A 32-year-old woman presents to the labor and birth suite in active labor.

She is multigravida, relaxed, and talking with her husband.

When examined by the nurse, the fetus is found to be in a cephalic presentation.

His occiput is facing toward the front and slightly to the right of the mother's pelvis, and he is exhibiting a flexed attitude.

How does the nurse document the position of the fetus?.

LOP.

ROA.

LOA.

ROP.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Answer and explanation

Choice A rationale:

LOP (Left Occiput Posterior) would mean the baby’s occiput is towards the mother’s left and facing posteriorly, which is not the case here.

Choice B rationale:

ROA (Right Occiput Anterior) would mean the baby’s occiput is towards the mother’s right and facing anteriorly, which matches the description.

Choice C rationale:

LOA (Left Occiput Anterior) would mean the baby’s occiput is towards the mother’s left and facing anteriorly, which is not the case here.

Choice D rationale:

ROP (Right Occiput Posterior) would mean the baby’s occiput is towards the mother’s right and facing posteriorly, which is not the case here.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

The face as the presenting part is not indicated by LSA. LSA stands for Left Sacrum Anterior, which indicates the baby’s position in the womb.

Choice B rationale:

The shoulder as the presenting part is not indicated by LSA. LSA refers to the baby’s position, not the presenting part.

Choice C rationale:

The occiput as the presenting part is not indicated by LSA. LSA refers to the baby’s position, not the presenting part.

Choice D rationale:

The buttocks as the presenting part is indicated by LSA. LSA (Left Sacrum Anterior) means the baby’s sacrum (buttocks) is presenting, and it is oriented to the mother’s left side and is facing forward (anterior).

A. Fourth. B. First. C. Second. D. Third. E. Third.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

The fourth stage of labor begins after the delivery of the placenta.

Choice B rationale:

The first stage of labor is the longest and involves three phases: early, active, and transition.

Choice C rationale:

The second stage of labor involves pushing and birth of the baby.

Choice D rationale:

The third stage of labor involves the delivery of the placenta.

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