Obstetrics and Gynecology Quiz: Core Concepts

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Which of the following statements about breastfeeding is CORRECT?

Which of the following statements about postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is TRUE?

Episiotomy is currently performed in approximately what percentage of vaginal deliveries in the USA?

Which of the following statements regarding cesarean section delivery is TRUE?

Non-reassuring elements of intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring patterns include which of the following?

A 37-year-old G2P1 presents at 40 weeks for elective induction of labor. Her prior delivery was by cesarean section for breech presentation at term. Which of the following methods of inducing labor is absolutely contraindicated in this setting?

The second stage of labor is defined as which of the following?

A 28-year-old G4P2+1 at 31 weeks' gestation presents to your office complaining of leakage of clear fluid from the vagina. She denies abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding. On sterile speculum exam, you confirm the presence of amniotic fluid and the cervix appears closed. Which of the following represents the most appropriate management option?

A 39-year-old G2P1 presents at 18 weeks' gestation for her scheduled fetal anatomic survey. During the examination, the fetal anatomy is noted to be normal, but the cervical length is measured at 15mm. Despite counseling about the lack of consistent data showing a benefit in this setting, the patient requests that a cervical cerclage be placed. Which of the following, if present, would be considered an absolute contraindication to cervical cerclage placement?

A 24-year-old G2P1 presents at 26 weeks' gestation with regular, painful uterine contractions and cervical dilation to 4cm. You perform an amniocentesis to exclude intra-amniotic infection. Which of the following risk factors is most strongly associated with her diagnosis?