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Epidemiology and Biology of Preterm Birth

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Free

CME Credits:

1.5

CE Credits:

1.8

NOTE: Prior to submitting this exam, please print a copy for your records. Upon submission, you will be redirected to the answer key. You must answer 6 of 8 of the post-test questions correctly in order to pass. If you pass, you will receive your certificate within 2-4 weeks.

Step 1: Please provide your contact information
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Step 2: Complete the post-test
1. An infant who is born at 34 weeks of gestation and whose birth weight is 1,600 grams (about the 9th percentile for 34 weeks’) is best described as:		Preterm, low birthweight and AGA (AGA = appropriate for gestational age) Preterm, low birthweight and SGA (SGA = small for gestational age) Preterm, very low birthweight, and SGA Preterm, very low birthweight and IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction)
2. The top two causes of infant mortality in the U.S. are:		Birth defects and preterm/low birthweight Birth defects and maternal substance abuse Preterm/low birthweight and maternal substance abuse Birth defects and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Preterm/low birthweight and trauma/accidents/domestic violence
3. Serious long-term morbidity is less common for infants born after:		26 weeks of gestation 28 weeks of gestation 32 weeks of gestation 36 weeks of gestation
4. The rate of preterm birth between 1983 and 2003:		Went up due to increased maternal stress and substance abuse Went down due to improved access to prenatal care Went up partly because of the increase in multifetal pregnancies Went down because there were fewer teen pregnancies
5. A woman whose first birth was preterm should be informed that:		The risk of another preterm birth is low as long as she gets regular prenatal care The risk of another preterm birth is increased and rises with each additional preterm birth that she experiences The risk of another preterm birth is increased only if she is African American The risk of another preterm birth is the same as in her 1st pregnancy
6. Which statement is true?		The rate of preterm births has increased 35% since 1983 �Late preterm� infants constitute 60% of preterm births in the U.S. Older mothers (over age 35) have contributed more to the current rise in preterm births than teen mothers The category of �late preterm� identifies infants between the gestational ages of 32 and 36 weeks
7. What factors may contribute to a short cervix?		Biologic variation Inflammation Contractions All of the above
8. The rise in multiple gestations has been most affected by:		A rise in spontaneous dizygotic births among African-American women A rise in assisted reproductive technology procedures among white women A rise in artificial insemination procedures All of the above
Step 3: Complete feedback questions
On a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being best, please rate how well the activity met the stated objective
Describe the epidemiologic and economic factors associated with preterm birth		5 4 3 2 1
Recognize definitions, risk factors, pathways and clinical diagnosis of preterm birth		5 4 3 2 1
Express the significance of preterm birth as an important public health issue		5 4 3 2 1
On a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being best, please rate the following:
Effectiveness of teaching/learning methods		5 4 3 2 1
Relevancy of this topic to clinical practice		5 4 3 2 1
Increased understanding of the topic		5 4 3 2 1
Relevancy of content to stated learning objectives		5 4 3 2 1
Please comment on the scientific rigor, fairness and balance of the content of this activity
State any changes you will make in your clinical practice as a result of this publication:
What did you like the most about this activity?
What did you like the least about this activity?
What topics would you suggest for future programs?

NOTE: Prior to submitting this exam, please print a copy for your records. Upon submission, you will be redirected to the answer key. You must answer 6 of 8 of the post-test questions correctly in order to pass. If you pass, you will receive your certificate within 2-4 weeks.

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