10 Questions
What is the definition of preterm birth?
Birth before the end of the 36th week of gestation
What is the purpose of tocolytic agents in preterm labor?
To inhibit contractions
Which of the following is NOT a factor predisposing to preterm labor and birth?
Full-term pregnancy
What is the function of corticosteroids in preterm labor?
To accelerate fetal lung maturation
Which medication may be used as a tocolytic agent?
Magnesium sulfate
What is the common term for premature rupture of membranes?
Water breaking early
What might be the consequence if tocolytic agents fail in preterm labor?
Progression to preterm birth
What type of infection is associated with an increased risk of preterm labor and birth?
Intraamniotic infection
What is an essential element in the assessment for complications in labor and birth?
Fetal and uterine monitoring
What is a potential consequence of hypertonic contractions during labor?
Increased risk of fetal distress
Test your knowledge on maternal and fetal responses to labor, focusing on danger signs and alterations in fetal heart rate. Explore topics like meconium staining, fetal acidosis, blood pressure, inadequate contractions, and fetal heart rate abnormalities.
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