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A woman is admitted to the labor and birthing suite.

Vaginal examination reveals that the presenting part is approximately 2 cm above the ischial spines.

The nurse documents this finding as

-2 station.

0 station.

Crowning.

+2 station.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale:

-2 station means the baby’s head is 2 cm above the ischial spines. This is a possible position during labor.

Choice B rationale:

0 station means the baby’s head is at the level of the ischial spines, which typically indicates the beginning of active labor.

Choice C rationale:

Crowning refers to when the baby’s head is visible at the vaginal opening, which occurs later in labor.

Choice D rationale:

+2 station means the baby’s head is 2 cm below the ischial spines. This typically occurs later in labor.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

This is incorrect. Intercourse is unlikely to cause rupture of membranes.

Choice B rationale:

This is also incorrect. Intercourse is not likely to result in premature labor.

Choice C rationale:

This is correct. It is generally safe to have intercourse during an uneventful pregnancy.

Choice D rationale:

This is also correct. There are other ways to satisfy sexual needs if intercourse is not possible or desired.

A. "My baby's hips are extended, and the knees are flexed.”. B. "My baby's hips are flexed, and the knees are extended.”. C. "My baby's hips and knees are extended.”. D. "My baby's hips and the knees are flexed.”.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

In the frank breech position, the baby’s hips are flexed, and the knees are extended.

Choice B rationale:

This describes a position where the baby’s hips are flexed and the knees are extended, which is not the frank breech position.

Choice C rationale:

This describes a position where both the baby’s hips and knees are extended, which is not the frank breech position.

Choice D rationale:

This describes a position where both the baby’s hips and knees are flexed, which is not the frank breech position.

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A woman is admitted to the labor and birthing suite.

Vaginal examination reveals that the presenting part is approximately 2 cm above the ischial spines.

The nurse documents this finding as