A pregnant woman's amniotic membranes rupture. Prolapsed umbilical cord is suspected. What intervention would be the top priority?
Select one:
Preparing the woman for vaginal birth
Covering the cord in sterile gauze soaked in saline
c Placing the patient on knee-chest position
Preparing the woman for a cesarean birth
Preparing the woman for a cesarean birth
The Correct Answer is C
a. This is not the correct intervention for a prolapsed umbilical cord.
b. This is not the correct intervention for a prolapsed umbilical cord.
c. This is the correct intervention for a prolapsed umbilical cord as it helps relieve pressure on the cord and improve fetal oxygenation.
d. This may be necessary if other interventions are not successful, but it is not the initial priority.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
a. The function of the ductus arteriosus is to bypass the lungs in fetal circulation, allowing oxygenated blood from the placenta to be shunted directly to systemic circulation.
b. Ductus arteriosus does not bypass the brain; it specifically bypasses the lungs.
c. Ductus venosus shunts blood away from the liver, not the ductus arteriosus.
d. Ductus arteriosus shunts blood away from the lungs, not the heart itself.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
a. Darkening of the areola and breast tenderness are common symptoms of early pregnancy but are not associated with Chadwick's sign.
b. Softening of the lower segment of the uterus is associated with Hegar's sign, not Chadwick's sign.
c. Chadwick's sign is the violet or purplish discoloration of the vulva, vagina, and cervix due to increased blood flow during pregnancy.
d. Presence of early fetal movements is not associated with Chadwick's sign.

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