First Aid for Corrections Officers Practice Test

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Which of the following indicates a breech delivery during childbirth?

Top of the head is visible
Shoulders are presenting first
Feet or buttocks are visible first
Head is engaged in the pelvis

The correct answer is: Feet or buttocks are visible first

A breech delivery occurs when the baby is positioned in the uterus in such a way that the feet or buttocks are the presenting parts during childbirth, rather than the head. In a typical vaginal delivery, the head should be the first part to emerge, so the indication that the feet or buttocks are visible first clearly signifies a breech presentation. This type of delivery poses specific challenges and may require special handling or medical intervention to ensure the safety of both the mother and the baby. Understanding the presentation of the baby is crucial for any first responder, especially in a corrections setting where medical assistance might need to be provided quickly and effectively. In contrast, if the top of the head is visible, or if the shoulders or head are engaged in the pelvis, this would indicate a normal vertex or cephalic presentation, not a breech delivery. Hence, these scenarios do not define a breech birth, making them incorrect in this context.