Module 3 sample quiz
____: The condition in pregnancy characterized by severe nausea and vomiting, leading to dehydration and weight loss.
____: A hypertensive disorder in pregnancy without proteinuria or edema.
____: The type of heart failure occurring when the left ventricle cannot move the blood forward efficiently.
____: The most common type of anemia in pregnancy.
____: The virus that causes AIDS and can be transmitted from mother to child.
____: The blood group incompatibility that can cause hemolytic disease in the newborn.
____: The diagnostic test used to confirm HIV after an initial positive ELISA test.
____: The term for a large infant often seen in diabetic pregnancies.
____: The bacteria most commonly responsible for urinary tract infections in pregnancy.
____: The syndrome caused by chronic alcohol consumption during pregnancy, leading to fetal abnormalities.
Multiple Choice (20 items)
Which of the following is a common symptom of hyperemesis gravidarum?
a) Hypertension
b) Proteinuria
c) Severe vomiting
d) Edema
Gestational hypertension is characterized by which of the following?
a) Elevated blood pressure with proteinuria
b) Elevated blood pressure without proteinuria or edema
c) Proteinuria without hypertension
d) Edema without hypertension
What is the recommended treatment for severe hyperemesis gravidarum?
a) Hospitalization and IV fluids
b) Bed rest and oral rehydration
c) Antihypertensive medication
d) Insulin therapy
Which type of heart failure occurs when the left ventricle cannot efficiently move blood forward?
a) Right-sided heart failure
b) Congestive heart failure
c) Left-sided heart failure
d) Peripartum cardiomyopathy
Which of the following conditions is the most common anemia in pregnancy?
a) Folic acid-deficiency anemia
b) Iron-deficiency anemia
c) Pernicious anemia
d) Sickle cell anemia
Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of an Rh-negative mother with an Rh-positive fetus?
a) RhIG is administered at 28 weeks and again after delivery.
b) RhIG is administered only after delivery.
c) RhIG is given to both the mother and fetus.
d) No treatment is necessary if this is the first pregnancy.
Which organism is most commonly associated with urinary tract infections in pregnant women?
a) Streptococcus B
b) Escherichia coli
c) Staphylococcus aureus
d) Mycoplasma
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for gestational diabetes?
a) Age over 25 years
b) Obesity
c) History of large babies
d) Low socioeconomic status
The drug used to prevent seizures in preeclampsia is:
a) Magnesium sulfate
b) Insulin
c) Zidovudine
d) Warfarin
Which of the following symptoms might indicate the development of eclampsia?
a) Proteinuria
b) Severe headache and visual disturbances
c) Mild edema
d) Gestational diabetes
The standard treatment for preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV is:
a) Zidovudine
b) Warfarin
c) Heparin
d) Magnesium sulfate
Which of the following is a sign of iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy?
a) Hemoglobin level below 11 g/dL
b) Hemoglobin level above 14 g/dL
c) Hemoglobin level below 7 g/dL
d) Hemoglobin level above 10 g/dL
Which complication is associated with polyhydramnios in diabetic pregnancies?
a) Oligohydramnios
b) Shoulder dystocia
c) Low birth weight
d) Hypotension
Which vitamin deficiency is linked with neural tube defects in the fetus?
a) Vitamin B12
b) Vitamin D
c) Folic acid
d) Vitamin C
Which of the following is a recommended method to prevent urinary tract infections during pregnancy?
a) Drink 1 liter of water daily
b) Wipe back to front after voiding
c) Void every 2 hours
d) Limit fluid intake to prevent frequent urination
Substance abuse during pregnancy can lead to which of the following in the infant?
a) Large for gestational age
b) Increased muscle tone
c) Prematurity and withdrawal symptoms
d) Decreased risk of infection
Which condition is indicated by a blood pressure of 160/110 mm Hg and 3+ proteinuria?
a) Gestational hypertension
b) Mild preeclampsia
c) Severe preeclampsia
d) Eclampsia
What is the normal range for fetal heart rate?
a) 100 to 120 beats per minute
b) 120 to 160 beats per minute
c) 160 to 180 beats per minute
d) 80 to 100 beats per minute
A pregnant woman with poorly controlled diabetes is at risk for:
a) Hypoglycemia
b) Macrosomia
c) Hypercalcemia
d) Oligohydramnios
Which of the following is a possible consequence of uncontrolled maternal substance abuse?
a) Fetal macrosomia
b) Decreased fetal size
c) Prolonged gestation
d) Increased fetal movements
____: The hormone primarily responsible for maintaining pregnancy by supporting the uterine lining.
____: The medical term for high blood pressure that develops during pregnancy and is characterized by swelling, sudden weight gain, and proteinuria.
____: The severe condition during pregnancy marked by convulsions, often following preeclampsia.
____: A condition in which the placenta detaches from the uterus wall before birth.
____: The substance found in the urine when the kidneys filter excess sugar from the blood due to high blood glucose levels.
