Question 1

Diagnosis of pregnancy is confirmed through elevated serum levels of:

Accepted Answer

A) hCG 
B) progesterone 
C) AFP 
D) estrogen 
A) hCG 
B) progesterone 
C) AFP 
D) estrogen A

Question 2

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) incomplete pelvic development 
E) All the above are correct. 
A) inadequate prenatal care 
B) poor nutrition and lack of vitamin supplements 
C) iron deficiency anemia 
D) incomplete pelvic development 
E) All the above are correct. E

Question 3

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 B

Question 4

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 
D) placenta previa 
A) ectopic pregnancy 
B) abruptio placentae 
C) disseminated intravascular coagulation 
D) placenta previa

Question 5

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

Question 6

Place the following statements regarding Rh incompatibility in the correct sequence.Not all choices are included in each answer.
1)Hemolysis of fetal erythrocytes and anemia occur.
2)Maternal Rh-negative cells enter fetal blood.
3)Fetal Rh-positive cells enter maternal blood.
4)Elevated serum bilirubin levels develop in the fetus.
5)Antibodies to Rh-positive cells form in maternal blood.
6)Maternal Rh antibodies enter the fetal circulation.

Accepted Answer

A) 3,1,4,6,5 
B) 6,2,4,3,5,1 
C) 3,5,6,1,4 
D) 2,3,6,1,4 
A) 3,1,4,6,5 
B) 6,2,4,3,5,1 
C) 3,5,6,1,4 
D) 2,3,6,1,4

Question 7

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

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

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 9

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 10

Edema and congestion normally develop in many tissues during pregnancy due to:

Accepted Answer

A) reduced kidney function 
B) decreased serum albumin 
C) increased blood volume 
D) more sedentary lifestyle 
A) reduced kidney function 
B) decreased serum albumin 
C) increased blood volume 
D) more sedentary lifestyle

Question 11

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 12

Which of the following statements apply to eclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A) Elevated blood pressure returns to normal following 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 following 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 13

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) compression of the urinary bladder 
B) restricted inspiratory volume 
C) abdominal pain 
D) varicose veins 
A) compression of the urinary bladder 
B) restricted inspiratory volume 
C) abdominal pain 
D) varicose veins

Exam 9: Potential Complications of Pregnancy

Diagnosis of pregnancy is confirmed through elevated serum levels of:

Adolescent pregnancy is often considered high risk because of:

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

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

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

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

Gestational diabetes in the mother usually results in:

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

Edema and congestion normally develop in many tissues during pregnancy due to:

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

Which of the following statements apply to eclampsia?

The term primigravida refers to:

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

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