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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.
Maternal hyperglycemia (high blood glucose level) is a possible side effect of magnesium sulfate
Cervical cerclage at 12 to 14 weeks of gestation is rec­ ommended for women who are known to have cervical insufficiency.
The risk of preterm delivery is increased with multifetal gestation .
Tocolysis may be appropriate for a woman with intact mem­ branes and preterm labor, even when the cervix is dilated 4 cm or more.
Optimal benefits from antenatal steroid administration are achieved when treatment is administered 24 to 48 hours before delivery.
Corticosteroids are administered to a pregnant woman to help (select one best answer)
In which of the following situations is tocolysis most appropriate? (select one best answer)
Which of the following conditions increase the risk for preterm labor and delivery?
   
Yes No
 
 
 
 
 
 
All of the following signs may indicate the onset of preterm labor, except (select one best answer)
When [3-mimetic tocolytic medications are used, the maternal heart rate should be maintained above 140 beats per minute.
One indication to provide tocolysis is to allow time for adminis­ tration of corticosteroids .
A negative fetal fibronectin test result indicates that delivery is unlikely to occur within the next 2 weeks .
Asymptomatic bacteriuria should not be treated in pregnancy. Administration of corticosteroids should be considered only when the membranes are intact.
Administration of corticosteroids should be considered only when the membranes are intact.
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.