DHA Maternal, Newborn & Women's Health

Question 1

A primigravida at 38 weeks gestation presents with blood pressure 158/104 mmHg, proteinuria 2+, and headache. Which condition does this most likely represent?

Accepted Answer

Preeclampsia with severe features

Answer

Gestational hypertension

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Chronic hypertension

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HELLP syndrome

Question 2

A newborn's APGAR score is assessed at 1 minute. The baby has a heart rate of 90 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of limbs, grimaces to stimulation, and is blue peripherally but pink centrally. What is the APGAR score?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

5

Answer

7

Answer

4

Question 3

Which of the following is the FIRST-LINE management for postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine atony?

Accepted Answer

Uterine massage and oxytocin administration

Answer

Surgical uterine artery ligation

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Bimanual uterine compression and misoprostol

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Emergency hysterectomy

Question 4

At which cervical dilation does the active phase of the first stage of labor begin, according to contemporary obstetric guidelines?

Accepted Answer

6 cm

Answer

4 cm

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8 cm

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3 cm

Question 5

A breastfeeding mother asks how to recognize correct infant latch. Which finding indicates a PROPER latch?

Accepted Answer

Most of the areola is inside the infant's mouth with lips flanged outward

Answer

Only the nipple is in the infant's mouth

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The infant's lips are turned inward (inverted)

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The infant makes a clicking sound during feeding

Question 6

A neonate born at 34 weeks gestation is assessed for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Which finding is MOST consistent with this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Expiratory grunting, nasal flaring, and subcostal retractions

Answer

Bilateral rhonchi and productive cough

Answer

Inspiratory stridor and barking cough

Answer

Absent breath sounds on one side with tracheal deviation