HD 201 E3 Samplex 2014 Flashcards
True statements regarding the midpelvis except:
A. Clinical estimation of its capacity by any form of direct measurement is not possible
B. It is the plane of least pelvic dimensions
C. It is measured at the level of the ischial spines
D. It is important following internal rotation of the fetal head during obstructed labor
D
True about the following statements regarding the pelvic inlet except:
A. The transverse diameter is constructed at right angles to the obstetrical conjugate
B. The obstetrical conjugate can be measured directly by the examining fingers
C. Its posterior boundaries are the promontory and the alae of the sacrum
D. It is bounded laterally by the linea terminalis
B
The shortest AP diameter the fetus must pass thru in the pelvic inlet is the
A. Bituberous
B. Bispinous
C. Obstetric conjugate
D. Diagonal conjugate
C
Prominent ischial spines, convergent sidewalls, and shallow sacrum were noted on clinical pelvimetry. Which pelvic plane is contracted?
A. Inlet
B. Midplane
C. Inlet and midplane
D. Midplane and outlet
B
How can you evaluate the transverse diameter of the pelvic inlet
A. Clinical or manual measurement
B. Imaging
C. Subtract 1.5-2cm from the diagonal conjugate
D. Caput formation in the baby
B
True statements about the increase in width of the symphisis pubis:
A. Occurs more in primigravidas than multiparas
B. Returns to normal soon after delivery
C. Permanent change in multiparas
D. Permanent change in primigravidas
B
Modifications of the cervix during phase 1 of parturition except
A. Collagen breakdown and rearrangement of fibers
B. Increase in dermatan sulfate
C. Increase in hyaluronic acid
D. Increase in amount of cytokines
B
Type of pelvis with round inlet
A. Anthropoid
B. Android
C. Gynecoid
D. Platypeloid
C
The head of the average term fetus enters the pelvis inlet with the sagittal suture in the ________ position in the anthropoid pelvis.
A. Transverse
B. Anteroposterior
C. Oblique
D. Posterior
B
Which phase of parturition is characterized by myometrial contraction and retraction to prevent excessive bleeding after delivery of infant
A. Phaso 0
B. Phase 1
C. Phase 2
D. Phase 3
D
Increased myometrial contractility due to mechanical stretching of cervix
a. Ferguson’s reflex
b. Lightening reflex
c. Bandl’s ring
d. Braxton-hicks
A
TRUE of oxytocin during parturition EXCEPT:
A. increased oxytocin receptors
B. stimulates decidua to increase progesterone release
C. increased maternal levels at the second stage of labor
D. increased maternal levels at early post partum period
B
Possible causes of pain during labor EXCEPT:
a) hypoxia of the contracted myometrium
b) nerve ganglia compression in the cervix
c) stretching of the LUS during dilation
d) stretch of the peritoneum overlying the fundus
C
True statements about cervical effacement except:
A. Muscles at internal os are pulled upward
B. Shortening of cervical canal
C. Causes expulsion ofmucus plug
D. Obliteration takes place from below then upward
D
True statement about lightening except
a. occurs with the development of the lower uterine segment
b. observed in phase 0 of parturition
c. fetal head descends through the pelvic inlet
d. mother complains that it seems the baby dropped
B
Brief, unpredictable, and very low intensity myometrial contractions occuring near the end of pregnancy:
A. Ferguson reflex
B. Lightening reflex
C. Bandl’s ring
D. Braxton-Hicks contractions
D
During normal labor as a result of lower segment thinning and upper segment thickening, a boundary btw the two is marked by a ridge on the inner uterine surface is referred to as
A. Ferguson’s reflex
B. Physiological retraction ring
C.Bandl’s ring
D. Braxton hicks
B
When the cervix is fully dilated, what is the most important force in the expulsion of the fetus?
a. maternal intra-abdominal pressure
b. Ferguson’s reflex
c. pressure from amniotic fluid
d. fundal pressure exerted by attendant
A
Mrs. Ferrer is a 25 yo G2P1 (1001) at 39 weeks AOG, consulted at the ER for passage of blood-tinged mucts from the vagina associated with the onset of regular uterine contraction. On IE, cervix is 1cm dilated, 50% effaced midline in position with intact bag of water. Stage of labor:
A. Stage 0.
B. Stage 1
C. Stage 2.
D. Stage 3.
B
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the cardinal movements of labor?
A. engagement, flexion, extension, int rotation, ext rotation, descent, expulsion
B. descent, engagement, int rotation, flexion, ext rotation, extension, expulsion
C. engagement, descent, flexion, int rotation, extension, ext rotation, expulsion
D. flexion, int rotation, engagement, extension, ext rotation, descent, expulsion
C
Which phase is predictive of the outcome of labor?
A. Acceleration
B. Max. Slope
C. Deceleration
D. NOTA
A
Which suture approaches sacral promontory in anterior synclitism
A. Coronal
B. Lambdoid
C. Sagittal suture
D. NOTA
C
If the cephalic prominence palpated is at the side of fetal back
A. Engaged
B. Not engaged
C. Extension
D. Flexion
C
What is the diameter of the fetal head when it is flexed?
A. Biparietal
B. Suboccipitobregmatic
C. Occipito-frontal
D. Mento-occipital
B
What is the cardinal movement of labor wherein the bisacromial diameter of the fetus has rotated into the AP diameter of the pelvis?
A. Internal rotation
B. Extension
C. External rotation
D. Expulsion
C
25 year old G2P1 (1001, admitted with PU, 39 AOG, cephalic presentation, in labor. In IE, cervix fully dilated with fetal head at station +1.What stage in labor?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
C
25 year old G2P1 (1001, admitted with PU, 39 AOG, cephalic presentation, in labor. In IE, cervix fully dilated with fetal head at station +1. Fetal heart tones should be monitored every:
A. 5 mins
B. 10 mins
C. 15 mins
D. 20 mins
C
On IE in the delivery room, the fetal head was noted to be at station +2. The ff. must be done except:
A. Monitor fetal heart tone
B. Monitor fetal heart contraction
C. Perform an episiotomy
D. Check vital signs
C
Laceration: anal sphincter
A. 1st degree
B. 2nd degree
C. 3rd degree
D. 4th degree
C
Occurs in the placental delivery except:
A. Uterus globular and firmer
B. Sudden gush of amniotic fluid
C. Uterus rises
D. Umbilical cord protrudes of vagina
B