Which Statement Related to Fetal Positioning During Labor Is Correct

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement related to fetal positioning during labor is correct and important for the nurse to understand?

• A) Position is a measure of the degree of descent of the presenting part of the fetus through the birth canal.
• B) Birth is imminent when the presenting part is at +4 to +5 cm below the spine.
• C) The largest transverse diameter of the presenting part is the suboccipitobregmatic diameter.
• D) Engagement is the term used to describe the beginning of labor.

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actually applied fixed manufacturing overhead, based on standard costs for a given period.

Fixed Overhead Budget Variance

The difference between actual fixed overhead costs and the budgeted or expected fixed overhead costs.

Volume Variance

A measure of the difference between the budgeted and actual volume of production, impacting costs.

Overhead Variances

The difference between actual overhead costs and the budgeted or standard overhead costs.