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Obstetric Emergencies

Provider
NCC; computer administration through PSI test centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination at a test center; live remote proctoring is unavailable for C-OBE.
Exam questions
Total questions: 125; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
Time limit
2 hours
Passing score
Criterion-referenced ability standard; no fixed percentage passing level is published.
Examination outline
  • Assessment and Prevention (20%)
    • Pre-Existing Conditions
    • Risk Assessment and Clinical Risk Factors
    • Physical Exam and Diagnostic Studies
  • Identification, Management, and Treatment of Obstetric and Postpartum Emergencies (75%)
    • Medical Emergencies
    • Intrapartum and Postpartum Emergencies
    • Infection and Sepsis
    • Maternal Resuscitation
    • Hypertension
    • Hemorrhage
  • Professional Practice (5%)
    • Social Determinants of Health, Bias, Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
    • Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Ethical Issues, and Quality Improvement
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