Which clinical finding indicates the use of vacuum extraction as a birth method?
A) Mentum presentation of the fetus
B) Presence of caput succedaneum
C) Maternal exhaustion as a result of ineffective pushing during second stage of labor
D) Physician preference

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Vacuum extraction is used in place of forceps as an assistive method to help with the birth of the fetus. It is not used in nonvertex presentations. Mentum presentation is where the chin is the presenting part. Vacuum extraction should not be used in the presence of caput succedaneum (swelling) or in the presence of excessive molding.

Which Clinical Finding Indicates the Use of Vacuum Extraction as a Birth