HD 201 E3 Samplex 2015 Flashcards
True 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 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 true and false pelvis is demarcated by
A. Linea terminalis
B. Arcuate line anteriorly
C. Sacroiliac line posteriorly
D. Iliopectineal line
A
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 of the anthropoid pelvis except:
A. Sacrum is inclined posteriorly/backward
B. Anteroposterior is greater than transverse diameter by >= 3cm
C. Anteroposterior is lesser than transverse diameter by >= 3cm
D. Ischial spines are not prominent
C
Gravid patient, 38 weeks AOG, normal with labor pains. Upon internal exam, cervix is fully dilated with fetal hearts sounds, station at +2, brought to the delivery room. How often should fetal heart tones be monitored?
A. Every 5 min
B. Every 10 min
C. Every 15 min
D. Every 30 min
C
In the anthropoid pelvis, the fetus tends to descend through the pelvic inlet in what position?
A. Occiput anterior
B. Occiput transverse
C. Occiput posterior
D. Oblique
C
The shortest AP diameter that the fetal head must pass while going through the pelvic inlet is
A. Intertuberous
B. Interspinous
C. Obstetric
D. Diagonal
C
On IE of patient in labor, it was noted that ischial spines were prominent with convergent side walls and shallow sacrum. Which pelvis plane is likely contracted?
A. Inlet
B. midplane
C. inlet and midplane
D. midplane and outlet
B
The following describe a Schultze mechanism of placental separation EXCEPT:
A. glistening amnion presents at the vulva
B. blood escapes externally after extrusion of the placenta
C. maternal surface appears first
D. placental surface appears first
C
The following factors are predominant during Phase 3 of parturition EXCEPT:
A. Progesterone
B. Prostaglandin
C. Oxytocin
D. Relaxin
C
The following changes occur in the active segment of the uterus EXCEPT
A. successive lengthening of the muscle fibers
B. upper part of uterine becomes smaller with each successive conduction
C. progressive thickening
D. constant myometrial tension
A
The following are true regarding cervical changes EXCEPT
A. cervical ripening is an inflammatory procedure
B. cervical softening is preceded by a decrease in collagen solubility
C. before cervical ripening, collagen fibrils are uniform in size, well-packed, and organized
D. during cervical ripening, collagen fibrils are dispersed, resulting in loss of tissue integrity and increased tissue compliance
B
25 y/o G2P1 presents with fetus at 39 weeks AOG, with regular uterine contractions, intact membranes, 1 cm cervical dilatation, 50% cervical effacement. What is the functional division of labor? What phase of parturition?
A. Phase 0
B. Phase 1
C. Phase 2
D. Phase 3
D
25 y/o G2P1 presents with fetus at 39 weeks AOG, with regular uterine contracctions, intact membranes, 1 cm cervical dilatation, 50% cervical effacement. What is the functional division of labor?
A. Dilatational
B. Preparatory
C. Pelvic
D. Acceleration
B
During labor in occiput posterior position, the head has to rotate to the symphysis pubis by how many degrees?
A. 45
B. 90
C. 135
D. 185
C
False positive results in the nitrazine test for ruptured membranes is due to the presence of
A. Blood
B. Cervical mucus
C. Candida
D. Chlamydia
A
A 27 year old G2P2 2-0-0-2 mother consulted for scanty milk flow. She started feeding her baby with supplemental milk formula. Her baby is always crying and fussy. What is the best advice for her?
A. Eat a lot of vegetables daily.
B. Drink plenty of milk.
C. Breastfeed more often.
D. Wear a nursing bra.
C
29-year old consulting for symmetric breast tenderness, without warmth, erythematous, cracked nipples. What is the most likely culprit?
A. Staphylococcus aureus
B. Pseudomonas sp.
C. Klebsiella sp.
D. Acinobacter sp.
A
The following are performed during vaginal delivery of the fetus, EXCEPT:
A. Infant should be placed above the introitus of the mother prior to clamping the cord.
B. Nuchal cord should be slipped over the head before delivery of the baby.
C. Nuchal cord should be cut between clamps before delivery of the baby.
D. Clamping of the cord should be done after 3 minutes to allow placental transfusion
A