ALSO - MCQ Sample Questions

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1. With regard to CTGs which one of the following is FALSE?

A Accelerations are defined as an increase in the fetal heart rate of 15 beats per minute lasting 15 seconds or more

B An early deceleration by definition may drop by up to 60 beats per minute

C Variable decelerations occur in up to 80% of second stage labours.

D Variable decelerations occur in up to 80% of second stage labours.

E Shallow late decelerations are usually clinically insignificant.

2. Which one factor is not associated with a risk of a third degree tear?

A Episiotomy.

B Lithotomy.

C Birth weight.

D OP position.

E Forceps.

3. Regarding neonatal resuscitation: which one of the following is correct ?

A Commence cardiac compressions if the fetal heart rate is less than 80 beats per minute

B Most meconium aspiration occurs in utero

C Fetal Laryngoscope blades are curved

D The umbilical vein is the smallest of the 3 vessels

E An umbilical arterial catheter provides excellent IV access

4. Which one of the following increase the risk of HIV transmission from mother to baby?

A Breast feeding.

B Vaginal delivery versus Caesarean section

C High Viral load.

D Prolonged Premature rupture of membranes.

E All of the above.

5. With regard to the presentation of uterine rupture which one of the following is correct?

A Less than 5 % occur out of hospital.

B It can be associated with severe variable decelerations on the CTG.

C It can cause recession of the fetal head vaginally.

D It can be associated with hyperstimulation.

E All of the above.