PN 3003 MATERNITY AND PEDIATRICS FINAL
2026 ACTUAL TEST VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
◉ Hyperpigmentation.
Answer: Darkening of skin areas such as the umbilicus and face due
to hormonal changes in pregnancy.
◉ Striae gravidarum.
Answer: Commonly known as 'stretch marks', which occur during
pregnancy.
◉ Ligamental laxity.
Answer: Increased flexibility of ligaments due to relaxin,
contributing to back pain in pregnancy.
◉ Uterine changes.
Answer: The uterus increases to about 5 times its normal size during
pregnancy.
◉ Cervical changes.
,Answer: The cervix remains 2.5 cm long throughout pregnancy and
softens in late pregnancy.
◉ Amniocentesis.
Answer: A prenatal diagnostic technique to analyze amniotic fluid
for genetic defects.
◉ Primagravida.
Answer: A person who is pregnant for the first time.
◉ TORCH Infections.
Answer: Prenatal infections that can lead to severe abnormalities,
including hearing impairment.
◉ Abruptio Placenta.
Answer: Premature separation of the placenta from the uterus,
which can be partial, complete, or marginal.
◉ S&S of Abruptio Placenta.
Answer: Symptoms include sudden back and abdominal pain,
vaginal bleeding, and uterine contractions.
◉ Risk Factors of Abruptio Placenta.
,Answer: Factors include previous abruption, chronic hypertension,
smoking, and multiple fetuses.
◉ Placenta Previa.
Answer: Implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in
the lower uterus.
◉ S&S of Placenta Previa.
Answer: Symptoms include painless vaginal bleeding detected via
ultrasound.
◉ Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH).
Answer: Hypertension occurring after 20 weeks of pregnancy
without preeclampsia symptoms.
◉ S&S of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH).
Answer: Signs and symptoms include low birth weight.
◉ Risk Factors for Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH).
Answer: First pregnancy, family Hx, multiple fetuses, <20yrs or
>40yrs, preexisting hypertension, caffeine.
◉ Complications of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH).
, Answer: Low birth weight.
◉ Treatments of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH).
Answer: Rest, increased checkups, decreased salt in diet, increase
daily fluid intake.
◉ Preeclampsia.
Answer: Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by
high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache.
◉ S&S of Preeclampsia.
Answer: Increased BP, proteinuria, severe headache, vision
disturbances, upper abdominal pain, N/V, decreased urine output,
decreased platelets, impaired liver function, sudden weight gain,
swelling of face/hands, SOB.
◉ Risk Factors for Preeclampsia.
Answer: Family Hx, preexisting hypertension, first pregnancy, age
>40yrs, African descent, obesity, <2yrs or >10 yrs between
pregnancies, invitro fertilization.
◉ Complications of Preeclampsia.
2026 ACTUAL TEST VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
◉ Hyperpigmentation.
Answer: Darkening of skin areas such as the umbilicus and face due
to hormonal changes in pregnancy.
◉ Striae gravidarum.
Answer: Commonly known as 'stretch marks', which occur during
pregnancy.
◉ Ligamental laxity.
Answer: Increased flexibility of ligaments due to relaxin,
contributing to back pain in pregnancy.
◉ Uterine changes.
Answer: The uterus increases to about 5 times its normal size during
pregnancy.
◉ Cervical changes.
,Answer: The cervix remains 2.5 cm long throughout pregnancy and
softens in late pregnancy.
◉ Amniocentesis.
Answer: A prenatal diagnostic technique to analyze amniotic fluid
for genetic defects.
◉ Primagravida.
Answer: A person who is pregnant for the first time.
◉ TORCH Infections.
Answer: Prenatal infections that can lead to severe abnormalities,
including hearing impairment.
◉ Abruptio Placenta.
Answer: Premature separation of the placenta from the uterus,
which can be partial, complete, or marginal.
◉ S&S of Abruptio Placenta.
Answer: Symptoms include sudden back and abdominal pain,
vaginal bleeding, and uterine contractions.
◉ Risk Factors of Abruptio Placenta.
,Answer: Factors include previous abruption, chronic hypertension,
smoking, and multiple fetuses.
◉ Placenta Previa.
Answer: Implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in
the lower uterus.
◉ S&S of Placenta Previa.
Answer: Symptoms include painless vaginal bleeding detected via
ultrasound.
◉ Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH).
Answer: Hypertension occurring after 20 weeks of pregnancy
without preeclampsia symptoms.
◉ S&S of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH).
Answer: Signs and symptoms include low birth weight.
◉ Risk Factors for Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH).
Answer: First pregnancy, family Hx, multiple fetuses, <20yrs or
>40yrs, preexisting hypertension, caffeine.
◉ Complications of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH).
, Answer: Low birth weight.
◉ Treatments of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH).
Answer: Rest, increased checkups, decreased salt in diet, increase
daily fluid intake.
◉ Preeclampsia.
Answer: Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by
high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache.
◉ S&S of Preeclampsia.
Answer: Increased BP, proteinuria, severe headache, vision
disturbances, upper abdominal pain, N/V, decreased urine output,
decreased platelets, impaired liver function, sudden weight gain,
swelling of face/hands, SOB.
◉ Risk Factors for Preeclampsia.
Answer: Family Hx, preexisting hypertension, first pregnancy, age
>40yrs, African descent, obesity, <2yrs or >10 yrs between
pregnancies, invitro fertilization.
◉ Complications of Preeclampsia.
