OB/PEDS UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 PRACTICE
TEST QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
◉ Inability to conceive after 12 months of trying.
Answer: Infertility
◉ - ovulatory dysfunction
- tubal infertility
- endometriosis
- diminished reserve (geriatric pregnancy)
- uterine and cervical factors
- male infertility.
Answer: Causes of infertility
◉ - omega 3's
- protein
- vitamin D
- folic acid.
Answer: Good for fertility
◉ - trans fatty acids
,- high caffeine consumption
- added sugars
- refined carbs
- alcohol.
Answer: Bad for fertility
◉ - specialist in care of healthy women anticipating a normal pregnancy
and birth
- focus on wellness
- encourage family participation in decision making
- trained to identify problems in pregnancy
- work with obstetrician related to complicated pregnancies/births.
Answer: Midwife
◉ - "a woman who serves"
- provides emotional support and advice for mom and family and
suggestions for easing discomfort.
Answer: Doula
◉ - medical reasons: complications like placenta previa, fetal distress,
breech presentation
- elective reasons: scheduled for convenience or to avoid labor
complications.
Answer: Indications for a C-section
,◉ - short term: infection, blood clots, bleeding
- long term: potential for future pregnancy complications and scarring.
Answer: Risks of C-sections
◉ - baby: reduced risk of birth injuries
- mother: controlled delivery environment, avoidance of labor
complications.
Answer: Benefits of C-sections
◉ - bonding: immediate skin-to-skin contact may be delayed
- breastfeeding: may require additional support due to initial discomfort.
Answer: Considerations of C-sections
◉ Vaginal delivery in a woman who has previously had a C-section.
Answer: VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)
◉ - suitable for women with a low transverse uterine scar
- preference to avoid surgery and its associated risks.
Answer: VBAC
◉ - uterine rupture
- emergency C-section.
, Answer: Risks for VBAC
◉ - shorter recovery time, lower risk of infection, less blood loss
compared to repeat C-section
- fewer complications in subsequent pregnancies and deliveries.
Answer: Benefits of VBAC
◉ Irregular, non-painful contractions that prepare the body for actual
labor.
Answer: Braxton hicks contractions
◉ Infrequent and irregular, typically last 30 seconds to 2 minutes, mild
and don't get progressively stronger, don't become closer together or
more intense over time.
Answer: Braxton hicks contractions
◉ MC in 3rd trimester, helps uterus prepare for actual labor, softens
cervix in preparation for dilation.
Answer: Braxton hicks contractions
◉ - hours to days
- 0-6 cm of cervical dilation
- mild to moderate contractions, irregular, become more regular over
time
- low back pain, cramping, bloody show (mucus plug release).
AND ANSWERS 2026 PRACTICE
TEST QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
◉ Inability to conceive after 12 months of trying.
Answer: Infertility
◉ - ovulatory dysfunction
- tubal infertility
- endometriosis
- diminished reserve (geriatric pregnancy)
- uterine and cervical factors
- male infertility.
Answer: Causes of infertility
◉ - omega 3's
- protein
- vitamin D
- folic acid.
Answer: Good for fertility
◉ - trans fatty acids
,- high caffeine consumption
- added sugars
- refined carbs
- alcohol.
Answer: Bad for fertility
◉ - specialist in care of healthy women anticipating a normal pregnancy
and birth
- focus on wellness
- encourage family participation in decision making
- trained to identify problems in pregnancy
- work with obstetrician related to complicated pregnancies/births.
Answer: Midwife
◉ - "a woman who serves"
- provides emotional support and advice for mom and family and
suggestions for easing discomfort.
Answer: Doula
◉ - medical reasons: complications like placenta previa, fetal distress,
breech presentation
- elective reasons: scheduled for convenience or to avoid labor
complications.
Answer: Indications for a C-section
,◉ - short term: infection, blood clots, bleeding
- long term: potential for future pregnancy complications and scarring.
Answer: Risks of C-sections
◉ - baby: reduced risk of birth injuries
- mother: controlled delivery environment, avoidance of labor
complications.
Answer: Benefits of C-sections
◉ - bonding: immediate skin-to-skin contact may be delayed
- breastfeeding: may require additional support due to initial discomfort.
Answer: Considerations of C-sections
◉ Vaginal delivery in a woman who has previously had a C-section.
Answer: VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)
◉ - suitable for women with a low transverse uterine scar
- preference to avoid surgery and its associated risks.
Answer: VBAC
◉ - uterine rupture
- emergency C-section.
, Answer: Risks for VBAC
◉ - shorter recovery time, lower risk of infection, less blood loss
compared to repeat C-section
- fewer complications in subsequent pregnancies and deliveries.
Answer: Benefits of VBAC
◉ Irregular, non-painful contractions that prepare the body for actual
labor.
Answer: Braxton hicks contractions
◉ Infrequent and irregular, typically last 30 seconds to 2 minutes, mild
and don't get progressively stronger, don't become closer together or
more intense over time.
Answer: Braxton hicks contractions
◉ MC in 3rd trimester, helps uterus prepare for actual labor, softens
cervix in preparation for dilation.
Answer: Braxton hicks contractions
◉ - hours to days
- 0-6 cm of cervical dilation
- mild to moderate contractions, irregular, become more regular over
time
- low back pain, cramping, bloody show (mucus plug release).
