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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?

To accelerate fetal lung maturation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which medication may be used as a tocolytic agent?

Magnesium sulfate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common term for premature rupture of membranes?

Water breaking early (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Progression to preterm birth (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Intraamniotic infection (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Fetal and uterine monitoring (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of hypertonic contractions during labor?

Increased risk of fetal distress (D) Signup and view all the answers