VARNEYS MIDWIFERY 6TH EDITION KING
TEST BANK EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS 2026 GRADED A+
⩥ Cardinal movement: Descent. Answer: -Occurs throughout labor and
occurs simultaneously with the other cardinal movements
-result of contractions and maternal pushing efforts during 2nd stage.
⩥ Cardinal movement: Flexion. Answer: -Occurs when fetal head meets
resistance
-allows for smaller diameter to present through the mid-pelvis
-chin to chest
⩥ Cardinal movement: Internal Rotation. Answer: -Vertex aligns in OA
or OP position
⩥ Cardinal movement: Extension. Answer: -Vertex emerges over
perineum and under pubis
-Crowning= +5 station
-OP= combination fo flexion/extension
⩥ Cardinal movement: Restitution. Answer: Head/neck rotates 45-
degrees to be at right angle with shoulders
TEST BANK EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS 2026 GRADED A+
⩥ Cardinal movement: Descent. Answer: -Occurs throughout labor and
occurs simultaneously with the other cardinal movements
-result of contractions and maternal pushing efforts during 2nd stage.
⩥ Cardinal movement: Flexion. Answer: -Occurs when fetal head meets
resistance
-allows for smaller diameter to present through the mid-pelvis
-chin to chest
⩥ Cardinal movement: Internal Rotation. Answer: -Vertex aligns in OA
or OP position
⩥ Cardinal movement: Extension. Answer: -Vertex emerges over
perineum and under pubis
-Crowning= +5 station
-OP= combination fo flexion/extension
⩥ Cardinal movement: Restitution. Answer: Head/neck rotates 45-
degrees to be at right angle with shoulders
