12 Questions
What is the most accurate method for determining gestational age prenatally?
Prenatal ultrasound, especially in the first trimester
Which of the following is not a risk factor for abortion or preterm birth?
Maternal youth (under 35 years old)
When should the Ballard score, which assesses physical and neuromuscular maturity, be performed on a newborn?
Within 12 hours for extremely premature infants
What is the approximate accuracy of the Ballard score in assessing gestational age?
Within 2 weeks
Which of the following is not a risk factor for abortion or preterm birth?
Maternal history of previous full-term delivery
Which of the following is not a method for determining gestational age postnatally?
Measurement of fetal weight
What does the term 'gestational age' refer to?
The number of completed weeks from the last menstrual period to delivery
Which of the following is the definition of a live birth?
Complete expulsion or extraction of the fetus from the mother, showing signs of life
What is the definition of fetal death?
Death of the fetus before complete expulsion from the mother, regardless of gestational age
Which of the following is NOT a sign of life in a live birth?
Crying of the newborn
Which of the following conditions is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of fetal death?
Fetal anomalies
What is the primary factor used to determine gestational age?
Last menstrual period
Test your knowledge on the topic outline of the reproductive system, focusing on definitions like gestational age and birth weight, high-risk infant components, newborn prematurity, maternal hypotension, and meconium-stained AF. Prepared by Dr. Kristel Escusa Maquiling for LPUSC-COM Batch 2025.
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