As Relates to Fetal Positioning During Labor,nurses Should Be Aware

question 4

Multiple Choice

As relates to fetal positioning during labor,nurses should be aware that:

• 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:

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach that focuses on exploring unconscious conflicts and desires, often originating from childhood, to alleviate psychological tension and improve emotional well-being.

Sigmund Freud

Originating from Austria, this individual was a neurologist and initiated psychoanalysis, which is a method of healing mental health issues through discussions between a psychoanalyst and the person undergoing treatment.

Karen Horney

A German psychoanalyst known for her theory of neurotic needs and her work on neurosis, particularly the ways in which it pertains to women.

Psychodynamic Theories

Theories proposing that behavior is the result of internal psychological forces that often stem from childhood experiences.