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1. According to the March of Dimes, c. diabetes
there may be four main routes
to spontaneous premature labor. Diabetes is not a route considered. The fourth route
They include all except which of the is uterine stretching. Overdistention of the uterus due
following? to multiple gestation, or placental abnormalities can
lead to the release of chemicals that stimulate uterine
a. infections or inflammation contractions.
b. maternal or fetal stress
c. diabetes
d. bleeding
2. The presence of 10^5 or more bac- d. bacteriuria
terial colonies per milliliter of urine
on two consecutive, clean catch, Bacteriuria is defined as the presence of 10^5 or more
midstream voided specimens is an bacterial colonies per milliliter of urine on two consec-
indication of: utive, clean catch, midstream voided specimens. Risk
is associated with sickle cell trait, lower socio-econom-
a. pyelonephritis ic status, increased parity, and reduced availability of
b. cystitis medical care.
c. thrombophlebitis
d. bacteriuria
3. Which of the following is least likely c. prior vaginal birth
to be a risk factor for postpartum
hemorrhage? The least likely to be a risk factor for postpartum hemor-
rhage is prior vaginal birth. Prior cesarean birth is a risk
a. prolonged labor factor, however. Other risk factors include: multiparity,
b. induced or augmented labor coagulopathies, and uterine rupture (among others).
c. prior vaginal birth
d. difficult third stage of labor
4. At what point postpartum does the d. 7-14 postpartum
infarcted superficial tissue over the
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placental site slough off? At this time, the woman may notice an episode of in-
creased vaginal bleeding, which is usually self-limited.
a. immediately after the placenta is Bleeding lasting more than 1 to 2 hours should be
delivered evaluated for late postpartum hemorrhage.
b. 24 hours after delivery
c. 72 hours after delivery
d. 7-14 postpartum
5. During the first few days after d. oxytocin
birth, which of the following se-
cretions causes strong uterine con- During the first few days after birth, oxytocin secretion
tractions and a further reduction in causes uterine contractions, especially after breast-
size of the uterus? feeding and in multiparas. Multiparity, multiple gesta-
tion, polyhydramnios, and bladder distention can in-
a. progesterone fluence uterine size and the progression of uterine
b. estrogen involution.
c. prolactin
d. oxytocin
6. The National Screening Commit- a. 8 weeks
tee timeline states that all babies
should be formally reviewed at the The developmental assessment of the baby at this point
latest by what age? gives the practitioner an opportunity to ensure that
the baby's neurological development is progressing as
a. 8 weeks would be expected.
b. 6 weeks
c. 1 week
d. 2 weeks
7. Transient tachypnea of the new- d. all of the above
born is sometimes referred to as
which of the following? All of these choices are other names for transient
tachypnea of the newborn (TTN). The pathophysiology
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a. wet lung syndrome of TTN is excess fluid in the lungs, failure to clear normal
b. retained lung fluid fetal lung fluid, or both.
c. RDS type II
d. all of the above
8. Respiratory distress syndrome a. 50-70%
(RDS) is the major cause of respi-
ratory distress in the newborn. It RDS, also known as hyaline membrane disease, ac-
accounts for approximately what counts for approximately 50-70% of all premature in-
percentage of all premature infant fant deaths. RDS occurs in 60% of babies born at less
deaths? than 28 to 34 weeks, and in less than 5% of those born
after approximately 34 weeks.
a. 50-70%
b. 20-30%
c. 25-45%
d. 10-20%
9. Which of the following would NOT b. avoid touching the infant as much as possible
be an appropriate intervention for
a preterm newborn? This is not an appropriate intervention. The newborn
should be provided with appropriate stimulation, such
a. monitor vital signs every 2-4 as touch and cuddling.
hours
b. avoid touching the infant as
much as possible
c. monitor weight daily
d. monitor intake and output along
with electrolyte balance
10. Which of the following would in- a. the patient voluntarily submits to the procedure
dicate implied consent to a proce-
dure? When a patient voluntarily submits to the procedure,
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a. the patient voluntarily submits this indicates implied consent. Consenting in writing or
to the procedure orally is considered expressed consent.
b. the patient consents in writing
c. the patient orally consents
d. the patient consents orally and
in writing
11. Which of the following is a risk fac- d. all of the above
tor for a retained placenta?
Risk factors for a retained placenta include all of the first
a. previous uterine curettage three choices along with previous retained placenta,
b. preeclampsia augmented labor, birth in a dorsal position, and use of
c. nulliparity ergotamine. The primary risk associated with retained
d. all of the above placenta is hemorrhage.
12. Immediately postpartum, the d. blood
lochia consists primarily of which
of the following? Initially, the lochia consists primarily of blood. As a
result, it is red or brownish red in color. As the uterine
a. exudate bleeding decreases at approximately 3-5 days post-
b. leukocytes partum, leukocyte infiltration occurs and the placental
c. mucus implantation site undergoes exfoliation; at this point,
d. blood the discharge contains some blood but is primarily
exudate and leukocytes, and is pinkish brown in color.
13. An increase in the volume of amni- a. hydramnios
otic fluid is referred to as
Hydramnios, or an increase in the volume of amniotic
a. hydramnios fluid, occurs in 10-20% of pregnant women with di-
b. ketoacidosis abetes. It is thought to be a result of excessive fetal
c. dystocia urination because of fetal hyperglycemia. Preeclampsia
d. retinopathy occurs more often in diabetic pregnancies, especially
when diabetes related vascular changes already exist.
