Risks and Vertex Malpresentation in Obstetrics
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What is the term used to describe a fetal head presenting at a different angle than expected?

  • Symmetry
  • Asynclitism (correct)
  • Synclitism
  • Dysplasia
  • Which of the following is a risk associated with face presentation during childbirth?

  • Mouth, nose, or chin felt as the presenting part
  • Intrapartum hemorrhage (correct)
  • Engagement apparent on Leopold's maneuver
  • Fracture of the spine
  • When diagnosing shoulder presentation, which method may be used besides ultrasound?

  • Physical examination (correct)
  • Urinalysis
  • Blood tests
  • X-ray imaging
  • What is the management technique recommended if the chin is posterior during internal podalic version?

    <p>Cesarean section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk associated with internal podalic version for shoulder presentation?

    <p>Facial edema and bruising of the infant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During face presentation, what is felt by vaginal examination as the presenting part?

    <p>Chin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common presentation of fetuses before week 38 of pregnancy?

    <p>Breech presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the widest single diameter of the fetus?

    <p>Head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breech presentation type may necessitate a Cesarean Section to reduce risks?

    <p>Complete Breech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management technique involves applying Piper forceps to the fetal head to prevent neck damage?

    <p>External Cephalic Version</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of External Cephalic Version during pregnancy?

    <p>Manipulate the fetus to a vertex presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to meconium staining, although it is not considered a sign of fetal distress?

    <p>Pressure on the buttocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common factor leading to the recommendation of a Cesarean Section for a mature fetus?

    <p>Horizontal position of the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a sign of fetal distress?

    <p>Increased variability in fetal heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can maternal late deceleration during labor be managed?

    <p>Repositioning the mother on her left side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk associated with compound presentation during childbirth?

    <p>Increased likelihood of prolapsed cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is essential in determining the method of delivery during compound presentation?

    <p>Size of the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of assessing umbilical cord and maternal responses to labor in cases of fetal distress?

    <p>To evaluate potential umbilical cord compression</p> Signup and view all the answers

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