____: The name of the reflex that is checked by tapping the patellar tendon.
____: The primary organ affected in preeclampsia leading to proteinuria.
____: The medical term for excessive amniotic fluid.
____: The process by which the cervix opens during labor.
____: The name of the drug commonly used to control seizures in eclampsia.
____: The hormone that stimulates milk production after childbirth.
____: The term for the first milk produced by the mammary glands after childbirth, rich in antibodies.
____: The common term for the surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus.
____: The recommended position for a pregnant woman experiencing hypertension.
____: The medical condition characterized by severe, persistent vomiting during pregnancy.
____: The term for the organ that supplies nutrients and oxygen to the fetus during pregnancy.
____: The diagnostic procedure that involves puncturing the amniotic sac to withdraw fluid for analysis.
____: The name of the bacteria most often responsible for urinary tract infections in pregnant women.
____: The condition in which a mother with Rh-negative blood develops antibodies against Rh-positive fetal blood.
____: The structure through which the fetus receives oxygenated blood from the placenta.
____: The term for the abnormal growth of placental tissue into the muscular layer of the uterus.
____: The vitamin essential for preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy.
____: The term for when the placenta covers the cervix, leading to potential complications during delivery.
____: The hormone that induces labor by stimulating uterine contractions.
____: The name for a blood pressure reading above 160/110 mm Hg in a pregnant woman.
____: The substance used to assess fetal lung maturity through amniotic fluid testing.
____: The syndrome caused by chronic alcohol exposure in utero, leading to developmental abnormalities.
____: The term for the surgical incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening during childbirth.
____: The layer of the uterus that contracts during labor to help push the baby out.
____: The term for the first movement of the fetus felt by the mother during pregnancy.
Multiple Choice (10 items)
Which of the following hormones is responsible for maintaining the uterine lining during pregnancy?
a) Oxytocin
b) Estrogen
c) Progesterone
d) Prolactin
Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure, proteinuria, and edema during pregnancy?
a) Gestational diabetes
b) Hyperemesis gravidarum
c) Preeclampsia
d) Placenta previa
What is the recommended treatment for severe preeclampsia?
a) Oral antihypertensives and bed rest
b) Magnesium sulfate and immediate delivery
c) Increased fluid intake and monitoring
d) Insulin therapy and dietary adjustments
Which of the following is a key symptom of eclampsia?
a) Severe headache
b) Convulsions
c) Increased fetal movement
d) Low blood pressure
What is the primary function of the placenta during pregnancy?
a) Producing hormones for the mother
b) Filtering waste products from the fetus
c) Supplying oxygen and nutrients to the fetus
d) Protecting the fetus from infection
Which diagnostic test is commonly used to assess fetal well-being in late pregnancy?
a) Amniocentesis
b) Ultrasound
c) Glucose tolerance test
d) Non-stress test
Which condition involves the detachment of the placenta from the uterine wall before delivery?
a) Placenta previa
b) Placental abruption
c) Ectopic pregnancy
d) Preeclampsia
Which vitamin is critical for preventing neural tube defects in the developing fetus?
a) Vitamin B12
b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin C
d) Folic acid
What is the purpose of an episiotomy during childbirth?
a) To administer medication
b) To assess fetal heart rate
c) To enlarge the vaginal opening
d) To reduce maternal pain
Which of the following is a common complication of gestational diabetes?
a) Low birth weight
b) Preterm labor
c) Macrosomia
d) Placenta previa
Answer Key
Identification:
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Gestational hypertension
Left-sided heart failure
Iron-deficiency anemia
HIV
Rh incompatibility
Western blot
Macrosomic
Escherichia coli
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Multiple Choice:
c) Severe vomiting
b) Elevated blood pressure without proteinuria or edema
a) Hospitalization and IV fluids
c) Left-sided heart failure
b) Iron-deficiency anemia
a) RhIG is administered at 28 weeks and again after delivery
b) Escherichia coli
d) Low socioeconomic status
a) Magnesium sulfate
b) Severe headache and visual disturbances
a) Zidovudine
a) Hemoglobin level below 11 g/dL
b) Shoulder dystocia
c) Folic acid
c) Void every 2 hours
c) Prematurity and withdrawal symptoms
c) Severe preeclampsia
b) 120 to 160 beats per minute
b) Macrosomia
b) Decreased fetal size
Identification:
Progesterone
Preeclampsia
Eclampsia
Placental abruption
Glucose
Patellar reflex
Kidneys
Polyhydramnios
Dilation
Magnesium sulfate
Prolactin
Colostrum
Cesarean section
Left lateral position
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Placenta
Amniocentesis
Escherichia coli
Rh incompatibility
Umbilical cord
Placenta accreta
Folic acid
Placenta previa
Oxytocin
Severe preeclampsia
Lecithin-sphingomyelin ratio
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Episiotomy
Myometrium
Quickening
Multiple Choice:
c) Progesterone
c) Preeclampsia
b) Magnesium sulfate and immediate delivery
b) Convulsions
c) Supplying oxygen and nutrients to the fetus
d) Non-stress test
b) Placental abruption
d) Folic acid
c) To enlarge the vaginal opening
c) Macrosomia