Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1083 of 2368

Which fetal position is considered optimal for vaginal delivery?

  1. Right mentum posterior
  2. Left mentum posterior
  3. Mentum transverse
  4. Left occiput anterior
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Correct answer: Left occiput anterior

Occiput anterior positions, with the occiput near the symphysis pubis, are optimal for vaginal delivery.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: Fetal Position. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026