Labor and Delivery — Flashcards

Flashcard 121: _____ diameter is engaging diameter in a marked deflexion attitude of the head.

Answer: Occipitofrontal

Flashcard 122: Cephalo-pelvic disproportion (CPD) at the pelvic inlet is diagnosed when the diagonal conjugate _____ cm.

Answer: 11.5

Flashcard 123: _____ method is used for replacing the uterus in case of uterine inversion.

Answer: O Sullivan's

Flashcard 124: When the first twin is cephalic and the second is non-cephalic, the following methods can be used: - _____ of the second twin - C-section of both twins - An _____ version of the second twin - Rarely, cesarean section of the second twin following vaginal delivery of the first

Answer: Breech extraction; External cephalic

Flashcard 125: Stripping of membranes to induce labor elicits the _____ reflex.

Answer: Ferguson

Flashcard 126: Can VBAC be considered in case of a previous lower segment cesarean scar?

Answer: Yes, it can be safely considered.

Extra: VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) is generally offered to women with one previous lower segment transverse cesarean section. The risk of uterine rupture in these cases is low (approximately 0.5–0.9%). Contraindications for VBAC include a previous classical or T-shaped uterine incision, prior uterine rupture, or other medical/obstetric complications.

Flashcard 127: Stripping of membranes is done _____ the artificial rupture of membranes

Answer: before::before/after

Flashcard 128: _____ decelerations are caused by mechanical compression of the umbilical cord, and managed by repositioning the mother into lateral decubitus position

Answer: Variable

Flashcard 129: In the _____ method of placental separation, _____ surface of the placenta appears first at the vulva.

Answer: Schultze; fetal

Flashcard 130: Predictors of preterm labor include: - Uterine contractions: ≥ _____ /hr - Bishop score: ≥ 4 - Cervical length (TVS): ≤ _____ mm

Answer: 4; 25 mm