12 Questions
What is the definition of preterm labor according to ACOG?
Birth between 20 0/7 weeks and 36 6/7 weeks of gestation
According to the classifications provided, which of the following is NOT a subtype of preterm labor?
Iatrogenic preterm labor
Which of the following is NOT one of the prerequisites for the diagnosis of preterm labor?
Vaginal bleeding
What is the leading cause of newborn deaths according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Preterm birth
Which of the following is considered a major risk factor for preterm labor?
Previous preterm labor
Which of the following subcategories of preterm labor has the highest incidence?
Mildly preterm (32+0 to 36+6 weeks)
What is the gestational age range for preterm birth according to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)?
32+0 to 36+6 weeks
What percentage of women diagnosed with preterm labor actually give birth within 7 days based on clinical criteria?
About 10%
Which of the following is a risk factor associated with multiple pregnancies in the context of preterm labor?
Uterine overdistension
According to WHO, what is the rank of preterm labor in terms of leading causes of death in children under 5 years?
2nd leading cause
What is the incidence range of spontaneous preterm labor?
Between 25-40%
Which category of preterm labor has the lowest incidence rate among the clinical subtypes mentioned?
Extremely preterm
Explore the definition, prerequisites, and classifications of preterm labor in this informative quiz by Mohamed Taman, a Lecturer of obstetrics and gynecology at Mansoura University. Learn about the clinical subtypes and criteria for preterm birth.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
