Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Fifth Edition

Lawrence Impey, Tim Child

Multiple Choice Questions

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Chapter 34, Question 1.


1. Which of the following UK definitions and terms regarding perinatal mortality is true?

A Stillbirth (UK definition) occurs when a fetus is delivered after 20 completed weeks' gestation showing no signs of life.

B Neonatal death is defined as death occurring within 30 days of delivery.

C Early neonatal death occurs within 14 days of delivery.

D Miscarriage occurs when a fetus is born with no signs of life before 24 weeks' gestation.

E The perinatal mortality rate is the sum of stillbirths and early neonatal deaths per 1000 live births.

F ‘Corrected’ perinatal mortality takes account of ethnic differences.