Deck 22: Complications due to Pregnancy

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

increased blood volume.

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

Question 3

Which of the following statements applies to eclampsia?

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.

Answer 3

Blood pressure is very high and seizures may occur.

Question 4

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

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 5

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

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

Question 6

Diagnosis of pregnancy is confirmed through elevated serum levels of:

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

Question 7

Adolescent pregnancy is often considered high risk because of:

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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.

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 10

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

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

Question 11

Gestational diabetes in the mother usually results in:

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 12

The term primigravida refers to:

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 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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.