MCN Exam 1: Intrapartum Complications
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Most common reason for c-section -
correct answer ✅Dystocia
Dystocia -
correct answer ✅Abnormal, difficult labor with slow progression;
dilation stops or head does not descend all the way
- termed "failed to progress"
Pre-term labor -
correct answer ✅Regular contractions with dilation and
effacement that start too early (before 37 weeks)
S/s of pre-term labor -
correct answer ✅- 6+ Uterine contractions an hour
- Cramping or lower back pain
- Pelvic pressure or fullness
- Increased vaginal discharge
- N/v/diarrhea
Risks for pre-term labor -
correct answer ✅- Young or old maternal age
, MCN Exam 1: Intrapartum Complications
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
- Low socioeconomic status
- Use of drugs
- Hx. pre-term labor
- Diabetes or HTN
- Multifetal gestation
- PPROM
- Lack of prenatal care
Management of pre-term labor -
correct answer ✅Will typically stop labor before 34 weeks
- Magnesium sulfate
- corticosteroids (before 34 weeks)
- Home monitoring
Magnesium sulfate for pre-term labor -
correct answer ✅Relaxes uterine muscles to stop and prevent
contractions; monitor for CNS depression and decreased output
betamethasone (Celestone) -
correct answer ✅2 doses IM 24 hours apart to promote surfactant
production; can repeat doses every 7 days
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Most common reason for c-section -
correct answer ✅Dystocia
Dystocia -
correct answer ✅Abnormal, difficult labor with slow progression;
dilation stops or head does not descend all the way
- termed "failed to progress"
Pre-term labor -
correct answer ✅Regular contractions with dilation and
effacement that start too early (before 37 weeks)
S/s of pre-term labor -
correct answer ✅- 6+ Uterine contractions an hour
- Cramping or lower back pain
- Pelvic pressure or fullness
- Increased vaginal discharge
- N/v/diarrhea
Risks for pre-term labor -
correct answer ✅- Young or old maternal age
, MCN Exam 1: Intrapartum Complications
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
- Low socioeconomic status
- Use of drugs
- Hx. pre-term labor
- Diabetes or HTN
- Multifetal gestation
- PPROM
- Lack of prenatal care
Management of pre-term labor -
correct answer ✅Will typically stop labor before 34 weeks
- Magnesium sulfate
- corticosteroids (before 34 weeks)
- Home monitoring
Magnesium sulfate for pre-term labor -
correct answer ✅Relaxes uterine muscles to stop and prevent
contractions; monitor for CNS depression and decreased output
betamethasone (Celestone) -
correct answer ✅2 doses IM 24 hours apart to promote surfactant
production; can repeat doses every 7 days
