NARM Set 1

Question 1

Lie

Answer 1

The relationship of the long axis of the fetus to the long axis to the uterus

Question 2

What would describe fetal lie?

Answer 2

longitudinal, oblique, or transverse

Question 3

Attitude

Answer 3

The relationship of the fetal head and limbs to the fetal trunk

Question 4

Presentation

Answer 4

The part of the fetus which lies in the lower segment of the uterus

Question 5

Denominator

Answer 5

A fixed point on the presenting part used to describe position

Question 6

Position

Answer 6

The relationship of a denominator to the quadrants of the maternal pelvis EX (LOA)

Question 7

Engagement

Answer 7

The largest diameter of the presenting part has passed through the pelvic brim. Pelvic brim widest from side to side. At the level of the ischial spines 0=engagement

Question 8

Station

Answer 8

prefers to the level of presenting part in relation to the maternal ischial spines, which represent the narrowest diameter through which the fetus must pass

Question 9

+ stations indicate what?

Answer 9

the presenting part of the fetus has descended past the ischial spines

Question 10

Mechanisms of labor

Answer 10

Passive movements of the fetus as it passes through the birth canal, adapting to the shape of the maternal pelvis