RNC-OB- Complications of pregnancy:
Maternal Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026(Verified Answers)
What is number 1 cause of maternal morbidity and mortality? -
correct answer ✅Hypertension
Complications of Maternal HTN? -
correct answer ✅- Placental abruption
- Seizure
- Stroke
- DIC
- System failure
o Heart, liver, kidneys
Neonatal Complications of Maternal HTN? -
correct answer ✅- Uteroplacental insufficiency
- IUGR
- Prematurity
- Fetal Demise
What are the 4 Types of HTN? -
correct answer ✅• Chronic
,RNC-OB- Complications of pregnancy:
Maternal Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026(Verified Answers)
• Gestational
• Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
• HELLP Syndrome
Define Chronic HTN? -
correct answer ✅HTN prior to pregnancy or elevated BP
140/90 or higher detected on 2 separate occasions at least 4 hours
apart within 1 week - before 20 weeks gestation.
OR
HTN diagnoses during pregnancy and persisting beyond 12 weeks
postpartum
Define Gestational HTN? -
correct answer ✅Elevated BP 140/90 or higher detected on
2 separate occasions at least 4 hours apart within 1 week after
20weeks gestation (28-32)
Resolves by 12 weeks postpartum
** No Proteinuria **
,RNC-OB- Complications of pregnancy:
Maternal Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026(Verified Answers)
How often does preeclampsia occur in pregnancies? -
correct answer ✅5-8%
Define Preeclampsia syndrome? -
correct answer ✅Reduced organ perfusion D/T cyclic
vasospasms & activation of coagulation cascade
Diagnosis of preeclampsia -
correct answer ✅Dx of HTN w/ Proteinuria (<0.3g/24) OR
HTN w/sigs of system disorder (HA, visual disturbances, increased
DTR, RUQ pain, Abnormal Liver enzymes or Kidney function)
Common Abnormal Labs with Preeclampsia -
correct answer ✅- Decreased BUN
- Increased creatinine and uric acid
- Decreased platelets and clotting factors
- Prolonged PT/PTT/INR
Severe Preeclampsia -
correct answer ✅Diagnosis of preeclampsia with at least
one of the following:
, RNC-OB- Complications of pregnancy:
Maternal Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026(Verified Answers)
BP of at least 160/110
Proteinuria > 2g/24hr
Creatinine >1.2
Platelets < 100,000
Increased AST/ALT
Severe Sx
Oliguira (<500ml/24hr)
Pulmonary edema
Eclampsia -
correct answer ✅Preeclampsia with seizure activity
Occurs after 20 weeks
More common in 3rd trimester Can occur post-delivery
Preeclampsia/ Eclampsia risk factors -
correct answer ✅•First pregnancy (also 1st with new
partner)
Age <19 or >40
Maternal Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026(Verified Answers)
What is number 1 cause of maternal morbidity and mortality? -
correct answer ✅Hypertension
Complications of Maternal HTN? -
correct answer ✅- Placental abruption
- Seizure
- Stroke
- DIC
- System failure
o Heart, liver, kidneys
Neonatal Complications of Maternal HTN? -
correct answer ✅- Uteroplacental insufficiency
- IUGR
- Prematurity
- Fetal Demise
What are the 4 Types of HTN? -
correct answer ✅• Chronic
,RNC-OB- Complications of pregnancy:
Maternal Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026(Verified Answers)
• Gestational
• Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
• HELLP Syndrome
Define Chronic HTN? -
correct answer ✅HTN prior to pregnancy or elevated BP
140/90 or higher detected on 2 separate occasions at least 4 hours
apart within 1 week - before 20 weeks gestation.
OR
HTN diagnoses during pregnancy and persisting beyond 12 weeks
postpartum
Define Gestational HTN? -
correct answer ✅Elevated BP 140/90 or higher detected on
2 separate occasions at least 4 hours apart within 1 week after
20weeks gestation (28-32)
Resolves by 12 weeks postpartum
** No Proteinuria **
,RNC-OB- Complications of pregnancy:
Maternal Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026(Verified Answers)
How often does preeclampsia occur in pregnancies? -
correct answer ✅5-8%
Define Preeclampsia syndrome? -
correct answer ✅Reduced organ perfusion D/T cyclic
vasospasms & activation of coagulation cascade
Diagnosis of preeclampsia -
correct answer ✅Dx of HTN w/ Proteinuria (<0.3g/24) OR
HTN w/sigs of system disorder (HA, visual disturbances, increased
DTR, RUQ pain, Abnormal Liver enzymes or Kidney function)
Common Abnormal Labs with Preeclampsia -
correct answer ✅- Decreased BUN
- Increased creatinine and uric acid
- Decreased platelets and clotting factors
- Prolonged PT/PTT/INR
Severe Preeclampsia -
correct answer ✅Diagnosis of preeclampsia with at least
one of the following:
, RNC-OB- Complications of pregnancy:
Maternal Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026(Verified Answers)
BP of at least 160/110
Proteinuria > 2g/24hr
Creatinine >1.2
Platelets < 100,000
Increased AST/ALT
Severe Sx
Oliguira (<500ml/24hr)
Pulmonary edema
Eclampsia -
correct answer ✅Preeclampsia with seizure activity
Occurs after 20 weeks
More common in 3rd trimester Can occur post-delivery
Preeclampsia/ Eclampsia risk factors -
correct answer ✅•First pregnancy (also 1st with new
partner)
Age <19 or >40
