With Regard to Factors That Affect How the Fetus Moves

question 20

Multiple Choice

With regard to factors that affect how the fetus moves through the birth canal,nurses should be aware that:

• A) the fetal attitude describes the angle at which the fetus exits the uterus.
• B) of the two primary fetal lies, the horizontal lie is that in which the long axis of the fetus is parallel to the long axis of the mother.
• C) the normal attitude of the fetus is called general flexion.
• D) the transverse lie is preferred for vaginal birth.

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