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