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1. According to the March of Dimes, c. diabetes
there may be four main routes
to spontaneous premature labor. Diabetes is not a route considered. The fourth route
They include all except which of the is uterine stretching. Overdistention of the uterus due
following? to multiple gestation, or placental abnormalities can
lead to the release of chemicals that stimulate uterine
a. infections or inflammation contractions.
b. maternal or fetal stress
c. diabetes
d. bleeding
2. The presence of 10^5 or more bac- d. bacteriuria
terial colonies per milliliter of urine
on two consecutive, clean catch, Bacteriuria is defined as the presence of 10^5 or more
midstream voided specimens is an bacterial colonies per milliliter of urine on two consec-
indication of: utive, clean catch, midstream voided specimens. Risk
is associated with sickle cell trait, lower socio-econom-
a. pyelonephritis ic status, increased parity, and reduced availability of
b. cystitis medical care.
c. thrombophlebitis
d. bacteriuria
3. Which of the following is least likely c. prior vaginal birth
to be a risk factor for postpartum
hemorrhage? The least likely to be a risk factor for postpartum hemor-
rhage is prior vaginal birth. Prior cesarean birth is a risk
a. prolonged labor factor, however. Other risk factors include: multiparity,
b. induced or augmented labor coagulopathies, and uterine rupture (among others).
c. prior vaginal birth
d. difficult third stage of labor
4. At what point postpartum does the d. 7-14 postpartum
infarcted superficial tissue over the
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placental site slough off? At this time, the woman may notice an episode of in-
creased vaginal bleeding, which is usually self-limited.
a. immediately after the placenta is Bleeding lasting more than 1 to 2 hours should be
delivered evaluated for late postpartum hemorrhage.
b. 24 hours after delivery
c. 72 hours after delivery
d. 7-14 postpartum
5. During the first few days after d. oxytocin
birth, which of the following se-
cretions causes strong uterine con- During the first few days after birth, oxytocin secretion
tractions and a further reduction in causes uterine contractions, especially after breast-
size of the uterus? feeding and in multiparas. Multiparity, multiple gesta-
tion, polyhydramnios, and bladder distention can in-
a. progesterone fluence uterine size and the progression of uterine
b. estrogen involution.
c. prolactin
d. oxytocin
6. The National Screening Commit- a. 8 weeks
tee timeline states that all babies
should be formally reviewed at the The developmental assessment of the baby at this point
latest by what age? gives the practitioner an opportunity to ensure that
the baby's neurological development is progressing as
a. 8 weeks would be expected.
b. 6 weeks
c. 1 week
d. 2 weeks
7. Transient tachypnea of the new- d. all of the above
born is sometimes referred to as
which of the following? All of these choices are other names for transient
tachypnea of the newborn (TTN). The pathophysiology
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a. wet lung syndrome of TTN is excess fluid in the lungs, failure to clear normal
b. retained lung fluid fetal lung fluid, or both.
c. RDS type II
d. all of the above
8. Respiratory distress syndrome a. 50-70%
(RDS) is the major cause of respi-
ratory distress in the newborn. It RDS, also known as hyaline membrane disease, ac-
accounts for approximately what counts for approximately 50-70% of all premature in-
percentage of all premature infant fant deaths. RDS occurs in 60% of babies born at less
deaths? than 28 to 34 weeks, and in less than 5% of those born
after approximately 34 weeks.
a. 50-70%
b. 20-30%
c. 25-45%
d. 10-20%
9. Which of the following would NOT b. avoid touching the infant as much as possible
be an appropriate intervention for
a preterm newborn? This is not an appropriate intervention. The newborn
should be provided with appropriate stimulation, such
a. monitor vital signs every 2-4 as touch and cuddling.
hours
b. avoid touching the infant as
much as possible
c. monitor weight daily
d. monitor intake and output along
with electrolyte balance
10. Which of the following would in- a. the patient voluntarily submits to the procedure
dicate implied consent to a proce-
dure? When a patient voluntarily submits to the procedure,
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a. the patient voluntarily submits this indicates implied consent. Consenting in writing or
to the procedure orally is considered expressed consent.
b. the patient consents in writing
c. the patient orally consents
d. the patient consents orally and
in writing
11. Which of the following is a risk fac- d. all of the above
tor for a retained placenta?
Risk factors for a retained placenta include all of the first
a. previous uterine curettage three choices along with previous retained placenta,
b. preeclampsia augmented labor, birth in a dorsal position, and use of
c. nulliparity ergotamine. The primary risk associated with retained
d. all of the above placenta is hemorrhage.
12. Immediately postpartum, the d. blood
lochia consists primarily of which
of the following? Initially, the lochia consists primarily of blood. As a
result, it is red or brownish red in color. As the uterine
a. exudate bleeding decreases at approximately 3-5 days post-
b. leukocytes partum, leukocyte infiltration occurs and the placental
c. mucus implantation site undergoes exfoliation; at this point,
d. blood the discharge contains some blood but is primarily
exudate and leukocytes, and is pinkish brown in color.
13. An increase in the volume of amni- a. hydramnios
otic fluid is referred to as
Hydramnios, or an increase in the volume of amniotic
a. hydramnios fluid, occurs in 10-20% of pregnant women with di-
b. ketoacidosis abetes. It is thought to be a result of excessive fetal
c. dystocia urination because of fetal hyperglycemia. Preeclampsia
d. retinopathy occurs more often in diabetic pregnancies, especially
when diabetes related vascular changes already exist.
