Week 8 true/false practice

Question 1

T/F: Ectopic pregnancies will always cause pain

Answer 1

False; can be painless

Question 2

T/F: The numbers of ectopic pregnancies are rising

Answer 2

True

Question 3

T/F: With a complete abortion, the cervical os can be either open or closed

Answer 3

False (it’s always closed)

Question 4

T/F: There is no vaginal bleeding in missed abortions

Answer 4

True

Question 5

T/F: Genetics are not typically a risk factor for second trimester abortions

Answer 5

True

Question 6

T/F: An open cervical os does NOT necessarily indicate that abortion is inevitable

Answer 6

False (it does)

Question 7

T/F: Cervical cerclage has better outcomes if done after membranes are visible

Answer 7

False (before membranes are visible)

Question 8

T/F: Macrosomia is associated with both increased maternal and fetal risk

Answer 8

True

Question 9

T/F: Asymmetrical IUGR = Big head, little body

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T/F: D&C is the best treatment for fetal death [not to be mistaken for miscarriage]

Answer 10

False (induction delivery is best Tx)

Question 11

T/F: You should NOT do a digital exam for PROM/PPROM unless in active labor

Answer 11

True

Question 12

T/F: Preterm birth is the most common cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality

Answer 12

True

Question 13

T/F: A positive fetal fibronectin test is reassuring that labor will not occur within 7-14 days

Answer 13

False (a negative test would be reassuring)

Question 14

T/F: You should always do an immediate bimanual exam for third trimester bleeding

Answer 14

False (NO bimanual pelvic exam until placental position confirmed by ultrasound)

Question 15

T/F: Placenta previa and Placental abruption are the two most common causes for second trimester bleeding

Answer 15

False (third trimester bleeding)

Question 16

T/F: C-section delivery between 36 0/7 – 37 6/7 weeks is the best Tx for placenta previa if stable

Answer 16

True

Question 17

T/F: That amount of vaginal bleeding can help you tell what the degree of placental separation is with placental abruption

Answer 17

False (not always correlated)

Question 18

T/F: Placental abruption is an event that occurs after 20 wks

Answer 18

True

Question 19

T/F: If a placental abruption is due to trauma and is not enlarging, particularly if the baby is premature and not exhibiting signs of distress, patient/baby can be observed

Answer 19

True

Question 20

T/F: Both polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios can cause breech position

Answer 20

True