Chapter 16 The Prenatal Period

Chapter 16  The Prenatal Period

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Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. During fetal development, an abnormality in structure or function is known as:
a.
A congenital defect
b.
A genetic defect
c.
An embryonic defect
d.
A chromosomal defect

ANS: A
During fetal development, an abnormality in structure or function is known as a congenital defect.

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2. Pregnancy beyond _____ poses health concerns for the fetus.
a.
36 weeks
b.
38 weeks
c.
40 weeks
d.
42 weeks

ANS: D
When pregnancy continues beyond 42 weeks, or 2 weeks beyond the calculated due date, placental function decreases even more, posing concerns about the well-being of the fetus.

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3. During pregnancy, the urinary system undergoes pregnancy-related changes such as:
a.
Increased urinary output secondary to total body water increase
b.
Decreased bladder capacity
c.
Decreased GFR due to estrogen and progesterone surge
d.
Increased renal excretion of acidic drugs

ANS: A
The urinary system undergoes dramatic changes during gestation. The changes include a 50% increase in GFR, an increase in the diameter of the ureters, and increase in urinary output related to total body water increase and an increase in bladder capacity.

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4. Which class of medication requires preconception management to minimize the potential for drug-related birth defects?
a.
Antiemetics
b.
Antiepileptics
c.
Vitamins
d.
Non-narcotic analgesics

ANS: B
Oral antiepileptic medications require preconception management to minimize potential birth defects and minimize health problems.

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5. The sequence of the four stages of labor is the:
a.
Dilation stage, pressure stage, placental stage, recovery stage
b.
Dilation stage, pushing stage, pain stage, recovery stage
c.
Dilation stage, pushing stage, placental stage, recovery stage
d.
Dilation stage, pushing stage, placental stage, refractory stage

ANS: C
The sequence for the four stages of labor is dilation stage, pushing stage, placental stage, and recovery stage.

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