclampsia?
What is the purpose of assessing the reflexes at the ankle in women with suspected pre-eclampsia?
- To determine if the patient is comfortable and warm
- To check for the presence of facial oedema
- To identify non-dependent oedema
- To assess for pathological signs like clonus (correct)
Why is it important to have a chaperone present during patient examinations?
Why is it important to have a chaperone present during patient examinations?
- To maintain professionalism and patient safety (correct)
- To check the Bishop's score
- To ensure the patient is comfortable and warm
- To identify oedema in term pregnancies
What does the presence of more than three beats of clonus indicate in a pregnant woman?
What does the presence of more than three beats of clonus indicate in a pregnant woman?
- Pathological condition related to hypertension (correct)
- Non-dependent oedema
- A risk of ascending infection
- Normal sign in pregnancy
Why is the full assessment of the Bishop’s score relevant prior to induction of labour?
Why is the full assessment of the Bishop’s score relevant prior to induction of labour?
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