What Do You Know About Cesarean Delivery?

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    When is a Cesarean section performed?

    • Vaginal delivery would put baby or mother at risk
    • When the mother fears natural delivery
    • When the woman is having twins
    • When the doctor is tired
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Cesarean section, also known as C-section, is a surgery to deliver one or more babies. The World Health Organization recommends that they should be done based on medical need, and in many cases, they are lifesaving for the mother and baby.

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  • 2. 

    Where in Africa was the first successful Cesarean performed?

    • Lagos

    • Accra

    • Cape Town

    • Johannesburg

    Correct Answer
    A. Cape Town
    Explanation
    Cape Town is considered the correct answer because it is historically documented as the location where the first successful Cesarean section in Africa was performed. The procedure was performed in 1826 by Dr. James Barry, a British surgeon, at the Cape Town General Hospital. This groundbreaking surgery paved the way for future advancements in obstetrics and saved the lives of both the mother and the baby.

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  • 3. 

    Who carried out the first successful Caesarean by an European doctor in Africa?

    • Deepak Chopra

    • Dr. James Barry

    • Jonas Salk

    • Anton Chekhov

    Correct Answer
    A. Dr. James Barry
    Explanation
    Dr. James Barry is the correct answer because he was a European doctor who successfully performed the first Caesarean section in Africa. This procedure was significant because it saved the life of both the mother and the baby, and it showcased Dr. Barry's skill and expertise as a surgeon.

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    In which year was the first successful Cesarean section in America performed?

    • 1795

    • 1796

    • 1797

    • 1794

    Correct Answer
    A. 1794
    Explanation
    In 1794, the first successful Cesarean section in America was performed. This means that a surgical procedure to deliver a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus was carried out successfully for the first time in America during this year.

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    Which doctor performed the first successful Cesarean section in America?

    • Dr. Jesse Bennett

    • Dr. Andreas Vesalius

    • Dr. Benjamin Rush

    • Dr. William Osler

    Correct Answer
    A. Dr. Jesse Bennett
    Explanation
    The first successful Cesarean section in America was performed by Dr. Jesse Bennett in 1794. He conducted the procedure on his wife, Elizabeth Bennett, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. This historic event is notable for being one of the earliest successful Cesarean sections in the United States.

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    Who performed a successful Cesarean section on herself in 2000?

    • Michelle Bachelet

    • Virginia Apgar

    • Ines Ramirez

    • Tess Gerritsen

    Correct Answer
    A. Ines Ramirez
    Explanation
    The successful Cesarean section performed by a woman on herself in 2000 was carried out by Ines Ramirez Perez, a 40-year-old woman from Mexico. She performed the procedure with the help of kitchen knives and a pair of scissors when she couldn't reach a hospital in time. Despite the unconventional circumstances, both she and her baby survived the operation.

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    In which year was the Pfannenstiel incision introduced?

    • 1900

    • 1901

    • 1899

    • 1902

    Correct Answer
    A. 1900
    Explanation
    The Pfannenstiel incision was introduced in the year 1900.

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    Who introduced the transverse incision technique in C-section?

    • Elizabeth Blackwell

    • Charles Drew

    • Ferdinand Adolf Kehrer

    • James Parkinson

    Correct Answer
    A. Ferdinand Adolf Kehrer
    Explanation
    Ferdinand Adolf Kehrer is the correct answer because he is credited with introducing the transverse incision technique in C-section. This technique involves making a horizontal incision across the lower abdomen, which has been found to have several advantages over the traditional vertical incision. Kehrer's contribution in developing this technique has greatly improved the safety and outcomes of C-section procedures.

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    Who is possibly the first woman to have survived the procedure?

    • Elizabeth of Bohemia

    • Beatrice of Bourbon

    • Margaret of Bourbon

    • Mary of Avesnes

    Correct Answer
    A. Beatrice of Bourbon
    Explanation
    Beatrice of Bourbon is possibly the first woman to have survived the procedure. The question implies that there is a procedure that is being referred to, and out of the given options, Beatrice of Bourbon is the most likely candidate to have undergone and survived it.

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    Who introduced the uterine suturing in 1882?

    • Edward Jenner

    • Benjamin Spock

    • Carl Jung

    • Max Sanger

    Correct Answer
    A. Max Sanger
    Explanation
    Max Sanger is credited with introducing uterine suturing in 1882. This technique involves stitching the uterus to prevent complications during childbirth, such as excessive bleeding or rupture. Sanger's contribution to obstetrics and gynecology revolutionized the field and improved maternal and infant outcomes.

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