OB Complications

Question 1

PTL is…

Answer 1

pre-term labor
20-36.6 weeks

Question 2

pre-term birth is…

Answer 2

birth before 36.6 weeks

Question 3

INDOMETHACIN
used for-
drug class-
monitor for/complications-

Question 4

Magnesium Sulfate _____

Answer 4

suppresses the CNS
mainly used in neonatal neuroprophylaxis (significantly decreases risk of cerebral palsy)

Question 5

post-term pregnancy is…

Answer 5

42 weeks gestation or more

Question 6

risks of post-term labor include:

Answer 6

Maternal risks
Dysfunctional labor: increase risk of cesarean section
Labor and birth interventions more likely: prolonged inductions, forceps or vacuum

Fetal risks
Abnormal fetal growth (macrosomia)
Birth trauma, shoulder dystocia
Aging placenta: intolerance to labor
Decreased amniotic fluid and Wharton’s jelly: increased cord compression
Post-maturity syndrome: loss of fat, lanugo and vernix
Meconium aspiration syndrome
Fetal demise

Question 7

management of post-term pregnancy includes:

Answer 7

induction at 40-41 weeks
BPP
daily fetal kick counts

Question 8

Labor Dystocia is….

Answer 8

dysfunctional labor. characterized by a long, abnormal, or difficult labor. usually leads to C-section

Question 9

induction of labor can be elective. TRUE or FALSE?

Answer 9

TRUE. Not always medically indicated