Fetal Hypoxia and Cord Prolapse Quiz

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What is the mechanism of action of oxytocin during labor?

Oxytocin decreases uterine contractions by inhibiting calcium signaling in the uterine muscle cells

Oxytocin increases uterine contractions by binding to receptors on the uterine muscle cells (correct)

Oxytocin acts on the fetal brain to stimulate labor

Oxytocin has no effect on uterine contractions during labor

What is the definition of fetal hypoxia?

Decreased blood flow to the fetus

Low level of oxygen in the body tissues (correct)

Excess oxygen in the body tissues

Increased blood flow to the fetus

What is the definition of cord prolapse?

A condition where the umbilical cord coils around the fetal neck

A condition where the umbilical cord is abnormally short

A condition where the umbilical cord slips down in front of the baby after the waters have broken (correct)

A condition where the umbilical cord is compressed during labor

What pharmacological methods can be used to administer oxytocin during labor?

Intravenous infusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk associated with umbilical cord prolapse?

Increased risk of fetal asphyxia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of umbilical cord compression during labor?

Fetal malpresentation or malposition Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which umbilical cord compression can affect the baby?

It cuts off the baby's oxygen supply Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of oxytocin during labor?

It causes uterine contractions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of oxytocin administration during labor?

Uterine hyperstimulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk associated with umbilical cord prolapse?

Potential for umbilical cord compression Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of oxytocin during labor?

It stimulates uterine contractions Signup and view all the answers

Which pharmacological method is commonly used to induce or augment labor with oxytocin?

Intravenous infusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk associated with umbilical cord prolapse?

Fetal hypoxia Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended immediate action if umbilical cord prolapse is detected?

Perform an emergency cesarean section Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of amniotomy (artificial rupture of membranes)?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fetal Complications

Fetal hypoxia is a condition where the fetus experiences a low level of oxygen in its body tissues.

Cord prolapse occurs when the umbilical cord slips down in front of the baby after the waters have broken, which can cut off the baby's oxygen supply.
Umbilical cord compression happens when the umbilical cord is flattened, restricting the baby's oxygen supply.
Umbilical cord prolapse (during amniotomy) is when the umbilical cord drops through the vagina before the baby.

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Test your knowledge on fetal hypoxia and cord prolapse with this quiz. Learn about the risks and symptoms associated with low levels of oxygen in body tissues and umbilical cord prolapse during pregnancy.

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