Question 1

The term primigravida refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  length of time since the first day of the last menstrual period. 
B)  a woman who is pregnant for the first time. 
C)  estimated date of delivery. 
D)  withdrawal of a small amount of amnionic fluid. 
A)  length of time since the first day of the last menstrual period. 
B)  a woman who is pregnant for the first time. 
C)  estimated date of delivery. 
D)  withdrawal of a small amount of amnionic fluid. B

Question 2

Diagnosis of pregnancy is confirmed through elevated serum levels of:

Accepted Answer

A)  hCG. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  AFP. 
D)  aldosterone. 
A)  hCG. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  AFP. 
D)  aldosterone. A

Question 3

Which of the following indicates development of pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proteinuria, edema, and weight gain 
B)  Persistent blood pressure measuring above 140/90 
C)  Vaginal bleeding 
D)  Blood clots forming in the legs 
A)  Proteinuria, edema, and weight gain 
B)  Persistent blood pressure measuring above 140/90 
C)  Vaginal bleeding 
D)  Blood clots forming in the legs B

Question 4

Adolescent pregnancy is often considered high risk because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  inadequate prenatal care. 
B)  poor nutrition and lack of vitamin supplements. 
C)  iron deficiency anemia. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  inadequate prenatal care. 
B)  poor nutrition and lack of vitamin supplements. 
C)  iron deficiency anemia. 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Common effects of the expanding uterus during pregnancy include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  compression of the urinary bladder. 
B)  restricted inspiratory volume. 
C)  low blood pressure. 
D)  varicose veins. 
A)  compression of the urinary bladder. 
B)  restricted inspiratory volume. 
C)  low blood pressure. 
D)  varicose veins.

Question 6

What is the usual cause of hemolysis of fetal erythrocytes during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mother's blood is Rh negative and the fetus is Rh positive. 
B)  The parents differ in blood type. 
C)  The mother receives Rh immunoglobulin early in the second pregnancy. 
D)  Fetal antibodies enter the maternal circulation. 
A)  The mother's blood is Rh negative and the fetus is Rh positive. 
B)  The parents differ in blood type. 
C)  The mother receives Rh immunoglobulin early in the second pregnancy. 
D)  Fetal antibodies enter the maternal circulation.

Question 7

What is the usual time period between the first day of the last menstrual period and the time of birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  38 weeks 
B)  Termed the gestation period 
C)  Referred to as gravidity 
D)  The embryonic period 
A)  38 weeks 
B)  Termed the gestation period 
C)  Referred to as gravidity 
D)  The embryonic period

Question 8

Edema and congestion normally develop in many tissues during pregnancy as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced kidney function. 
B)  decreased serum albumin. 
C)  increased blood volume. 
D)  increases in blood pressure. 
A)  reduced kidney function. 
B)  decreased serum albumin. 
C)  increased blood volume. 
D)  increases in blood pressure.

Question 9

During which time period do teratogens cause major developmental damage to organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  First week following fertilization 
B)  First 2 months 
C)  Any time up to 6 months 
D)  During labor and delivery 
A)  First week following fertilization 
B)  First 2 months 
C)  Any time up to 6 months 
D)  During labor and delivery

Question 10

Gestational diabetes in the mother usually results in:

Accepted Answer

A)  normal maternal blood glucose levels until the last month of pregnancy. 
B)  no further indication of diabetes mellitus following delivery. 
C)  delivery of a high birth-weight infant. 
D)  no additional complications for the infant or mother. 
A)  normal maternal blood glucose levels until the last month of pregnancy. 
B)  no further indication of diabetes mellitus following delivery. 
C)  delivery of a high birth-weight infant. 
D)  no additional complications for the infant or mother.

Question 11

Which of the following statements applies to eclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevated blood pressure returns to normal after delivery. 
B)  Kidney and liver function remain normal. 
C)  It commonly develops with ectopic pregnancies. 
D)  Blood pressure is very high and seizures may occur. 
A)  Elevated blood pressure returns to normal after delivery. 
B)  Kidney and liver function remain normal. 
C)  It commonly develops with ectopic pregnancies. 
D)  Blood pressure is very high and seizures may occur.

Question 12

What is the likely cause of painless, bright red, vaginal bleeding during the last trimester?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ectopic pregnancy 
B)  Abruptio placentae 
C)  Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DI
C)  
D)  Placenta previa 
A)  Ectopic pregnancy 
B)  Abruptio placentae 
C)  Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DI
C)  
D)  Placenta previa

Question 13

Which of the following is a serious potential complication of abruptio placentae indicated by low serum levels of clotting factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Severe hypertension 
B)  Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DI
C)  
C)  Jaundice 
D)  Thromboembolism 
A)  Severe hypertension 
B)  Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DI
C)  
C)  Jaundice 
D)  Thromboembolism

Exam 22: Complications Due to Pregnancy

The term primigravida refers to:

Diagnosis of pregnancy is confirmed through elevated serum levels of:

Which of the following indicates development of pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Adolescent pregnancy is often considered high risk because of:

Common effects of the expanding uterus during pregnancy include all of the following EXCEPT:

What is the usual cause of hemolysis of fetal erythrocytes during pregnancy?

What is the usual time period between the first day of the last menstrual period and the time of birth?

Edema and congestion normally develop in many tissues during pregnancy as a result of:

During which time period do teratogens cause major developmental damage to organs?

Gestational diabetes in the mother usually results in:

Which of the following statements applies to eclampsia?

What is the likely cause of painless, bright red, vaginal bleeding during the last trimester?

Which of the following is a serious potential complication of abruptio placentae indicated by low serum levels of clotting factors?

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