Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
During CPR on a pregnant woman.What is the correct method for displacing the gravid uterus?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Tilt the woman's pelvis to the left to relieve pressure on the inferior vena cava. This is the correct method to displace the gravid uterus during CPR on a pregnant woman. By tilting the pelvis to the left, you can prevent compression of the inferior vena cava by the uterus, ensuring adequate blood flow back to the heart and thus maintaining cardiac output. This position helps prevent supine hypotensive syndrome and maximizes oxygen delivery to both the mother and the fetus. Applying pressure on the abdomen (choice B) can actually worsen the situation by further compressing the uterus and vena cava. No displacement (choice A) can lead to decreased venous return and cardiac output. Applying direct pressure on the gravid uterus (choice D) is not recommended as it can cause harm to the fetus.