During a vaginal examination, the fetal skull bones overlap and cannot be separated with gentle pressure. What does this finding suggest?
Correct answer: A. Marked molding and possible difficulty with descent
- A. Marked molding and possible difficulty with descent
- B. Normal mild molding during early labour
- C. Caput succedaneum caused by scalp edema
- D. Complete cervical dilatation with imminent birth
Explanation
Severe molding occurs when the skull bones overlap firmly and do not separate easily. It may indicate cephalopelvic disproportion or obstructed labour, whereas mild molding is usually flexible and less concerning.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Normal Labour and Delivery
Normal labour covers the onset and stages of labour, cervical effacement and dilatation, fetal lie and presentation, the cardinal movements, and maternal and fetal monitoring. It includes partograph use, pain relief, normal vaginal birth, active management of the third stage, placental assessment and immediate care after delivery.
Practise Normal Labour and Delivery
50 free Normal Labour and Delivery MCQs from Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing questions like this
Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing is on 9 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Normal Labour and Delivery questions
A woman is fully dilated and the fetal head is descending with each contraction. Which instruction is most appropriate?
A woman in labour has thick green liquor after rupture of the membranes. What should the nurse do?
What information is recorded in the uterine contraction section of a partograph?
During a vaginal examination, the fetal face and chin are felt as the presenting parts. Which presentation is present?
A woman in labour becomes dizzy while lying flat on her back, and her blood pressure falls. Which nursing action is appropriate first?
After a normal vaginal birth, which action helps prevent heat loss in a stable newborn?