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Which factors are assessed when determining a Bishop score ? |
The consistency, position, dilation and effacement of the cervix; along with the position of the foetus in relation to the ischial spines |
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Contraindications to tocolytic therapy includes the following, EXCEPT:
Severe pre-eclampsia Severe antepartum Haemorrhage Fetal Distress Chorioamniotis Preterm Breaach presentation |
A preterm breech presentation |
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Which of the following neonatal morbidites is least likely related to forceps delivery ?
Fractures Skull Sepsis Nerve Palsies Cephalohematoma Convulsion |
Sepsis |
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Which of the following is a contra-indication for delivery using a vacuum extraction ?
Chorioamnionitis Face presentation Second Twin in vertex presentation Postterm Pregnancy Occipito Transverse Position |
Face Presentation |
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The best uterine scar a patient can have for Caesarean section is ? |
Transverse Lower Segment |
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The following are known causes of preterm labour Except :
Maternal Hypoxia Intrauterine Fetal Death Polyhydramnios Multiple Pregnancy Cervical Incompetence |
Maternal Hypoxia |
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Rupture of the membranes is suspected with all of the following except:
Positive Litmus test Positive Fern Test Pooling of amniotic fluid on speculum examination Observing Amniotic fluid drain through the cervix during speculum examination COntractions on CTG |
Contractions on CTG |
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Define: Complete Breech Presentation |
The presenting part of the fetus is breech with both hip joints and knee joints flexed |
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Compared with a midline episiotimy, an advantage of medio-lateral episiotomy is:
Ease of repair Fewer Break Downs Lower Blood Loss Less Dyspareunia Less Esctension of the Incision |
Less extension of the incision |
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In cases with premature rupture of membranes, all of the following are acceptable in the expectant management except:
Regular vaginal assessment of cervical dilatation Serial White Blood Cell Count Close Monitoring of Vital Signs Ultrasound to Assess Fetal Weight and amount of liqour Monitoring the fetus by CTG |
Regular Vaginal Assessment of Cervical Dilatation |