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Midwifery Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The MOST common type of breech presentation is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Frank breech presentation. This is because the frank breech presentation is the most common type of breech presentation, accounting for about 50-70% of all breech births. In a frank breech presentation, the baby's buttocks are presenting first with the legs extended up towards the head. This position is considered the most favorable for a vaginal delivery compared to the other types of breech presentations. Summary of incorrect choices: B: Complete breech presentation - This type of breech presentation occurs when the baby's buttocks are presenting first with the knees bent and the feet near the buttocks. It is less common than the frank breech presentation. C: Incomplete breech presentation - In this type, one or both of the baby's legs are presenting first instead of the buttocks. It is less common than the frank breech presentation. D: Footling breech presentation - This type occurs when one or both of the baby's feet
Question 2 of 5
Delivery of the head in a complete breech presentation is usually accomplished through
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Mauriceau-Smellie-Veit. This method involves flexing the hips, extending the thighs, and applying suprapubic pressure to deliver the head in a complete breech presentation. This technique helps to avoid hyperextension of the neck and potential spinal cord injury. The Lovset maneuver (A) is used for delivering the arms in a breech presentation. The Burns Marshall method (C) involves performing an episiotomy and delivering the baby by flexion and traction on the legs. Gentle traction of the neck (D) is not recommended as it can cause spinal cord injury. Mauriceau-Smellie-Veit is the preferred method for safe delivery of the head in a complete breech presentation.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following is involved in the management of cord prolapse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Placing client on Trendelenburg position. This helps prevent compression of the cord by moving the presenting part off the cord. Placing the client on all fours (choice A) may worsen cord compression. Application of fundal pressure (choice B) is contraindicated as it can further compress the cord. Labor augmentation with oxytocin (choice D) is not indicated in cord prolapse management as it does not address the immediate risk to the fetus. Trendelenburg position is the recommended intervention to alleviate cord compression and improve fetal oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
Delivery of the head in a breech presentation is usually accomplished through
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Mauriceau-Smellie-Veit maneuver is the correct answer for delivering the head in a breech presentation. This maneuver involves applying pressure to the fetal head with the fingers in the mouth to flex the head, guiding it through the pelvis. This technique helps prevent hyperextension of the head and facilitates a safe delivery. The Lovset maneuver involves rotating the fetus to disengage the impacted shoulder, not for delivering the head. The Burns Marshall Method is used for delivering the aftercoming head in a breech presentation. The Reverse woodscrew maneuver is a technique to disimpact a shoulder dystocia, not for delivering the head in a breech presentation.
Question 5 of 5
The most severe type of urinary tract trauma is that which presents with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Fistula formation. Fistula formation is the most severe type of urinary tract trauma as it involves an abnormal connection between the urinary tract and another organ or the skin. This condition can lead to severe complications such as recurrent infections, incontinence, and even sepsis. Retention of urine (A) is a symptom of urinary tract obstruction, not necessarily the most severe type of trauma. Stress incontinence (B) is a common condition but is not indicative of severe trauma. Scalding sensation (C) can be a symptom of a urinary tract infection but does not necessarily indicate severe trauma like fistula formation.