BSNC 5000 OB Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What are the 3 developmental phases that the expectant father
may experience as he processes partner's pregnancy? -
correct answer ✅1. Announcement phase: hours to weeks.
--> accept biological reality of pregnancy
2. Moratorium phase: acceptance of reality of pregnancy
--> depends on readiness of father; may be short or last until final
trimester
3. Focusing phase: father's active involvement in pregnancy and
role in future child's life
-> usually final trimester
-> negotiates role in labor + parenting w/partner
Couvade syndrome -
correct answer ✅The phenomenon of expectant fathers'
experiencing pregnancy-like symptoms.
What is the usual effect of teratogens in the first 2 weeks of
pregnancy? -
correct answer ✅-either no effect, or miscarriage
,BSNC 5000 OB Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is the most sensitive phase for exposure to teratogens? -
correct answer ✅Embryonic period
(15 days to 60 days)
(2-8 weeks)
What outcomes are most common due to teratogen exposure
during the embryonic period (2-8 weeks)? -
correct answer ✅-neural tube defects
-ASD, cleft palate, etc.
What consequences are most likely to occur if a fetus is exposed to
teratogens weeks 9 onward? -
correct answer ✅-CNS problems
-altered genitalia development
-eyes, teeth, ears, palate
List the TORCH infections -
correct answer ✅T - Toxoplasmosis
O - Other (Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Parvovirus B19)
R - Rubella
,BSNC 5000 OB Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
C - Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
H - HSV
What is the typical source of maternal exposure to toxoplasmosis? -
correct answer ✅-cat feces
-not fully cooked meat
How is hepatitis B transmitted? -
correct answer ✅-unprotected vaginal or anal sex
-blood products
-sharing personal care products (toothbrush, razor, nail clippers)
-living with someone who has chronic HBV infection
Vertical transmission -
correct answer ✅from mom to baby
Which TORCH infection does NOT pass through the placenta? -
correct answer ✅hep B
, BSNC 5000 OB Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Leukorrhea -
correct answer ✅white discharge from the vagina, occurs during
pregnancy due to hormonal changes
How does the pulse change during pregnancy? -
correct answer ✅May increase 10-15 bpm during 2nd trimester
(weeks 14-20)
During pregnancy, the systolic BP tends to _______________ while
the diastolic BP ______________. -
correct answer ✅During pregnancy, the systolic BP tends to stay
the same or decrease slightly while the diastolic BP tends to
decrease.
HcG can be detected _______ after conception -
correct answer ✅HcG can be detected 8-10 days after conception
How are TORCH infections transmitted from mom to baby? -
correct answer ✅1. Trans-placentally (except hep B)
2. Contact with vaginal or uterine secretions during birth process
(SVD)
-> HSV, CMV, syphilis, hep B
Answers (Grade A+)
What are the 3 developmental phases that the expectant father
may experience as he processes partner's pregnancy? -
correct answer ✅1. Announcement phase: hours to weeks.
--> accept biological reality of pregnancy
2. Moratorium phase: acceptance of reality of pregnancy
--> depends on readiness of father; may be short or last until final
trimester
3. Focusing phase: father's active involvement in pregnancy and
role in future child's life
-> usually final trimester
-> negotiates role in labor + parenting w/partner
Couvade syndrome -
correct answer ✅The phenomenon of expectant fathers'
experiencing pregnancy-like symptoms.
What is the usual effect of teratogens in the first 2 weeks of
pregnancy? -
correct answer ✅-either no effect, or miscarriage
,BSNC 5000 OB Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is the most sensitive phase for exposure to teratogens? -
correct answer ✅Embryonic period
(15 days to 60 days)
(2-8 weeks)
What outcomes are most common due to teratogen exposure
during the embryonic period (2-8 weeks)? -
correct answer ✅-neural tube defects
-ASD, cleft palate, etc.
What consequences are most likely to occur if a fetus is exposed to
teratogens weeks 9 onward? -
correct answer ✅-CNS problems
-altered genitalia development
-eyes, teeth, ears, palate
List the TORCH infections -
correct answer ✅T - Toxoplasmosis
O - Other (Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Parvovirus B19)
R - Rubella
,BSNC 5000 OB Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
C - Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
H - HSV
What is the typical source of maternal exposure to toxoplasmosis? -
correct answer ✅-cat feces
-not fully cooked meat
How is hepatitis B transmitted? -
correct answer ✅-unprotected vaginal or anal sex
-blood products
-sharing personal care products (toothbrush, razor, nail clippers)
-living with someone who has chronic HBV infection
Vertical transmission -
correct answer ✅from mom to baby
Which TORCH infection does NOT pass through the placenta? -
correct answer ✅hep B
, BSNC 5000 OB Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Leukorrhea -
correct answer ✅white discharge from the vagina, occurs during
pregnancy due to hormonal changes
How does the pulse change during pregnancy? -
correct answer ✅May increase 10-15 bpm during 2nd trimester
(weeks 14-20)
During pregnancy, the systolic BP tends to _______________ while
the diastolic BP ______________. -
correct answer ✅During pregnancy, the systolic BP tends to stay
the same or decrease slightly while the diastolic BP tends to
decrease.
HcG can be detected _______ after conception -
correct answer ✅HcG can be detected 8-10 days after conception
How are TORCH infections transmitted from mom to baby? -
correct answer ✅1. Trans-placentally (except hep B)
2. Contact with vaginal or uterine secretions during birth process
(SVD)
-> HSV, CMV, syphilis, hep B
