Question 15 · LEK · Induction of labor
Indicate the true statements concerning labor induction:
1) in the case of cholestasis of pregnancy when fatty acid concentration is 45 nmol/L the labor induction should be considered after 34 weeks of gestation;
2) in the case of gestational diabetes the labor induction should be considered after 39 weeks of gestation;
3) rupture of membranes is an absolute contraindication to labor preinduction with the use of prostaglandins;
4) in the case of pregestational diabetes the labor induction should be considered after 39 weeks of gestation;
5) in the pregnancy complicated by diabetes the labor induction is indicated when the difference between the fetal abdomen diameter and the biparietal diameter is over 4 cm.
The correct answer is:
2) in the case of gestational diabetes the labor induction should be considered after 39 weeks of gestation;
3) rupture of membranes is an absolute contraindication to labor preinduction with the use of prostaglandins;
4) in the case of pregestational diabetes the labor induction should be considered after 39 weeks of gestation;
5) in the pregnancy complicated by diabetes the labor induction is indicated when the difference between the fetal abdomen diameter and the biparietal diameter is over 4 cm.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,5.
- B. 1,2,3.
- C. 1,2,3,5.
- D. only 2.
- E. 3,4.
Hint
Check each statement for the correct marker and units, the right gestational age thresholds and whether a finding favours induction or cesarean.
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