NSPN 7200 EXAM - MOD 3 PTL Questions with Complete Correct Answers | Grade A+

define PTL Ans: regular contractions with change in cervical effacement or dilation (or both) OR regular cxn and cervical dilation of at least 2cm, occurring after 20 weeks and before 37 weeks define: - extremely preterm - moderately preterm - late preterm Ans: extremely preterm = <28 weeks moderately preterm = 28 - 33+6 late preterm = 34 - 36+6 factors that increase risk of PTL (6) Ans: - infection - hx preterm birth 2 - multiple gestation - PPROM - trauma - uterine anomalies - <18 months between pregnancies - IVF - substance use define spontaneous vs. indicated preterm birth Ans: spontaneous = absence of maternal or fetal illness (75%) indicated = occur as a means to resolve maternal or fetal risk related to continuing pregnancy (25%) common causes of indicated preterm birth (5) Ans: - preexisting or GDM - preeclampsia - obstetric disorders (previous section with T incision, placental previa/abruption) - medical disorders (seizures) - fetal compromise (abnormal NST or BPP, birth defects) 3 common symptoms of PTL (6