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Follow – up

Scenario VI:

Mr. Sameha is 37 years old. She is 38weeks of gestation. She came

with Intact membrane. Dr examined her vaginally found pulsation

at cervix and sudden passage of the liquor from the vagina

Question 1 to 6 are based on the previous scenario:

1. When the umbilical cord lies in front of the presenting part

and the membranes are intact, it is known as which of the

following?

a. Cord prolapse

b. Cord presentation

c. Cord pulsation

d. Cord delivery

2.When the umbilical cord lies in front of the presenting part

and the membranes are ruptured, it is known as which of the

following?

a. Cord prolapse

b. Cord presentation

c. Cord pulsation

d. Cord delivery

3. A pregnant woman's amniotic membranes rupture. Prolapsed

umbilical cord is suspected. What intervention would be the top

priority?

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