CHAPTER 1 Flashcards
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What is defined as the sum of stillbirths and neonatal deaths per 1000 total births?
Perinatal mortality rate
What is the term for a patient presenting with severe preeclampsia at 37 weeks gestation who collapses and is unable to be resuscitated?
Direct maternal death
When does the perinatal period start?
After delivery at 20 weeks gestation or older
When does the perinatal period end?
28 days after birth
Which of the following is an example of an indirect maternal death?
A Septic shock following an abortion
B Hemorrhage following uterine atony
C Aspiration following an eclamptic seizure D Aortic rupture at 36 weeks’ gestation in a patient with Marfan syndrome
A
Fill in the blank: The perinatal mortality rate is the sum of _______ and neonatal deaths per 1000 total births.
stillbirths
True or False: The neonatal mortality rate includes deaths that occur after the first 28 days of life.
False
What is the definition of fetal death rate?
The number of fetal deaths per 1000 total births
What is the main characteristic of an indirect maternal death?
Death resulting from a pre-existing condition aggravated by pregnancy
What is the typical duration of the perinatal period?
From 20 weeks gestation to 28 days after birth
What is the significance of the perinatal mortality rate?
It reflects the quality of prenatal and perinatal care
Fill in the blank: A patient with severe hemorrhage following uterine atony may experience a _______ maternal death.
direct
What is a common cause of indirect maternal death?
Pre-existing medical conditions such as diabetes
What is the importance of monitoring the perinatal mortality rate?
To assess and improve maternal and child health services
Fill in the blank: The perinatal mortality rate helps in understanding the impact of _______ on maternal health.
pregnancy complications
True or False: All stillbirths are classified under the perinatal mortality rate.
True
What does the term ‘early term’ refer to in obstetrics?
Birth between 37 and 38 weeks of gestation
What is the role of autopsy in maternal deaths?
To determine the cause of death and improve future care
What is the term for the death of a neonate that occurs within the first few days of life?
Early neonatal death
What is defined as the number of maternal deaths resulting from the reproductive process per 100,000 live births?
Maternal mortality rate
What is the medical term for the deaths that occur during pregnancy and are related to the pregnancy itself?
Pregnancy-related death rate
What group experiences most infant deaths?
Low-birthweight infants
The increase in opioid abuse in pregnancy has led to what outcome?
A rise in neonatal abstinence syndrome.
What percentage of births in the United States are covered by private insurance?
Approximately 62%
Private insurance is a significant source of coverage for births in the U.S.
