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What term is used to describe an unstable lie in obstetrics?
What term is used to describe an unstable lie in obstetrics?
- Transverse lie (correct)
- Sunny-side up lie
- Anterior lie
- Posterior lie
Which position is NOT associated with an unstable lie in obstetrics?
Which position is NOT associated with an unstable lie in obstetrics?
- Shoulder presentation
- Vertex (correct)
- Footling breech
- Complete breech
Which fetal presentation may lead to an unstable lie in obstetrics?
Which fetal presentation may lead to an unstable lie in obstetrics?
- Mentum posterior
- Sinciput anterior
- Occiput anterior
- Brow presentation (correct)
In an unstable lie, the long axis of the fetus is perpendicular to the mother's?
In an unstable lie, the long axis of the fetus is perpendicular to the mother's?
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Which type of pelvic abnormalities can contribute to an unstable lie?
Which type of pelvic abnormalities can contribute to an unstable lie?
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Study Notes
Unstable Lie in Obstetrics
- An unstable lie in obstetrics is also referred to as an oblique lie.
- The transverse position is NOT associated with an unstable lie in obstetrics.
- A compound fetal presentation may lead to an unstable lie in obstetrics.
- In an unstable lie, the long axis of the fetus is perpendicular to the mother's long axis.
- Certain types of pelvic abnormalities, such as a platypelloid pelvis or a rachitic pelvis, can contribute to an unstable lie.
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