Labor and delivery - The passenger

Question 1

Relation of long axis of the fetus to that of mother

Answer 1

Fetal lie

Question 2

Type of fetal lie (indicate most common type)

Answer 2

• Longitudinal
  
  • most common
• Transverse
• Oblique

Question 3

Predisposing factors for transverse lie

Answer 3

• Mulitparity
• Placenta previa
• Hydramnios
• Uterine abnormality

Question 4

Presenting part foremost in the birth canal or in closest proximity

Answer 4

Fetal presentation

Question 5

Types of fetal presentation (indicate most common type)

Answer 5

• Cephalic
• Breech
• Shoulder
• Face

Question 6

Most common fetal position

Answer 6

LOT

Question 7

Relationship of an arbitrarily chosen presenting part to the right or left of the maternal birth canal

Answer 7

Fetal position

Question 8

Fetal posture or habitus

Answer 8

Fetal attitude

Question 9

Reference point in fetal position

• Cephalic
• Face
• Breech
• Shoulder

Answer 9

• Cephalic
  
  • Occiput
• Face
  
  • Mentum or chin
• Breech
  
  • Sacrum
• Shoulder
  
  • Acromion, scapula

Question 10

Predisposing factors for face presentation

Answer 10

• Fetal malfortamion
• Cord coil
• High parity