Obstetrics Exam
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Which of the following guiding principles of family planning has the description, 'the couple should be informed fully on the different family planning methods and they will have to decide and choose the methods based on their decision?'

  • Responsible parenthood
  • Birth spacing
  • Respect for life
  • Informed choice (correct)
  • What is the best contraceptive method for a woman with diabetes mellitus and hypertension?

  • Vaginal ring
  • Combined oral contraceptive pill
  • Transdermal patch
  • Progestin only Pill (POP) (correct)
  • How is the long acting contraceptive Norplant implant placed on the woman?

  • Inserted intradermally in the deltoid area.
  • Inserted subcutaneously in the inner aspect of the thigh.
  • Inserted intramuscularly in the inner aspect of the upper arm.
  • Inserted sub-dermally in the inner aspect of the upper arm. (correct)
  • Which of the following reversible contraceptives do not contain a hormone?

    <p>Female &amp; Male condom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not true about the diaphragm as a means of physical barrier contraception?

    <p>It provides effective contraception for six hours after intercourse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    These are conditions that occur during the pre-labor phase which are acted upon by uterotropins except:

    <p>Ripening of cervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The smallest transverse diameter to which the fetus must pass is found in the:

    <p>Mid pelvis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which among these situations is not considered an aim of obstetrics?

    <p>Mothers are advised to have only 2 kids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deep lacerations of the vulva may cause this complication which can lead to shock:

    <p>Hematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of Uterotonin:

    1. Progesterone,
    2. Oxytocin, prostaglandin,
    3. Relaxin, prostaglandin,
    4. Estrogen, prostaglandin)

    <p>2 only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Para of a woman with OB score of 6 – 1 – 2 – 4?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the lower extremities in breech presentation are extended at the hips and flexed at the knees, it is called:

    <p>Frank breech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lines the inner membrane of the uterus of a postpartum mother?

    <p>Endometrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a mother reaches 35 years and over, several perinatal complications occur. These would include:

    <p>All of these</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Obstetrics Exam 1

    • Informed choice is a guiding principle of family planning, highlighting that couples should be fully informed about different methods and make their own decisions.

    • For a woman with diabetes mellitus and hypertension, the Progestin only Pill (POP) is a suitable contraceptive method.

    • Norplant implant is inserted subcutaneously in the inner aspect of the upper arm.

    • Female and Male condoms are the only reversible contraceptives that do not contain hormones.

    • The diaphragm is a barrier method of contraception, requiring insertion before intercourse and effective for six hours.

    • Uterotropins are involved in ripening of the cervix, lightening, and Braxton Hicks contractions, but not false labor pains.

    • According to Bartholomew's rule, a woman at 36 weeks of gestation (EDC expected in January) would have a uterus at the navel.

    • The outlet of the pelvis has the smallest transverse diameter that the fetus must navigate during birth.

    • Deep muscles not sutured by a midwife include the sphincter ani, urethral muscles, levator ani, and coccygeus.

    • Deep lacerations of the vulva can potentially lead to hematoma, a complication that can cause shock.

    • Screening for metabolic disorders in newborns is a key aim of obstetrics, aiming to improve the health and well-being of infants.

    • A fetal head at station +2 with a 2 cm caput remains at station +2.

    • A woman with an OB score of 6-1-2-4 has a para of 6.

    • The endometrium lines the inner membrane of the uterus in a postpartum mother.

    • Oxytocin and prostaglandin are examples of uterotonins, hormones that stimulate uterine contractions.

    • Preterm delivery, fetal growth retardation, and congenital anomalies are all common perinatal complications in women over 35.

    • Frank breech describes a breech presentation where the lower extremities are extended at the hips and flexed at the knees.

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    Test your knowledge on key concepts in obstetrics, including family planning, contraceptive methods, and fetal development. This quiz covers essential principles such as informed choice, various contraceptive options, and reproductive health guidelines.

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