Rnsg 1300test 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse explains to the patient that the obstetric conjugate measurement is important because: 1. This measurement determines the tilt of the pelvis. 2. This measurement determines the shape of the inlet. 3. The fetus passes under it during birth. 4. The size of this diameter determines whether the fetus can move down into the birth canal so that engagement can occur. Correct Answer: 4 Rationale 1: A change in the lumbar curve can increase or decrease the tilt of the pelvis. Rationale 2...

The nurse explains to the patient that the obstetric conjugate measurement is important because: 1. This measurement determines the tilt of the pelvis. 2. This measurement determines the shape of the inlet. 3. The fetus passes under it during birth. 4. The size of this diameter determines whether the fetus can move down into the birth canal so that engagement can occur. Correct Answer: 4 Rationale 1: A change in the lumbar curve can increase or decrease the tilt of the pelvis. Rationale 2...

Question 1 The nurse explains to the patient that the obstetric conjugate measurement is important because: 1. This measurement determines the tilt of the pelvis. 2. This measurement determines the shape of the inlet. 3. The fetus passes under it during birth. 4. The size of this diameter determines whether the fetus can move down into the birth canal so that engagement can occur. Correct Answer: 4 Rationale 1: A change in the lumbar curve can increase or decrease the tilt of the pelvis. Rationa...