OB Complications And Delivery

Question 1

How is preeclampsia diagnosed

Answer 1

High by (>140/90), Access protein in urine, headache, peripheral edema, rapid weight gain, low urine output. Treated by anti-hypertensives or if severe delivery

Question 2

Placenta Previa VS Abruption

Answer 2

Placenta Previa: Painless bleeding Abruption: Painful bleeding and uterine tenderness

Question 3

Postpartum hemorrhage

Answer 3

Can be caused by uterine atony ,trauma or retained tissue. Managed by uterotonics and massage

Question 4

C-Section Indications (4)

Answer 4

Breech presentation, Fetal distress, Placenta Previa or failure to progress in labour

Question 5

Severe pain or shock in labor you should suspect?

Answer 5

Uterine rupture - EMERGENCY!!!

Question 6

Shoulder Dystocia steps (3)

Answer 6

1.McRoberts maneuver 2. Suprapubic pressure 3.Delivery of posterior arm

Question 7

What should you do during an umbilical cord prolapse

Answer 7

Elevate presenting part to relive pressure and prepare for emergency delivery

Question 8

Main breech delivery concern

Answer 8

Head Entrapment (Skilled Provider NEEDED)

Question 9

Uterine Atony VS Uterine Rupture

Answer 9

Atony: Failure of Uterine contraction Rupture: Involves tearing through uterine layers

Question 10

Postpartum fever and foul smelling lochia (childbirth discharge) you should suspect?

Answer 10

Endometritis ( inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus )