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Prostaglandins cause
Prostaglandins cause
- placental estrogen production
- softening of the cervix
- uterine contractions (correct)
- antagonize progesterone
Methods of inducing labour include using
Methods of inducing labour include using
- antiprostaglandins
- prostaglandins (correct)
- oxytocin
- corticosteroids
At the start of labour, a full term baby is in
At the start of labour, a full term baby is in
- face presentation
- breech presentation
- vertex presentation (correct)
- transverse presentation
Physical factors for a normal labour include
Physical factors for a normal labour include
Signs of the onset of labour include
Signs of the onset of labour include
The stages of labor include
The stages of labor include
APGAR scores are used to assess
APGAR scores are used to assess
A baby with an APGAR score of 4-6 may require
A baby with an APGAR score of 4-6 may require
The higher the heart rate in an APGAR score, the
The higher the heart rate in an APGAR score, the
The main cause of preterm birth before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy is
The main cause of preterm birth before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy is
Which of the following is the correct definition of 'preterm' delivery?
Which of the following is the correct definition of 'preterm' delivery?
What is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated from?
What is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated from?
What is the range of variability in ultrasound dating at 18 weeks?
What is the range of variability in ultrasound dating at 18 weeks?
Why does the due date matter for prenatal care?
Why does the due date matter for prenatal care?
What percentage of neonatal morbidity and mortality is caused by preterm delivery?
What percentage of neonatal morbidity and mortality is caused by preterm delivery?
What is the correct definition of 'term' delivery?
What is the correct definition of 'term' delivery?
What is the main concern with preterm delivery?
What is the main concern with preterm delivery?
What is the range of variability in ultrasound dating at term?
What is the range of variability in ultrasound dating at term?
What is the correct definition of 'post term' delivery?
What is the correct definition of 'post term' delivery?
Why is it important to interpret antenatal screening for conditions like Down syndrome?
Why is it important to interpret antenatal screening for conditions like Down syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a role of glucocorticoids in foetal development?
Which of the following is NOT a role of glucocorticoids in foetal development?
What is the function of oestrogen in preparing the uterus for labour?
What is the function of oestrogen in preparing the uterus for labour?
At the end of pregnancy, which of the following hormones stimulate the release of placental progesterone, estrogen, prostaglandins, and foetal lung surfactant?
At the end of pregnancy, which of the following hormones stimulate the release of placental progesterone, estrogen, prostaglandins, and foetal lung surfactant?
What is the role of prostaglandins and oxytocin in labour?
What is the role of prostaglandins and oxytocin in labour?
What drives the ripening of the cervix before parturition?
What drives the ripening of the cervix before parturition?
What is the main composition of the cervix?
What is the main composition of the cervix?
What is the role of progesterone during pregnancy?
What is the role of progesterone during pregnancy?
Which hormone does NOT initiate labour in humans?
Which hormone does NOT initiate labour in humans?
What stimulates the production of surfactant in the lungs?
What stimulates the production of surfactant in the lungs?
What is the function of glucocorticoids in foetal organ systems?
What is the function of glucocorticoids in foetal organ systems?
