Maternal and Fetal Responses to Labor Quiz
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What is the definition of preterm birth?

  • Birth at exactly 37 weeks of gestation
  • Birth before the end of the 36th week of gestation (correct)
  • Birth after the 40th week of gestation
  • Birth between 37 and 40 weeks of gestation
  • What is the purpose of tocolytic agents in preterm labor?

  • To inhibit contractions (correct)
  • To induce contractions
  • To prevent PROM
  • To accelerate fetal lung maturation
  • Which of the following is NOT a factor predisposing to preterm labor and birth?

  • History of preterm birth
  • Bacterial vaginosis
  • Full-term pregnancy (correct)
  • Intraamniotic infection
  • What is the function of corticosteroids in preterm labor?

    <p>To accelerate fetal lung maturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication may be used as a tocolytic agent?

    <p>Magnesium sulfate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common term for premature rupture of membranes?

    <p>Water breaking early</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be the consequence if tocolytic agents fail in preterm labor?

    <p>Progression to preterm birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of infection is associated with an increased risk of preterm labor and birth?

    <p>Intraamniotic infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential element in the assessment for complications in labor and birth?

    <p>Fetal and uterine monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of hypertonic contractions during labor?

    <p>Increased risk of fetal distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

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