Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Fifth Edition

Lawrence Impey, Tim Child

Multiple Choice Questions

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Chapter 23, Question 1.


1. Aetiological factors in spontaneous preterm labour – which of the following are true?

A Delivery before 34 weeks occurs in 20% of twins.

B Spontaneous preterm labour is more common in the presence of fetal compromise.

C Uterine abnormalities such as fibroids or müllerian abnormalities are a cause of first-trimester miscarriage, but not preterm delivery.

D Cervical surgery and recurrent terminations of pregnancy protect against preterm delivery.

E Infection is very common with preterm delivery.

F Pre-eclampsia is associated with preterm delivery.