CAESAREAN SECTION

Question 1

Caesarean section is the operation performed to deliver a woman per _________ (before or after?) the age of viability

Answer 1

abdomen

After

Question 2

WHO recommended an ideal CS rate of between _____ to ______ %

Answer 2

10

15

Question 3

The first successful CS recorded was by Jacob Nufer who delivered his wife after ________________ in 1588

Answer 3

prolonged labour

Question 4

Caesarean section

The delivery of the ________,________, and ____________ (before or after?) the age of viability ( 28 weeks gestation) through an incision
made through the ________________________ and ____________

Answer 4

fetus ; placenta ; membranes

After; anterior abdominal wall layers

uterine cavity

Question 5

Delivery per abdomen at lower gestational age is referred to
as a _______________

Answer 5

hysterotomy

Question 6

Definition of terms
◦ By timing- ________ or __________
◦ By uterine incision- _________,___________, or __________
◦ By number of operations- __________ or ___________
◦ By access to the uterine cavity- ____________ or _____________
◦ By concurrent procedures- CS myomectomy, CS hysterectomy,
CS sterilization.

Answer 6

Elective ; Emergency

Classical, lower segment, Delee

Primary ; repeat CS

Transperitoneal ; extraperitoneal

Question 7

Category of caesarean section

Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4

Answer 7

Emergency
Urgent
Scheduled
Elective

Question 8

Emergency indication

Is??

Answer 8

Immediate threat to life of woman or fetus

Question 9

Urgent indication

Answer 9

Maternal or fetal compromise which is Not immediately life threatening

Question 10

Scheduled indication

Answer 10

No maternal or fetal compromise but needs early delivery

Question 11

Elective indication

Answer 11

At a time to suit the woman and maternity services

Question 12

DDI?

Answer 12

Decision to delivery interval

Question 13

The operating table should be placed at a ———————- to reduce the risk of maternal hypotension

Answer 13

15-degree left tilt

Question 14

Which incision is easier?

Answer 14

Classical

Question 15

Which incision is more appropriate in obese woman?

Answer 15

Classical

Question 16

Which incision has less chance of dehiscence?

Answer 16

Lower segment

Question 17

Unsuccessful TOLAC leading to ______________

Answer 17

emergency CS