RNC-OB Exam Pre-E, Eclampsia, HELLP, CHTN, & GHTN Exam Actual Questions and Answers 2026(Verified Answers).docx

RNC-OB Exam: Pre-E, Eclampsia,
HELLP, CHTN, & GHTN Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026(Verified
Answers)
When should your BP be lowest? -
correct answer ✅2nd trimester


Why does your HR increase in pregnancy? -
correct answer ✅Increased CO (perfusion increased for
uterus and placenta circulation)


Strong Theory on What Causes HTN Issues -
correct answer ✅Vasospasms


Mild Range BP -
correct answer ✅140/90


If a pt has BP issues before 20 weeks what is it considered? -
correct answer ✅CHTN


When does Pre-E occur? -
correct answer ✅After 20 weeks

,RNC-OB Exam: Pre-E, Eclampsia,
HELLP, CHTN, & GHTN Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026(Verified
Answers)
How often does Pre-E occur? -
correct answer ✅- 5-10% of all pregnancies
- 6th leading cause of death


Proteinurea -
correct answer ✅300 mg + in 24 hr or 1 + in dipstick


S/S of Pre-E -
correct answer ✅- Oliguria (<500 ml/24hr)
- PE
- Hepatic AST >200-700
- RUQ pain
- IUGR
- Oligohydramnios
- Hemolysis
- LDH >600
- HA
- Thrombocytopenia

, RNC-OB Exam: Pre-E, Eclampsia,
HELLP, CHTN, & GHTN Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026(Verified
Answers)
- BV/Spotty vision
- LDH <200


Normal AST -
correct answer ✅10-40u/L


Normal ALT -
correct answer ✅7-56


Asymmetric IUGR -
correct answer ✅Head is normal for GA but body lags


Pre-E Risk Factors -
correct answer ✅- <18
- >35
- Family hx
- African Americans
- Poor diet
- Smoking