Postpartum Exam questions and answers Graded
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What is the optimal fetal presentation for uncomplicated labor? - Cephalic
(head first)
What fetal position is best for labor? - Occiput Anterior (OA)
What fetal lie is optimal for labor? - Longitudinal lie
What fetal attitude is best for delivery? - Vertex (chin tucked to chest)
Why is cephalic presentation the best option for labor? - It helps dilate the
cervix safely.
What physiological changes occur in the mother during labor? - Increased
blood volume, heart rate, oxygen needs, slower GI emptying, incontinence, and
hormonal shifts.
How can a nurse support a mother during labor? - Monitor vital signs,
promote oxygenation, reduce aspiration risk, encourage hydration, and provide
reassurance.
What are key assessments during the first stage of labor? - Maternal vital
signs, labor progress, fetal heart rate monitoring, and labs as ordered.