Labor and Delivery — Flashcards

Flashcard 121: Stripping of membranes to induce labor elicits the _____ reflex.

Answer: Ferguson

Flashcard 122: Leopold's _____ i.e. _____ grip is used to assess fetal lie.

Answer: 1st; fundal

Flashcard 123: In the _____ method of placental separation, _____ surface of the placenta appears first at the vulva.

Answer: Schultze; fetal

Flashcard 124: 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 125: Predictors of preterm labor include: - Uterine contractions: ≥ _____ /hr - Bishop score: ≥ 4 - Cervical length (TVS): ≤ _____ mm

Answer: 4; 25 mm

Flashcard 126: _____ method is used in cord prolapse to alleviate pressure on the cord

Answer: Vago's

Flashcard 127: 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 128: Uterine tachysystole is defined as >_____ contractions in a _____ min period

Answer: 5; 10

Flashcard 129: Expectant management with _____ alone is sufficient for Compound presentation

Answer: observation

Flashcard 130: Breech fetus in a _____ presentation at term, is an indication for cesarean section.

Answer: footling