Q1. What gestation is preterm labour defined as?
After 20 weeks
Q2. How do you diagnose preterm labour?
History only
Q3. What tests are useful in diagnosing preterm labour?
Examination showing no change in the cervix
Q4. Patient has a short cervix. Would you
Consider progesterone
Q5. Patient comes in preterm labour. What will you do?
Tocolysis with nifedipine
Q6.Patient with history of previous preterm birth is anxious. What can be offered?
Examination of the cervix
Q7. If the patient comes in preterm labour, would you consider giving steroids and magnesium sulphate?
Yes
Q8.Patient comes in preterm prelabour rupture of membranes at 30 week. What will you do?
Admit and start antibiotics and check wcc and crp
Q9.Magnesium sulphate helps with
Neuroprotection
Q10. Patient comes at 28 weeks with ruptured membranes and transverse lie. Will you?
Classical c-section
Q11. If patient comes with very preterm labour at 25 weeks, will you
Send her to a hospital with neonatal services
Q12. Impact of preterm delivery
Has long term implications for the baby and family