Rupture of Membranes Quiz

The rupture of the amniotic sac followed by the release of amniotic fluid.

ROM that usually occurs at the onset of labor and is unprovoked by health practitioners.

A procedure in which the amniotic sac is ruptured in order to release amniotic fluid.

<p>ROM that occurs during fetal expulsion, after cervical dilation and effacement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sudden 'gush' of pale yellow or clear fluid from the vagina (may also be a constant leaking sensation).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The clinical features of rupture of membranes include a sudden 'gush' of pale yellow or clear fluid from the vagina, or a constant leaking sensation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) refers to the rupture of amniotic sac before the onset of labor, while preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) specifically refers to the rupture of amniotic sac before 37 weeks of gestation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the diagnosis of rupture of membranes is uncertain, a sterile speculum examination can be considered. Suggestive findings include pooling, positive litmus test or nitrazine test, and ferning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spontaneous rupture of membranes refers to the rupture of amniotic sac that usually occurs at the onset of labor and is unprovoked by health practitioners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delayed rupture of membranes refers to the rupture of amniotic sac that occurs during fetal expulsion, after cervical dilation and effacement.</p> Signup and view all the answers