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Which assessment tool or measurement is most useful for management decisions after a fetus has been diagnosed with fetal growth restriction?

A 35-year-old presents with complaints of vaginal bleeding between periods and postcoital bleeding. Upon pelvic examination you observe the following: What is your diagnosis and plan of care?

A 19-year-old woman presents to the emergency department for worsening myalgias, chills, nausea, and generalized weakness. Her symptoms began approximately 5 days ago. She denies any recent travel history or sick contacts and states she is currently menstruating and using tampons. Her temperature is 102.0°F (38.9°C), blood pressure is 88/55 mmHg, and pulse is 115/min. Physical examination is remarkable for confusion and widespread macular blanching erythroderma that appears like a sunburn. Laboratory studies are significant for a leukocyte count of 17,000/mm3 with a neutrophilic predominance. Blood and urine cultures are obtained. What empiric antibiotic treatment regimen is recommended before culture results?

Match the following diagnoses with their potential complications.

At 34 weeks gestation, which of the following is concerning?

A 30-year-old G2P0101 at 8 weeks presents for a new prenatal appointment.  Pregnancy history is positive for previous placental abruption and delivery at 34 weeks.  The patient is at risk for all of the following EXCEPT:

A 22-year-old G2P1001 had a 16-week ultrasound that revealed a low-lying placenta. What is the best advice to give to the patient?

Which of the following is most accurate regarding COVID-19 infection during pregnancy?

A 42-year-old G5P3104 at 37 weeks has a growth ultrasound where the estimated fetal weight (EFW) is 4512g.  What diagnosis is appropriate for this fetus?

Careful performance of the Dubowitz assessment for gestational age will yield a score that is accurate to within: