Maternity Nursing Q 68

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The nurse understands that the fetal head is in which of the following positions with a face presentation?

  

     A. Completely flexed

     B. Completely extended

     C. Partially extended

     D. Partially flexed

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Completely extended

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In a face presentation, the fetal head and neck are hyperextended, causing the occiput to come in contact with the upper back of the fetus while lying on a longitudinal axis.

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Option A: With a vertex presentation, the head is completely or partially flexed.

Option C: With a brow (forehead) presentation, the head would be partially extended.

Option D: Partially flexed fetal head is categorized as a sinciput presentation.

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