assignments for test 1

Question 1

Preterm birth is the leading cause of death in which age group?

Answer 1

neonates

Question 2

What is considered the greatest risk factor for preterm birth?

Answer 2

previous pregnancy with PTB

Question 3

Which measurement is a strong indicator that a baby will be born preterm?

Answer 3

short cervical length

Question 4

At what cervical length is medical intervention usually considered?

Answer 4

< 25mm

Question 5

What is the name of the procedure used to prevent cervical dilatation and preterm birth that consists of using a suture or tape around the cervix?

Answer 5

cervical cerclage

Question 6

During a pregnancy, which trimester is the optimal trimester to measure the maternal cervix when evaluating for cervical insufficiency?

Answer 6

second trimester

Question 7

The cervical length is obtained by placing the calipers on what portion of the cervix?

Answer 7

internal os and external os

Question 8

The open portion of the cervix is included in the cervical length measurement.

Answer 8

false

Question 9

Transabdominal evaluation of the cervix is considered the “gold standard” for an accurate measurement of cervical length.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is the term used for the bulging of fetal membranes into the cervical canal?

Answer 10

funneling