Preterm birth

Question 1

the vast majority of infant deaths occur prior to what week?

Answer 1

32

Question 2

what is the most significant risk for preterm labor?

Answer 2

history of preterm labor

Question 3

what is the proposed function of fetal fibronectin? when should this test be done?

Answer 3

adhesion of fetal membranes to decidua

SHOULD BE DONE BEFORE ANYONE HAS EXAMINED THE MOTHER

Question 4

short cervix, negative FFN (fetal fibronectin) - what is the risk for preterm labor?

Answer 4

greater risk

Question 5

is terbutaline a safe drug?

Answer 5

NO

Question 6

what type of drug is magnesium sulfate? what is it good for?

Answer 6

mediocre topolytic

good for pregnancies at risk for delivering prior to 32 weeks (helps protect blood vessels in baby’s brain)

Question 7

what is the strongest risk factor for preterm premature rupture of membranes?

Answer 7

history of preterm birth

Question 8

does bedrest reduce preterm delivery risk?

Answer 8

NO