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. 2022 Dec;34(4):284–290. doi: 10.5455/msm.2022.34.284-290

Table 2. Participants’ answers regarding knowledge questions. (N=100).

N %
Which medication may be administered to accelerate fetal lung maturation when a preterm delivery is expected? Magnesium sulfate 14 14.0
Terbutaline 6 6.0
Nifedipine 8 8.0
Betamethasone 72 72.0
Which diagnostic procedure is contraindicated in the presence of preterm premature rupture of the membranes? The nitrazine test 13 13.0
The digital vaginal examination 41 41.0
The sterile speculum exam 34 34.0
The fern test 12 12.0
A 33 weeks pregnant woman is admitted to the obstetric emergency department with severe abdominal pain, a tetanic uterus, no signs of vaginal bleeding and signs of hypovolemic shock. What is the most likely diagnosis? Placenta previa 8 8.0
Acute appendicitis 6 6.0
Peripheral placental abruption 18 18.0
Concealed placental abruption 68 68.0
Which is the major complication from ruptured vasa previa? Maternal end organ damage 15 15.0
Neonatal sepsis 11 11.0
Maternal mortality 11 11.0
Fetal mortality 63 63.0
Which cardiotocographic finding indicates umbilical cord prolapse during labor? Fetal tachycardia 6 6.0
Prolonged fetal bradycardia 66 66.0
Early deceleration 11 11.0
Late deceleration 17 17.0
Which cardiotocographic finding may indicate fetal hypoxia? Early deceleration 14 14.0
Late deceleration 48 48.0
Variable deceleration 34 34.0
Acceleration 4 4.0
The mode of delivery in a twin pregnancy does not depend on: The presentation of the first twin 5 5.0
The presentation of the second twin 57 57.0
Gestational age 11 11.0
Fetal size 27 27.0
Which presentation from the following cannot result in vaginal delivery? Occiput anterior 5 5.0
Occiput posterior 12 12.0
Mentum anterior 29 29.0
Mentum posterior 54 54.0
Which of the following is not a prerequisite for the correct application of the vacuum suction cup? Empty bladder 34 34.0
Full cervical dilation 10 10.0
Knowledge of the position/presentation of the fetus 5 5.0
History of uterine atony 51 51.0
Assisted vaginal delivery is indicated in: Prolonged second stage of labor 62 62.0
Placenta previa 9 9.0
Unengaged fetal head 14 14.0
Preterm labor <34 weeks of gestation 15 15.0
Following the delivery of the fetal head, you note retraction of the fetal head against the maternal perineum known as “turtle sign”. This sign is suggestive of the presence of: Uterine rupture 12 12.0
Cephalopelvic disproportion 17 17.0
Shoulder dystocia 65 65.0
Uterine inertia 6 6.0
In case of shoulder dystocia, which of the following should not be applied? Maternal hands and knees position 17 17.0
Fundal pressure 51 51.0
Suprapubic pressure 23 23.0
McRoberts' maneuver 9 9.0
A third-degree perineal laceration does not involve injury to: Vaginal mucosa 11 11.0
Perineal muscles 8 8.0
External anal sphincter 18 18.0
Anorectal mucosa 63 63.0
Which of the following is not a complication of the trauma of a fourth-degree perineal laceration? Urinary incontinence 42 42.0
Rectovaginal fistula 16 16.0
Faecal incontinence 13 13.0
Dyspareunia 29 29.0
Which is the most common cause of severe postpartum hemorrhage? Genital tract lacerations 14 14.0
Coagulation disorders 4 4.0
Uterine atony 66 66.0
Retained placenta 16 16.0
Which of the following should comprise the first action to evaluate the possible cause of postpartum hemorrhage? Transabdominal ultrasound 15 15.0
Transabdominal bimanual palpation of the uterus 52 52.0
A computed tomography scan 9 9.0
Laboratory tests (complete blood count. coagulation tests) 24 24.0
How should a pregnant woman be positioned for cardiopulmonary resuscitation? Supine position with manual left uterine displacement 43 43.0
Supine position with manual right uterine displacement 6 6.0
Right lateral tilt position 32 32.0
Trendelenburg position 19 19.0
In a woman greater than 20 weeks of gestation, after how many minutes of unsuccessful cardiopulmonary resuscitation should a perimortem cesarean section be performed? 4-5 minutes 43 43.0
9-10 minutes 31 31.0
14-15 minutes 17 17.0
19-20 minutes 9 9.0
After how many minutes of unsuccessful cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a newborn, may it be reasonable to stop the effort? 5 minutes 18 18.0
10 minutes 26 26.0
15 minutes 39 39.0
20 minutes 17 17.0
During neonatal cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the ratio of synchronized chest compressions and ventilations in one minute should be: 30 chest compressions and 15 ventilations 74 74.0
40 chest compressions and 20 ventilations 8 8.0
90 chest compressions and 30 ventilations 12 12.0
120 chest compressions and 60 ventilations 6 6.0