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Question 1 of 5

A fetus is in the occiput anterior position. During the cardinal movement of extension, which events are occurring? Select all that apply.

A. The fetal head lines up with the pelvic outlet.
B. The occiput passes under the symphysis pubis.
C. The fetal head is engaged.
D. The head is delivered.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The fetal head lines up with the pelvic outlet.

Question 2 of 5

A laboring patient asks the nurse how she will know that the contraction is at its peak. The nurse explains that the contraction peaks during which stage of measurement?

A. The acme
B. The interval
C. The increment
D. The decrement

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The interval

Question 3 of 5

A woman presents to labor and delivery at 37 weeks plus 6 days gestation with complaints of constant abdominal pain and dark red bleeding that started 30 minutes ago. Upon examination, the woman’s abdomen is consistently rigid and tender. Fetal heart tones are noted to be in the 70s. Which are these findings are associated with?

A. Placental abruption
B. Placental accreta
C. Placenta previa
D. Placenta succenturiata

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Placental abruption

Question 4 of 5

How does becoming a parent cause the birthing person to feel?

A. overwhelming feelings of joy or a sense of euphoria
B. a wide variety of emotions specific to each person's experience
C. overwhelming fear or sadness at the loss of their previous life
D. exhausted with little interest the newborn

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: a wide variety of emotions specific to each person's experience

Question 5 of 5

Cephalohematoma occurring from an operative vaginal delivery increased a newborn’s risk of developing which of the following complications?

A. Bulging fontanels
B. Developmental delays
C. Jaundice
D. Macrocephaly

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Jaundice

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