CJE Maternity Review (Part 1) Exam Questions And
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This condition happens when you only have high blood pressure during pregnancy
and do not have protein in your urine or other heart or kidney problems
gestational hypertension
This is an early development of gestational hypertension
gestational trophoblastic disease
What cause gestational hypertension
some conditions may increase the risk such as pre-existing hypertension, or
kidney disease
Problems with how well blood circulates in the placenta may lead to
irregular regulation of blood pressure in the mother
Who is at high risk for gestational hypertension
having high blood pressure before pregnancy or with a past pregnancy, having
kidney disease, and having diabetes
True or false vasospasms contributing to poor perfusion can lead to gestational
hypertension
true
When does gestational hypertension typically occur
begins after 20 weeks gestation with BP: 140/90 or greater
Selected all that apply what are risk factors for gestational hypertension
A. Over age 35
B. Adolescents
C. African American
,D. Over weight
E. Diabetes
F. Anemia
G. Nulligravida
H. Family history
J. Multifetal gestation
all are correct
True or false the only one cure for gestational hypertension is delivery the baby
true
Selected all that apply what are some therapeutic management for gestational
hypertension
A. Continuous fetal monitoring
B. Monitor maternal vital signs
C. Monitor lab values
D. Assess for clonus
E. Seizure precautions
F. Monitor seizure activity
G. Daily weights
H. Neuro checks
all are correct
Hydralazine, Labetalol, Nifedipine, and Methyldopa all are antihypertensive
medications used to treat
gestational hypertension
Selected all that apply what are some therapeutic management for gestational
hypertension
A. Prophylaxis low-dose aspirin
B. Administer antihypertensive
,C. Administer anticonvulsant
D. Administer steroids to mature fetal lungs
A, B, C, D
This is a type of drug used to treat high blood pressure, there are many different
types of this drug and each work in different ways to lower blood pressure. Some
remove extra fluid and salt from the body.
antihypertensive
True or false the use of antihypertensive are recommend to be use during
pregnancy for the treatment of severe BP elevations and chronic hypertension
true
What are some approved first-line antihypertensive that are recommend to be
used during pregnancy
labetalol, nifedipine, and methyldopa
Which antihypertensive is used intravenous to treat hypertension during
pregnancy
hydralazine and labetalol
True or false because of the low levels of methyldopa in breastmilk, amounts
ingested by the infant are small and would not be expected to cause any adverse
effects in breastfed infants
true
True or false mothers who are breastfeeding older infants, the use of captopril,
enalapril, or quinapril may be considered if an ACE inhibitor is necessary for the
mother. Careful followup of the infant for possible signs of hypotension is
recommended.
true
This occurs when blood pressure is much lower than normal, this means the
heart, brain, and other parts of the body may not get enough blood
, hypotension
Select all that apply, how do you treat hypotension during pregnancy
A. Avoid getting up quickly when you're seated or lying down.
B. Don't stand for long periods of time.
C. Eat small meals throughout the day.
D. Don't take very hot baths or showers.
E. Drink more water.
F. Wear loose clothing.
all are correct
True or false prolonged maternal hypotension is harmful to a fetus and generally
associated with nausea and vomiting for the mother
true
During labor if a mother experience brief episode of hypotension this may results
in
lower Apgar scores and fetal acidosis
This is a condition that develops in pregnant women, it is marked by high blood
pressure and presence of proteins in urine.
preeclampsia
Select all that apply, what are some clinical manifestations of preeclampsia
A.Vasospasms contributing to poor perfusion
B. Begins after 20 weeks Gestation
C. BP: 140/90 or greater
A, B, C
Select all that apply, what are some worsening manifestations of preeclampsia
A. Proteinuria +1
Answers| Already Graded A+| Latest Update 2026
This condition happens when you only have high blood pressure during pregnancy
and do not have protein in your urine or other heart or kidney problems
gestational hypertension
This is an early development of gestational hypertension
gestational trophoblastic disease
What cause gestational hypertension
some conditions may increase the risk such as pre-existing hypertension, or
kidney disease
Problems with how well blood circulates in the placenta may lead to
irregular regulation of blood pressure in the mother
Who is at high risk for gestational hypertension
having high blood pressure before pregnancy or with a past pregnancy, having
kidney disease, and having diabetes
True or false vasospasms contributing to poor perfusion can lead to gestational
hypertension
true
When does gestational hypertension typically occur
begins after 20 weeks gestation with BP: 140/90 or greater
Selected all that apply what are risk factors for gestational hypertension
A. Over age 35
B. Adolescents
C. African American
,D. Over weight
E. Diabetes
F. Anemia
G. Nulligravida
H. Family history
J. Multifetal gestation
all are correct
True or false the only one cure for gestational hypertension is delivery the baby
true
Selected all that apply what are some therapeutic management for gestational
hypertension
A. Continuous fetal monitoring
B. Monitor maternal vital signs
C. Monitor lab values
D. Assess for clonus
E. Seizure precautions
F. Monitor seizure activity
G. Daily weights
H. Neuro checks
all are correct
Hydralazine, Labetalol, Nifedipine, and Methyldopa all are antihypertensive
medications used to treat
gestational hypertension
Selected all that apply what are some therapeutic management for gestational
hypertension
A. Prophylaxis low-dose aspirin
B. Administer antihypertensive
,C. Administer anticonvulsant
D. Administer steroids to mature fetal lungs
A, B, C, D
This is a type of drug used to treat high blood pressure, there are many different
types of this drug and each work in different ways to lower blood pressure. Some
remove extra fluid and salt from the body.
antihypertensive
True or false the use of antihypertensive are recommend to be use during
pregnancy for the treatment of severe BP elevations and chronic hypertension
true
What are some approved first-line antihypertensive that are recommend to be
used during pregnancy
labetalol, nifedipine, and methyldopa
Which antihypertensive is used intravenous to treat hypertension during
pregnancy
hydralazine and labetalol
True or false because of the low levels of methyldopa in breastmilk, amounts
ingested by the infant are small and would not be expected to cause any adverse
effects in breastfed infants
true
True or false mothers who are breastfeeding older infants, the use of captopril,
enalapril, or quinapril may be considered if an ACE inhibitor is necessary for the
mother. Careful followup of the infant for possible signs of hypotension is
recommended.
true
This occurs when blood pressure is much lower than normal, this means the
heart, brain, and other parts of the body may not get enough blood
, hypotension
Select all that apply, how do you treat hypotension during pregnancy
A. Avoid getting up quickly when you're seated or lying down.
B. Don't stand for long periods of time.
C. Eat small meals throughout the day.
D. Don't take very hot baths or showers.
E. Drink more water.
F. Wear loose clothing.
all are correct
True or false prolonged maternal hypotension is harmful to a fetus and generally
associated with nausea and vomiting for the mother
true
During labor if a mother experience brief episode of hypotension this may results
in
lower Apgar scores and fetal acidosis
This is a condition that develops in pregnant women, it is marked by high blood
pressure and presence of proteins in urine.
preeclampsia
Select all that apply, what are some clinical manifestations of preeclampsia
A.Vasospasms contributing to poor perfusion
B. Begins after 20 weeks Gestation
C. BP: 140/90 or greater
A, B, C
Select all that apply, what are some worsening manifestations of preeclampsia
A. Proteinuria +1
