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What does "gravida" mean in an obstetric history?

1. AThe number of children now living
2. BThe total number of pregnancies, including the current one
3. CThe number of births after 20 weeks
4. DThe number of babies born at term

What is the main aim of tocolytic drugs such as nifedipine in preterm labour?

1. ARipening the cervix
2. BPreventing maternal seizures
3. CSuppressing uterine contractions
4. DMaturing the fetal lungs

A pregnant teenager is at increased risk of which complication?

1. APreterm birth and low birth weight
2. BMultiple pregnancy
3. CMacrosomia and shoulder dystocia
4. DPost-term pregnancy beyond 42 weeks

How does a port-wine stain differ from a "stork bite" (salmon patch)?

1. AA stork bite is a raised tumour that grows quickly
2. BA stork bite only occurs in preterm babies
3. CA port-wine stain does not fade with time
4. DA port-wine stain always disappears within a year

During newborn resuscitation, what is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths?

1. A15 compressions to 2 breaths
2. B5 compressions to 1 breath
3. C3 compressions to 1 breath
4. D30 compressions to 2 breaths

When the newborn's head is turned to one side, the arm on that side extends and the other arm flexes. Which reflex is this?

1. ATonic neck reflex
2. BRooting reflex
3. CMoro reflex
4. DPalmar grasp reflex

A woman at 40 weeks calls the unit. Her contractions are every 10 to 20 minutes and irregular, her membranes are intact and the baby is moving well. What is the best advice?

1. ARest at home and come in if contractions become regular
2. BCome in immediately by ambulance
3. CTake a laxative to stimulate labour
4. DLie flat on her back and count the contractions for 4 hours

A woman 5 hours after birth had a large blood loss and now has a heart rate of 128/min, blood pressure of 88/50 mmHg and cold hands. Which action is most important?

1. AGive her a hot drink and recheck in an hour
2. BCall for urgent help and start fluid resuscitation
3. CEncourage her to breastfeed to contract the uterus
4. DAsk her to walk to improve circulation