MATERNAL CHILD NURSING CARE IN CANADA, FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+

What do you determine "station", using the relationship of the presenting fetal part to the maternal ischial spines? - ANSWER Station is measured in centimeters above or below the ischial spines. Above spines is (-), level of spines is 0 (engagement) and below spines is (+). At what station is birth imminent? - ANSWER +4 to +5 station How do you describe fetal position using a three letter abbreviation? - ANSWER Fetal position using a three letter abbreivation describes the relationship of the presenting part to the four quadrants of the maternal pelvis. - First letter: R or L (right or left) - Second letter: Specific presenting part (O for occiput, S for sacrum, M for mentum [chin], and Sc for scapula) - Third letter: Location of presenting part in pelvis (A: anterior, P: posterior or T: transverse) What is general flexion of the fetus? - ANSWER Rounded back, chin flexed on chests, thighs flexed on abdomen, legs flexed at knees, arms crossed over thorax, umbilical cord lying between arms and legs