Pregnancy and Childbirth Emergencies Quiz

Regular contractions indicate the onset of preterm labor.

Cesarean section involves surgical delivery of the baby from the uterus.

Miscarriage is the term for pregnancy loss before 20 weeks gestation.

Postpartum hemorrhage is characterized by excessive bleeding after childbirth.

Vaginal bleeding can indicate placenta previa.

Ectopic pregnancy refers to pregnancy outside the uterus.

Preeclampsia presents with high blood pressure and proteinuria during pregnancy.

Oxytocin is the hormone responsible for initiating labor.

Preterm refers to a baby born before completing 37 weeks of gestation.

Occiput anterior is the optimal fetal position for vaginal delivery.

Manual removal of the placenta is a method to manage postpartum hemorrhage.

Colostrum is the initial milk produced by the breasts after childbirth.

Abruptio placenta refers to premature detachment of the placenta.

The umbilical cord supplies oxygen and nutrients to the fetus during pregnancy.

Preeclampsia can lead to preterm labor as a complication.

Afterbirth is the placenta expelled from the uterus after childbirth.

Amniotic fluid embolism can lead to severe complications like cardiac arrest.