Orientation Lecture: Pregnancy Complications

Question 1

What is defined as preterm?

Answer 1

Less than 37 weeks

Question 2

SVD = _____________.

Answer 2

spontaneous vaginal delivery

Question 3

VAVD = ______________.

Answer 3

vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery

Question 4

FAVD = ______________.

Answer 4

forceps-assisted vaginal delivery

Question 5

PROM = ______________.

Answer 5

premature rupture of membranes

Question 6

What will a microscope slide of PROM show?

Answer 6

The “ferning” sign –crystals that look like ferns

Question 7

Other than examining the fluid, _____________ can also help diagnose PROM?

Answer 7

ultrasound (looking for ample fluid)

Question 8

Low ________ increases your risk of preterm labor.

Answer 8

BMI

Question 9

Why is MgSO4 given in pregnancy?

Answer 9

It prevents seizures (in cases of preeclampsia).

Question 10

What is abnormal BP in pregnancy?

Answer 10

• Systolic: greater than 140

* Diastolic: greater than 90

Question 11

Normal heart rate in a fetus is ____________.

Answer 11

110 - 160

Note: these are called “doptones” because doppler ultrasound is used to determine fetal heartrate.

Question 12

Before ________ is considered chronic hypeptension. After is ___________.

Answer 12

20 weeks; gestational hypertension

Question 13

HELLP is _____________.

Answer 13

Hemolysis with Elevated Liver labs and Low Platelets

Question 14

IUFD = ______________.

Answer 14

intrauterine fetal demise

Question 15

The half-life of platelets is about _________.

Answer 15

1 week

Question 16

List the risk factors for hypertensive disorders.

Answer 16

• Nulliparity
• Age greater than 40
• Muligestation
• History of preeclampsia
• Poor pregnancy outcome
• Preexisting maternal disease