Tocolytics and Fetal Lung Maturity Quiz

Many factors can lead to early delivery, including various maternal and fetal conditions.

Certain conditions, such as specific maternal or fetal health crises, may necessitate early delivery for the best possible outcomes for both mother and baby.

The provider's judgment, based on the specific circumstances and urgency of the situation, heavily influences the decision between inducing labor and performing a Cesarean Section.

After completing the fFN test, a provider might order a vaginal ultrasound to assess the cervical status, helping to determine the risk of preterm labor.

The fern test is conducted by allowing a sample of the fluid in question to dry on a microscope slide and then examining it for a characteristic fern-like pattern, indicative of amniotic fluid.

Nurses use nitrazine paper to assess leaking fluid to distinguish amniotic fluid (which is alkaline) from vaginal secretions or urine (which are more acidic).

Cervical evaluation using fingers or ultrasound probes might be limited to avoid introducing ascending infections.

When PTL is diagnosed without PPROM, the primary goal is to halt contractions before any cervical change occurs.

Procardia (Nifedipine) is mentioned as a drug of choice for the long-term management of PTL.

A primary side effect of Terbutaline, when used to stop uterine contractions, is tachycardia in both the mother and the baby.

According to the text, a primary side effect of magnesium sulfate is hot flushing.

A fasting blood glucose reading of 200 mg/dL or greater meets the criteria for diagnosing diabetes without performing the 3-hour GTT.

The fasting blood glucose level helps determine whether the person can manage their diabetes through diet alone or if they require pharmacological intervention.

Diabetes is diagnosed during the 3-hour GTT if two out of the four blood draws show elevated glucose values.

In gestational diabetes, surveillance measures for fetal well-being include daily kick counts and non-stress tests.