True/False MCQ · Malpresentation and Malposition
Regarding breech presentation, which of the following statements are TRUE?
- AThe footling breech is the commonest type
- BThe extended (frank) breech is the commonest type
- CIt occurs in about 30% of term pregnancies
- DIt occurs in about 3-4% of term pregnancies
- EIt is more common in preterm pregnancies
Show answers and explanation
- A. False: The footling breech is not the commonest; the extended (frank) breech is.
- B. True
- C. False: It occurs in about 3-4%, not 30%, at term.
- D. True
- E. True
Breech presentation
- 3-4% at term; extended (frank) commonest (~70%); more common preterm.
Why A is false
The footling breech is not the commonest; the extended (frank) breech is.
Why B is true
The extended (frank) breech is commonest.
Why C is false
It occurs in about 3-4%, not 30%, at term.
Why D is true
It occurs in about 3-4% at term.
Why E is true
It is more common preterm.
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