Question 31 (part 2) · LEK · Obstetric examination

The second Leopold’s manoeuvre determines:

  1. A. the height of the fundus of uterus
  2. B. the position of the foetus.
  3. C. the presenting part.
  4. D. the insertion of the presenting part to the pelvic inlet.
  5. E. whether the head is above the level of the pubic symphysis
Hint

Each Leopold manoeuvre palpates a different area; in the second, both hands slide along the lateral walls of the uterus.

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