Which of the following are potential causes of preterm labor? Smoking, alcohol consumption, drug abuse, poor prenatal care Nutritional deficiencies, lack of exercise, dehydration, genetic factors Intrauterine infection/inflammation, decidual hemorrhage, excessive uterine stretch, maternal or fetal stress High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, advanced maternal age

Intrauterine infection/inflammation, decidual hemorrhage, excessive uterine stretch, maternal or fetal stress

Which conditions are associated with intrauterine infection/inflammation? Obesity, thyroid disorders Chorioamnionitis, bacterial vaginosis Gestational diabetes, preeclampsia Hypertension, anemia

Chorioamnionitis, bacterial vaginosis

What factors can lead to excessive uterine stretch? Single pregnancy, low amniotic fluid Multiple babies, polyhydramnios Short cervix, low maternal weight Small uterus, low fetal weight

Multiple babies, polyhydramnios

Which of the following are risk factors for preterm labor? Low socioeconomic status, lack of education, inadequate healthcare access Healthy lifestyle, regular prenatal care, balanced diet, exercise 35 years old, multiple babies, infections, placental problems, HTN, polyhydramnios, cervical incompetence, previous preterm, smoking/alcohol/drug abuse, short women Advanced maternal age, high BMI, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet

35 years old, multiple babies, infections, placental problems, HTN, polyhydramnios, cervical incompetence, previous preterm, smoking/alcohol/drug abuse, short women

Why are preterm births challenging to prevent? They are easily predicted and managed They are always caused by infections Many risk factors are nonmodifiable They only occur in high-risk pregnancies

Many risk factors are nonmodifiable

What is Fetal Fibronectin (fFN) and its role during pregnancy? A hormone that regulates fetal growth A protein produced during pregnancy that attaches the fetal sac to the uterine lining A mineral that strengthens fetal bones A vitamin essential for fetal development

A protein produced during pregnancy that attaches the fetal sac to the uterine lining

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What term is used to describe a birth that occurs between 20 and 37 weeks of gestation?

Which condition is characterized by regular contractions, progressive cervical changes, and occurs before 37 weeks of gestation?

What type of labor is initiated due to medical or obstetrical complications that could harm the mother or baby?

Which of the following are potential causes of preterm labor?

Which conditions are associated with intrauterine infection/inflammation?

What is a common cause of decidual hemorrhage during pregnancy?

What factors can lead to excessive uterine stretch?

Which of the following are risk factors for preterm labor?

Why are preterm births challenging to prevent?

What is Fetal Fibronectin (fFN) and its role during pregnancy?

How can testing for fFN help determine the likelihood of preterm labor?

In the fFN test, what is the most accurate indicator to assess?

Women with what type of cervix are more likely to experience preterm labor?

What method is used to test the length of a woman's cervix?

Which interventions are used for the prevention of pre-term labor?

What are tocolytics and their purpose in managing preterm labor?

Why are tocolytics administered during preterm labor?

Is there a specific medication used to stop preterm labor?

What is the primary goal of administering tocolytics during preterm labor?

Under what circumstances should tocolytics not be used?

What are the types of tocolytics used in managing preterm labor?

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