Screening and treatment for this condition in a pregnant woman with a previous preterm birth may reduce the risk preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM).
What is...
bacterial vaginosis?
100
The preferred drug used to accelerate fetal lung maturity.
What are...
steroids?
200
The percentage of babies born at <34 weeks
What is...
1%-2%?
200
A watery cause of preterm labour.
What is...
PROM?
200
The biggest problem for a baby delivered preterm.
What is...
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)?
200
This preventative treatment option has not been shown to decrease preterm birthrates.
What is...
bed rest (or home monitoring)?
200
The amount of time for the full benefit from a complete dose of steroids.
What is...
48 hours?
300
The gestational age before which long term sequelae occur most often.
What is...
<28 weeks?
300
A watery cause of PROM and PTL.
What is...
Polyhydramnios?
300
While assessing a woman with PROM, this exam should be avoided until induction is initiated or labour has begun.
What is...
a digital exam?
300
The diagnosis of preterm labour should never be made using this method of communication.
What is...
the telephone?
300
The upper limit (gestation) at which steroids are recommended.
What is...
34 weeks?
400
The percentage of ALL neonatal morbidity/mortality attributable to Preterm Labour.
What is...
75%?
400
2 or more.
What is...
Multiple pregnancy?
400
The importance of this determination cannot be overstated in the management of preterm labour.
What is...
accurate dating?
400
The information women should receive during their pregnancies to ensure early diagnosis of preterm labour.
What are...
The signs and symptoms of preterm labour?
400
Steroids should not be given in the presence of this condition.
What is...
chorioamnionitis?
500
The percentage of pregnancies complicated by term Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PROM).
What is...
2-10%?
500
A behavioral cause of PROM and PTL.
What is...
Smoking?
500
The name of the part of the fetal monitor that helps to assess uterine activity.
What is...
Tocodymanometer?
500
The evaluation of these two things are needed to confirm a diagnosis of preterm labour.
What are...
contractions and cervix?
500
The medication used when the gestation is less than or equal to 31 + 6 weeks AND preterm birth is imminent?