Delphos St. Johns School

1. Which pelvic shape is most conducive to vaginal labor and birth? a. Android b. Gynecoid c. Platypelloid d. Anthropoid ANS: B The gynecoid pelvis is round and cylinder-shaped, with a wide pubic arch and is considered the most suitable for a vaginal birth. An android pelvis has been described as heart shaped, with more prominent ischial spines and a narrow pubic arch. A vaginal birth will be more difficult, with the need for harder pushing and often some form of instrumentation. The a...

1. The nurse is preparing to perform Leopold’s maneuvers. Please select the rationale for the consistent use of these maneuvers by obstetric providers? a. To determine the status of the membranes b. To determine cervical dilation and effacement c. To determine the best location to assess the fetal heart rate d. To determine whether the fetus is in the posterior position ANS: C Leopold’s maneuvers are often performed before assessing the fetal heart rate (FHR). These maneuvers help id...

St. Francis College Department of Nursing NUR 4440 Critical Care / Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical Spring 2019 (Subject to Revision) Professor: Anne Bove’, MSN, RN, BC, CCRN, ANP Phone: 718-489-5407 Email Address: Office Hours: Mon. 2 pm – 4 pm; Tues. 10 am – 11 am Pre-Requisite: Major status and permission of advisor Co-Requisite: NUR 4440 Credits: 4 credits Course Description This course is given in the final semester of the clinical sequence (graduating seniors) and is a ...