Childbirth and Postpartum Quiz

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Prostaglandins cause

placental estrogen production

softening of the cervix

uterine contractions (correct)

antagonize progesterone

Methods of inducing labour include using

antiprostaglandins

prostaglandins (correct)

oxytocin

corticosteroids

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

all of the above Signup and view all the answers

Signs of the onset of labour include

all of the above Signup and view all the answers

The stages of labor include

pre-labor, stage 1, stage 2, stage 3 Signup and view all the answers

APGAR scores are used to assess

the baby's adaptation and response to resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

A baby with an APGAR score of 4-6 may require

assistance with breathing Signup and view all the answers

The higher the heart rate in an APGAR score, the

better the baby's overall health Signup and view all the answers

The main cause of preterm birth before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy is

uterine over-distension Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct definition of 'preterm' delivery?

Less than 37 completed weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated from?

Last menstrual period (LMP) Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of variability in ultrasound dating at 18 weeks?

+/- 7-10 days Signup and view all the answers

Why does the due date matter for prenatal care?

Guides gestational age-appropriate care Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of neonatal morbidity and mortality is caused by preterm delivery?

70% Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct definition of 'term' delivery?

37 to 42 completed weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern with preterm delivery?

Neonatal morbidity and mortality Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of variability in ultrasound dating at term?

+/- 3 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct definition of 'post term' delivery?

More than 42 completed weeks Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to interpret antenatal screening for conditions like Down syndrome?

To identify genetic abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a role of glucocorticoids in foetal development?

Initiating labour in humans Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of oestrogen in preparing the uterus for labour?

Causing changes in uterine muscle such as gap junctions and ion channels Signup and view all the answers

At the end of pregnancy, which of the following hormones stimulate the release of placental progesterone, estrogen, prostaglandins, and foetal lung surfactant?

Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of prostaglandins and oxytocin in labour?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What drives the ripening of the cervix before parturition?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main composition of the cervix?

Connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of progesterone during pregnancy?

Maintaining pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone does NOT initiate labour in humans?

Progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What stimulates the production of surfactant in the lungs?

Rising foetal corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of glucocorticoids in foetal organ systems?

Promoting functional maturation Signup and view all the answers