Which of the following factors would lead to an increased risk for a prolapsed cord to occur during an amniotomy?
a. Presenting part engaged
b. Postdated pregnancy
c. Preterm pregnancy
d. Term pregnancy
ANS: C
Prolapsed cord is more likely to occur when the presenting part is not engaged and the pregnancy is preterm because the fetus would be smaller and there would potentially be more amniotic fluid. If the presenting part is engaged and the pregnancy is at term or postdated, it is less likely that a prolapsed cord would occur.
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