MATERNAL-NEWBORN EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
What are the 3 P's in Gestational Diabetes? - ANS Polyphagia
Polyuria
Polydipsia
When are women usually screened for diabetes? - ANS At 24-28 weeks
A pregnant woman is being screened for diabetes what is the very first screening contain of
such as dose and hour? - ANS it is a nonfasting, 50 gram, 1 hour glucose tolerance test
When is a 3 hour glucose tolerance test done? - ANS If the 1 hour glucose tolerance test is
above 140 mg/dL
A pregnant woman had a 1 hour glucose of 145 mg/dL, so she has to go for a 3 hour glucose
test; what is the criteria for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes? - ANS She must have two
or more of the following:
Fasting: 95 mg/dL
1 hour: 180 mg/dL
2 hour: 155 mg/dL
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,3 hour: 140 mg/dL
What is the primary goal for the newborn with a mother who has had gestational diabetes? -
ANS To prevent hypoglycemia
What condition is being described with symptoms of the following:
Polyphagia, polydipsia, polyuria, nausea, hot flashes, fruity breath, abdominal cramps, rapid
deep breathing, headache, weakness, drowsiness, malaise - ANS Hyperglycemia
What condition includes the following signs and symptoms:
Hunger, clammy skin, irritability, slurred speech, seizures, tachycardia, headache, pallor,
sweating, disorientation, shakiness, blurred Speech? - ANS Hypoglycemia
What are the maternal effects of HIV in pregnancy? - ANS Increased pre-rupture of
membranes
Increased preterm labor
Full immune system compromised
What should women not do when positive for HIV after the birth of an infant? -
ANS Breastfeed
What antiretroviral is used in HIV positive pregnant women to reduce the risk of transmission of
HIV to the fetus? - ANS Zidovudine (ZVD)
What should physicians avoid in pregnant women who are HIV positive? - ANS Invasive
procedures such as amniocentesis and internal fetal monitoring
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, When are weekly NSTs begun in the HIV pregnant woman? - ANS At 32 weeks
During the first and second trimester the major cause of bleeding is what? - ANS Abortion
What does HELLP stand for? - ANS Hemolysis
Elevated Liver Enzymes
Low Platelet
What is the diagnostic procedure for mild preeclampsia? - ANS New onset of hypertension
and proteinuria after 20 weeks gestation
BP is 140/90 on at least 2 occasions 6 hours a part
Proteinuria between 300 mg/dL and 1 g/L
What is the diagnostic procedure for severe preeclampsia? - ANS New onset of hypertension
and proteinuria after 20 weeks gestation
BP is 160/110 on 2 occasions 6 hours a part while on bedrest
Proteinuria is more than 5 g/L in 24 hours
The following signs and symptoms are seen in what pregnancy disorder...
Epigastric pain
Headache
Blurred vision
Spots before eyes
Pulmonary edema
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
What are the 3 P's in Gestational Diabetes? - ANS Polyphagia
Polyuria
Polydipsia
When are women usually screened for diabetes? - ANS At 24-28 weeks
A pregnant woman is being screened for diabetes what is the very first screening contain of
such as dose and hour? - ANS it is a nonfasting, 50 gram, 1 hour glucose tolerance test
When is a 3 hour glucose tolerance test done? - ANS If the 1 hour glucose tolerance test is
above 140 mg/dL
A pregnant woman had a 1 hour glucose of 145 mg/dL, so she has to go for a 3 hour glucose
test; what is the criteria for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes? - ANS She must have two
or more of the following:
Fasting: 95 mg/dL
1 hour: 180 mg/dL
2 hour: 155 mg/dL
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,3 hour: 140 mg/dL
What is the primary goal for the newborn with a mother who has had gestational diabetes? -
ANS To prevent hypoglycemia
What condition is being described with symptoms of the following:
Polyphagia, polydipsia, polyuria, nausea, hot flashes, fruity breath, abdominal cramps, rapid
deep breathing, headache, weakness, drowsiness, malaise - ANS Hyperglycemia
What condition includes the following signs and symptoms:
Hunger, clammy skin, irritability, slurred speech, seizures, tachycardia, headache, pallor,
sweating, disorientation, shakiness, blurred Speech? - ANS Hypoglycemia
What are the maternal effects of HIV in pregnancy? - ANS Increased pre-rupture of
membranes
Increased preterm labor
Full immune system compromised
What should women not do when positive for HIV after the birth of an infant? -
ANS Breastfeed
What antiretroviral is used in HIV positive pregnant women to reduce the risk of transmission of
HIV to the fetus? - ANS Zidovudine (ZVD)
What should physicians avoid in pregnant women who are HIV positive? - ANS Invasive
procedures such as amniocentesis and internal fetal monitoring
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, When are weekly NSTs begun in the HIV pregnant woman? - ANS At 32 weeks
During the first and second trimester the major cause of bleeding is what? - ANS Abortion
What does HELLP stand for? - ANS Hemolysis
Elevated Liver Enzymes
Low Platelet
What is the diagnostic procedure for mild preeclampsia? - ANS New onset of hypertension
and proteinuria after 20 weeks gestation
BP is 140/90 on at least 2 occasions 6 hours a part
Proteinuria between 300 mg/dL and 1 g/L
What is the diagnostic procedure for severe preeclampsia? - ANS New onset of hypertension
and proteinuria after 20 weeks gestation
BP is 160/110 on 2 occasions 6 hours a part while on bedrest
Proteinuria is more than 5 g/L in 24 hours
The following signs and symptoms are seen in what pregnancy disorder...
Epigastric pain
Headache
Blurred vision
Spots before eyes
Pulmonary edema
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