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What is the recommended time frame for the patient to be NPO before elective cesarean surgery?
What is the recommended time frame for the patient to be NPO before elective cesarean surgery?
- 2 hours
- 4 hours
- 6 hours (correct)
- 8 hours
What is the preferred anesthesia type for a cesarean section?
What is the preferred anesthesia type for a cesarean section?
- Sedation
- General anesthesia
- Regional anesthesia (correct)
- Local anesthesia
In which scenario is a transverse abdominal incision preferred?
In which scenario is a transverse abdominal incision preferred?
- Repeat cesarean section (correct)
- Routine cesarean delivery
- Emergency cesarean delivery
- Breech presentation
Which of the following is NOT recommended as part of bowel preparation for cesarean delivery?
Which of the following is NOT recommended as part of bowel preparation for cesarean delivery?
Which complication is commonly associated with the use of general anesthesia during cesarean sections?
Which complication is commonly associated with the use of general anesthesia during cesarean sections?
What is a potential risk associated with abnormal placentation during a cesarean section?
What is a potential risk associated with abnormal placentation during a cesarean section?
Which test is indicated prior to conducting an elective cesarean section?
Which test is indicated prior to conducting an elective cesarean section?
What should be avoided in the delivery preparation of a patient at risk for placenta accreta?
What should be avoided in the delivery preparation of a patient at risk for placenta accreta?
What is the primary purpose of verifying prophylactic antibiotics in surgical procedures?
What is the primary purpose of verifying prophylactic antibiotics in surgical procedures?
Which incision is most frequently selected for cesarean sections?
Which incision is most frequently selected for cesarean sections?
What is the importance of instrument, sponge, and needle counts before and after surgery?
What is the importance of instrument, sponge, and needle counts before and after surgery?
In surgical procedures using the Pfannenstiel incision, what anatomical structure is primarily manipulated?
In surgical procedures using the Pfannenstiel incision, what anatomical structure is primarily manipulated?
What technique is primarily used for separating abdominal muscles during a cesarean section?
What technique is primarily used for separating abdominal muscles during a cesarean section?
What is the benefit of delayed cord clamping and cutting after delivery of the fetus?
What is the benefit of delayed cord clamping and cutting after delivery of the fetus?
Which technique involves inserting scissors between peritoneum and myometrium?
Which technique involves inserting scissors between peritoneum and myometrium?
Why is the Pfannenstiel incision often discouraged in certain surgical scenarios?
Why is the Pfannenstiel incision often discouraged in certain surgical scenarios?
What is one potential benefit of immediate IUD insertion after delivery?
What is one potential benefit of immediate IUD insertion after delivery?
What is an appropriate method for hair removal before surgery to reduce SSI risk?
What is an appropriate method for hair removal before surgery to reduce SSI risk?
What should be included when obtaining informed consent for surgery?
What should be included when obtaining informed consent for surgery?
What is the significance of maternal request for cesarean section?
What is the significance of maternal request for cesarean section?
What is the recommended skin incision location for cesarean section?
What is the recommended skin incision location for cesarean section?
Which of the following is a risk associated with surgical procedures?
Which of the following is a risk associated with surgical procedures?
What is a potential outcome of removing hair before surgery?
What is a potential outcome of removing hair before surgery?
What is considered a temporary contraception method mentioned?
What is considered a temporary contraception method mentioned?
What should a clinician do if they refuse to perform a scheduled elective cesarean section?
What should a clinician do if they refuse to perform a scheduled elective cesarean section?
Which incision type is characterized as curvilinear and follows the linea nigra?
Which incision type is characterized as curvilinear and follows the linea nigra?
What is recommended as the antibiotic choice for elective cesarean sections?
What is recommended as the antibiotic choice for elective cesarean sections?
What is the primary characteristic of the Joel-Cohen incision?
What is the primary characteristic of the Joel-Cohen incision?
What should be done if signs of labor occur before the scheduled CS?
What should be done if signs of labor occur before the scheduled CS?
Which incision lies between the Maylard and Pfannenstiel incisions?
Which incision lies between the Maylard and Pfannenstiel incisions?
Why might a clinician consult another doctor regarding a scheduled CS?
Why might a clinician consult another doctor regarding a scheduled CS?
What is a distinguishing feature of the midline vertical incision?
What is a distinguishing feature of the midline vertical incision?
What condition is NOT associated with an increasing risk of cesarean delivery?
What condition is NOT associated with an increasing risk of cesarean delivery?
Which surgical procedure involves delivery after death of the mother or imminent death?
Which surgical procedure involves delivery after death of the mother or imminent death?
Which condition is NOT a reason for performing a perimortem cesarean delivery?
Which condition is NOT a reason for performing a perimortem cesarean delivery?
What factor associated with increased cesarean delivery rates is linked to women having fewer children?
What factor associated with increased cesarean delivery rates is linked to women having fewer children?
Which option is a potential complication following a cesarean section?
Which option is a potential complication following a cesarean section?
Which is a reason why older women may have an increased risk for cesarean delivery?
Which is a reason why older women may have an increased risk for cesarean delivery?
When should antibiotic prophylaxis be administered in relation to cesarean delivery?
When should antibiotic prophylaxis be administered in relation to cesarean delivery?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for increasing cesarean section rates?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for increasing cesarean section rates?
What might be a likely outcome of prior full-thickness myomectomy in the context of delivery?
What might be a likely outcome of prior full-thickness myomectomy in the context of delivery?
Which condition is a contraindication for a vaginal delivery and may lead to cesarean delivery?
Which condition is a contraindication for a vaginal delivery and may lead to cesarean delivery?