Complications Due To Pregnancy

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Question 1

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

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38 weeks

Termed the gestation period

Referred to as gravidity

The embryonic period

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Question 2

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

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compression of the urinary bladder.

restricted inspiratory volume.

low blood pressure.

varicose veins.

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Question 3

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

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Proteinuria, edema, and weight gain

Persistent blood pressure measuring above 140/90

Vaginal bleeding

Blood clots forming in the legs

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Question 4

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

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The mother's blood is Rh negative and the fetus is Rh positive.

The parents differ in blood type.

The mother receives Rh immunoglobulin early in the second pregnancy.

Fetal antibodies enter the maternal circulation.

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Question 5

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

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Ectopic pregnancy

Abruptio placentae

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

Placenta previa

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Question 6

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Adolescent pregnancy is often considered high risk because of:

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inadequate prenatal care.

poor nutrition and lack of vitamin supplements.

iron deficiency anemia.

All of the above

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Question 7

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

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Severe hypertension

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

Jaundice

Thromboembolism

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Question 8

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The term primigravida refers to:

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length of time since the first day of the last menstrual period.

a woman who is pregnant for the first time.

estimated date of delivery.

withdrawal of a small amount of amnionic fluid.

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Question 9

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

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First week following fertilization

First 2 months

Any time up to 6 months

During labor and delivery

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Question 10

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Diagnosis of pregnancy is confirmed through elevated serum levels of:

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hCG.

testosterone.

AFP.

aldosterone.

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Question 11

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

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reduced kidney function.

decreased serum albumin.

increased blood volume.

increases in blood pressure.

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Question 12

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Which of the following statements applies to eclampsia?

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Elevated blood pressure returns to normal after delivery.

Kidney and liver function remain normal.

It commonly develops with ectopic pregnancies.

Blood pressure is very high and seizures may occur.

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Question 13

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Gestational diabetes in the mother usually results in:

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normal maternal blood glucose levels until the last month of pregnancy.

no further indication of diabetes mellitus following delivery.

delivery of a high birth-weight infant.

no additional complications for the infant or mother.

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