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Signs of infant respiratory distress include nasal flaring, intercostal and sternal retractions, expiratory grunting and cyanosis, and a respiratory rate of greater than:

An infant born by emergency cesarean section for placental abruption is limp with a weak cry, grimace, a heart rate of 80 bpm, and is cyanotic at 1 minute of life.  The initial 1-minute Apgar score is:

The FHR drops 40 bpm precipitously at the beginning of the contraction and returns to baseline at the end of the contraction. What do you do FIRST?

Identify the following electronic fetal monitoring tracing:  

During a one-month postpartum visit, a lactating woman complains of persistently sore, reddened nipples. Based on this maternal complaint your evaluation of the newborn should include assessment for:

Tobacco use in pregnancy may cause:

A 32 year old G3P1011 at 24 weeks gestation is diagnosed with placenta accreta.  The maternal fetal medicine (MFM) doctor explained that it was likely due to a previous Cesarean section as the placenta was lying over the Cesarean scar.  All of the following options should be discussed EXCEPT:

A G1P0 presents for prenatal care at 10 weeks gestation. The patient admits to opiate addiction and is asking for help. What is the best next step?

Identify the NICHD category for this fetal tracing:   

Upon noting the following electronic fetal monitoring tracing, what would be an appropriate intervention?