RNC-MNN Test Prep |110 questions with correct answers

According to the March of Dimes, there may be four main routes to spontaneous premature labor. They include all except which of the following? a. infections or inflammation b. maternal or fetal stress c. diabetes d. bleeding - Answer c. diabetes Diabetes is not a route considered. The fourth route is uterine stretching. Overdistention of the uterus due to multiple gestation, or placental abnormalities can lead to the release of chemicals that stimulate uterine contractions. The presence of 10^5 or more bacterial colonies per milliliter of urine on two consecutive, clean catch, midstream voided specimens is an indication of: a. pyelonephritis b. cystitis c. thrombophlebitis d. bacteriuria - Answer d. bacteriuria Bacteriuria is defined as the presence of 10^5 or more bacterial colonies per milliliter of urine on two consecutive, clean catch, midstream voided specimens. Risk is associated with sickle cell trait, lower socio-economic status, increased parity, and reduced availability of medical care.