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Book 2 Unit 9
Select the one best answer to each question (unless otherwise instructed). Record your answers on the test.
Fluid restriction may stop preterm uterine contractions if true labor has not developed.
True
False
Maternal hyperglycemia (high blood glucose level) is a possible side effect of magnesium sulfate
True
False
Cervical cerclage at 12 to 14 weeks of gestation is rec ommended for women who are known to have cervical insufficiency.
True
False
The risk of preterm delivery is increased with multifetal gestation .
True
False
Tocolysis may be appropriate for a woman with intact mem branes and preterm labor, even when the cervix is dilated 4 cm or more.
True
False
Optimal benefits from antenatal steroid administration are achieved when treatment is administered 24 to 48 hours before delivery.
True
False
Corticosteroids are administered to a pregnant woman to help (select one best answer)
A. Prevent preterm labor
B. Mature the fetal lungs when preterm delivery is unavoidable
C. Treat genital herpes infection
D. Ripen the cervix when induction of labor is planned
In which of the following situations is tocolysis most appropriate? (select one best answer)
A. Preterm labor at 32 weeks of gestation with worsening maternal preeclampsia
B. Preterm labor at 32 weeks of gestation with 2-cm cervical dilation and 80% effacement
C. Preterm labor at 34 weeks of gestation with uterine tenderness and maternal fever
D. Preterm labor at 36 weeks of gestation with prelabor rupture of membranes
Which of the following conditions increase the risk for preterm labor and delivery?
Which of the following conditions increase the risk for preterm labor and delivery?
Yes
No
Hypertension
Urinary tract infection
Cigarette smoking
Previous cesarean delivery
Maternal cocaine use
Uterine malformation
All of the following signs may indicate the onset of preterm labor, except (select one best answer)
A. Decreased fetal movement
B. " Ballooning" of the lower uterine segment
C. Pelvic pressure
D. Softened, anterior position of the cervix
When [3-mimetic tocolytic medications are used, the maternal heart rate should be maintained above 140 beats per minute.
True
False
One indication to provide tocolysis is to allow time for adminis tration of corticosteroids .
True
False
A negative fetal fibronectin test result indicates that delivery is unlikely to occur within the next 2 weeks .
True
False
Asymptomatic bacteriuria should not be treated in pregnancy. Administration of corticosteroids should be considered only when the membranes are intact.
True
False
Administration of corticosteroids should be considered only when the membranes are intact.
True
False
Vaginal delivery of a 2,000-g (4-lb 61h-oz) preterm fetus in breech presentation carries the same degree of risk to the fetus as a cesarean delivery.
True
False
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