RhD-negative women may be sensitized with fetal blood during any bleeding episode in the antepartum period. If a Kleihauer-Betke test determines greater than 15 ml of fetal blood in the maternal circulation, it is import
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RhD-negative women may be sensitized with fetal blood during any bleeding episode in the antepartum period. If a Kleihauer-Betke test determines greater than 15 ml of fetal blood in the maternal circulation, it is important to recognize that – ANSWER: a 300-mg Rh immunoglobulin dose may not be sufficient to prevent sensitization.
Mrs. Jordan has arrived to the unit for a labor evaluation. She is 39 weeks pregnant and is complaining of continuous abdominal pain. She is having high frequency, low amplitude contractions and the fetal heart pattern shows minimal variability. You suspect that Mrs. Jordan may have a - ANSWER: placental abruption
Amniotic band syndrome is associated with what complication in pregnancy? ANSWER: PROM
Classic signs of placenta previa are - ANSWER: painless, bright red bleeding.
All of the following complications may predispose a pregnant woman to disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) except - ANSWER: preterm labor.
Ms. Linghu arrived at the obstetric care unit for a labor evaluation. She is 28 weeks gestation and is complaining of a lower back ache and cramping. The physician has asked for assistance in obtaining a sample to assess for fetal fibronectin (fFN). Which statement about fFN is most accurate?
ANSWER: The positive predictive value of fFN is high. (WRONG)
Which feature is recommended when monitoring twin gestations to differentiate between fetal heart rates and maternal heart rate?
ANSWER: dual efm monitors (WRONG)
Which of the following is not a contraindication for magnesium sulfate administration?
ANSWER: hyperkalemia
A woman with higher-order multiples is at risk for all of the following except
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