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Maternal Health: High-Risk Pregnancies

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of high-risk pregnancies, including conditions that can affect the mother and fetus, as well as management and interventions.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a high-risk pregnancy?

  1. Gestational diabetes

  2. Preeclampsia

  3. Multiple gestation

  4. Healthy pregnancy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A healthy pregnancy is not considered a high-risk pregnancy, as it is characterized by the absence of any medical conditions or complications that could pose a risk to the mother or fetus.

What is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States?

  1. Hemorrhage

  2. Preeclampsia

  3. Eclampsia

  4. Sepsis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hemorrhage, or excessive bleeding, is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States. It can occur during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, and can be caused by various factors such as uterine rupture, placental abruption, or postpartum hemorrhage.

Which of the following is a common complication of preeclampsia?

  1. HELLP syndrome

  2. Placental abruption

  3. Intrauterine growth restriction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets), placental abruption, and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) are all common complications of preeclampsia, a serious condition characterized by high blood pressure and proteinuria during pregnancy.

What is the recommended gestational age for delivery in a twin pregnancy?

  1. 34-36 weeks

  2. 37-38 weeks

  3. 39-40 weeks

  4. 41-42 weeks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a twin pregnancy, delivery is typically recommended between 34 and 36 weeks of gestation, as the risk of complications increases with advancing gestational age.

Which of the following conditions is associated with an increased risk of preterm labor?

  1. Short cervix

  2. Uterine fibroids

  3. Polyhydramnios

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A short cervix, uterine fibroids, and polyhydramnios (excessive amniotic fluid) are all conditions that have been associated with an increased risk of preterm labor.

What is the primary goal of prenatal care for high-risk pregnancies?

  1. To identify and manage potential complications

  2. To provide education and support to the mother

  3. To monitor fetal growth and development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary goal of prenatal care for high-risk pregnancies is to identify and manage potential complications, provide education and support to the mother, and monitor fetal growth and development.

Which of the following interventions is commonly used to manage preeclampsia?

  1. Antihypertensive medications

  2. Bed rest

  3. Magnesium sulfate

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Antihypertensive medications, bed rest, and magnesium sulfate are all commonly used interventions to manage preeclampsia and prevent its complications.

What is the recommended frequency of prenatal visits for a high-risk pregnancy?

  1. Every 2 weeks

  2. Every 4 weeks

  3. Every 6 weeks

  4. Every 8 weeks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

For high-risk pregnancies, prenatal visits are typically recommended every 2 weeks to ensure close monitoring of the mother and fetus and timely intervention if needed.

Which of the following is a potential complication of gestational diabetes?

  1. Macrosomia

  2. Hypoglycemia

  3. Preeclampsia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Macrosomia (excessive fetal growth), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar in the newborn), and preeclampsia are all potential complications of gestational diabetes.

What is the recommended management for a pregnant woman with a history of recurrent miscarriages?

  1. Low-dose aspirin therapy

  2. Progesterone supplementation

  3. Cervical cerclage

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Low-dose aspirin therapy, progesterone supplementation, and cervical cerclage (a surgical procedure to reinforce the cervix) are all recommended management options for pregnant women with a history of recurrent miscarriages.

Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a risk factor for preterm labor?

  1. Urinary tract infection

  2. Smoking

  3. Advanced maternal age

  4. Nulliparity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Advanced maternal age (over 35 years) is not considered a risk factor for preterm labor. In fact, younger mothers (under 20 years) are at a higher risk of preterm labor.

What is the recommended gestational age for delivery in a singleton pregnancy with intrauterine growth restriction?

  1. 34-36 weeks

  2. 37-38 weeks

  3. 39-40 weeks

  4. 41-42 weeks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a singleton pregnancy with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), delivery is typically recommended between 34 and 36 weeks of gestation, as the risk of complications increases with advancing gestational age.

Which of the following conditions is associated with an increased risk of placental abruption?

  1. Preeclampsia

  2. Chronic hypertension

  3. Smoking

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preeclampsia, chronic hypertension, and smoking are all conditions that have been associated with an increased risk of placental abruption, a serious condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before delivery.

What is the recommended management for a pregnant woman with a history of premature rupture of membranes (PROM)?

  1. Antibiotics

  2. Bed rest

  3. Corticosteroids

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Antibiotics, bed rest, and corticosteroids are all recommended management options for pregnant women with a history of premature rupture of membranes (PROM) to prevent infection and promote fetal lung maturity.

Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a high-risk pregnancy?

  1. Gestational diabetes

  2. Preeclampsia

  3. Multiple gestation

  4. Healthy pregnancy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A healthy pregnancy is not considered a high-risk pregnancy, as it is characterized by the absence of any medical conditions or complications that could pose a risk to the mother or fetus.

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