NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Pediatrics and Obstetrics

What is it called when an infant’s head is too big to pass through the maternal pelvis easily?
  1. Primipara
  2. Cephalopelvic disproportion
  3. Decreased Cephalopelvic
  4. Nulligravida
Explanation
Answer - B - Cephalopelvic disproportion is when an infant’s head is too big to pass through the maternal pelvis easily. There may be strong contractions, but generally, labor does not progress. The usual management of this condition is a cesarean section. Administer oxygen, establish IV access, and transport to hospital.
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