When Assisting with a Vacuum-Assisted Vaginal Delivery, the Nurse Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

When assisting with a vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery, the nurse is aware that adherence to which guidelines for the vacuum device will minimize the nurse's liability in vacuum-assisted vaginal births? Select all that apply.

• A)Pump up the vacuum manually to the pressure indicated on the pump.
• B)Recognize that cup detachment (pop off) is a warning sign.
• C)Understand that pressure should be released between contractions.
• D)The procedure is timed from insertion of the cup into the vagina until the birth.
• E)The cup should not be on the fetal head for longer than 5 to 10 minutes.

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