Question

Which patient is most likely to deliver her baby on the scene? a. 27-year-old, weak urge to push, contractions are three minutes apart and lasting 30 seconds b. 29-year-old, crowning visible, contractions two minutes apart and lasting 60 seconds c. 22-year-old, recent bloody show, contractions five minutes apart and lasting 30 seconds d. 30-year-old, water broke, contractions four minutes apart and lasting 45 seconds

Answer 1

The patient who is most likely to deliver her baby on the scene is:

Explanation

b. 29-year-old, crowning visible, contractions two minutes apart and lasting 60 seconds.

The visible crowning indicates that the baby's head is already descending through the birth canal, which suggests that delivery is imminent. The frequency and duration of contractions in this scenario also indicate active labor. In this case, there may not be enough time to safely transport the patient to a hospital or birthing center, so delivery on the scene is more likely.