Question
What is the fetal position shown in the diagram relative to the maternal pelvis?
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ROA
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| B. |
ROT
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| C. |
LOA
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| D. |
LOT
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer » A
Explanation
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- In Right Occipitoanterior (ROA)position:
- The fetus is in a longitudinal lie.
- The vertex is the presenting part.
- The occiput points towards the mother’s right anterior pelvis.
- ROA is one of the common normal vertex positions during labor and usually rotates anteriorly to an occipitoanterior position before delivery.
Why Other Options are Incorrect
B. Right Occipitotransverse (ROT)
- The occiput is directed towards the right transverse side of the maternal pelvis.
- The image does not demonstrate a transverse position.
C. Left Occipitoanterior (LOA)
- The occiput is directed towards the left anterior quadrant.
- This does not correspond to the image.
D. Left Occipitotransverse (LOT)
- The occiput is directed towards the left transverse side of the pelvis.
- This is not shown in the diagram.
