GYN/OB Questions Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is true regarding the normal menstrual cycle?

A. Bleeding for < 7 days per cycle
B. Less than 21 days between periods
C. Cycle length of 28-40 days
D. Average blood loss per cycle is > 70 mL

A

A. Bleeding for < 7 days per cycle

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2
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During which portion of the menstrual cycle are estrogen levels the highest?

A. The second half of the menstrual cycle
B. The middle of the menstrual cycle
C. The first half of the menstrual cycle
D. The end of the menstrual cycle

A

C. The first half of the menstrual cycle

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3
Q

What hormone is secreted by the corpus luteum?

A. Estrogen
B. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
C. Luteinizing hormone (LH)
D. Progesterone

A

D. Progesterone

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4
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What does G3P2A1 mean?

A

G3 = the patient has been pregnant a total of 3 times
P2 = for two of the pregnancies, the fetus was carried ≥ 24 weeks
A1 = for one of the pregnancies, the fetus was lost prior to viability (miscarriage or elective abortion)

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5
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Which of the following tests is considered a diagnostic test in pregnancy?

A Amniocentesis
B Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound
C Quad Screen
D Genetic Carrier Screening
E None of the above

A

A AMNOCENTESIS

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6
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How much blood mixing (fetal blood into maternal blood) defines fetomaternal hemorrhage?

A 300mL
B 500mL
C 30mL
D 50mL
E 1L

A

A 300mL??

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7
Q

In the fetal monitoring strips, what does the upper graph show?

Contractions
Fetal heart tones
Fetal heart rate
Uterine pressure

A

Fetal heart rate

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8
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Which of the following is the correct definition of tachycardia?

Baseline heart rate > 120bpm
Baseline heart rate > 160bpm
Baseline heart rate > 110bpm
Baseline heart rate > 150bpm

A

Baseline heart rate > 160bpm

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9
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Which one of the following is not a sign of placenta separation in the third stage of labor?

Fresh show of blood
Lengthening of umbilical cord
Increase in painful uterine contractions
Uterus becomes firm and globular

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10
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24yo P0 presents at 32w5d with regular, painful CTX every 3 minutes
T 37°C, BP 110/65, HR 90
FHR reactive, category 1
Cervical exam: 3/50/-3, membranes intact

Which of the following interventions is not indicated?
A) Nifedipine for Tocolysis
B) Corticosteroid injection
C) Magnesium Sulfate infusion
D) None of the above

A

C) Magnesium Sulfate infusion

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