Doula Certification Evidence-Based Practices and Research 2

Question 1

What does the acronym ACOG stand for?

Accepted Answer

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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Association of Certified Obstetric Guidance

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American Council of OB-GYN Practitioners

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Association for Certified Obstetric Goals

Question 2

What is physiologic birth?

Accepted Answer

Birth that unfolds with minimal intervention, allowing natural labor processes to occur

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A birth requiring significant medical intervention

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Birth that takes place only in a hospital setting

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A birth managed entirely by physicians

Question 3

What is a systematic review in healthcare research?

Accepted Answer

A rigorous synthesis of multiple studies on a specific clinical question

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A review of a single landmark study

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A hospital policy document

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A clinical case report

Question 4

What is Group B Streptococcus (GBS) screening in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A test for bacteria in the vagina/rectum that can be transmitted to the baby during birth

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A postpartum mood disorder screening test

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A breastfeeding readiness assessment

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A routine newborn blood test

Question 5

What is an episiotomy?

Accepted Answer

A surgical incision made in the perineum to widen the vaginal opening during birth

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A spontaneous perineal tear during birth

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A cesarean incision technique

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A cervical ripening procedure

Question 6

What did the ARRIVE trial (2018) find about labor induction at 39 weeks?

Accepted Answer

It was associated with reduced cesarean rates and similar neonatal outcomes compared to expectant management

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It is always associated with worse neonatal outcomes

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It always leads to cesarean birth

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It is only recommended after 42 weeks gestation