While Awaiting the Health Care Provider's Arrival in a Precipitate

question 31

Multiple Choice

While awaiting the health care provider's arrival in a precipitate birth,which of these actions should the nurse take first?

• A)Hold the fetal head back by telling the mother to keep her legs together.
• B)Dry the baby immediately.
• C)Check for presence of a nuchal cord.
• D)Suction the baby's nose.

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Definitions:

Isokinetic

Referring to muscular action performed with a constant speed of movement, often used in physical therapy and exercise equipment to assess and improve muscle strength.

Anaerobic

Relating to or involving muscular activity that does not require oxygen, often resulting in the production of lactic acid.

Aerobic

Exercise that requires the consumption of oxygen to fuel the body's muscular activity, such as running or swimming, improving cardiovascular health.

Isometric

Pertaining to exercises or contractions where muscle length remains the same while muscle tension increases, often used in fitness and physical therapy.