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Chapter 22: Complications due to Pregnancy
VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What is the usual time period between the first day of the last menstrual period and the time of
birth?
a. 38 weeks
b. Termed the gestation period
c. Referred to as gravidity
d. The embryonic period
ANS> B
2. Common effects of the expanding uterus during pregnancy include all of the following
EXCEPT
a.compression of the urinary bladder.
b.restricted inspiratoryvolume.
c.low blood pressure.
d.varicose veins.
ANS> C
3. Which of the following indicates development of pregnancy-induced hypertension?
a. Proteinuria, edema, and weight gain
b. Persistent blood pressure measuring above 140/90
c. Vaginal bleeding
d. Blood clots forming in the legs
ANS> B
4. What is the usual cause of hemolysis of fetal erythrocytes during pregnancy?
a. The mother’s blood is Rh negative and the fetus is Rh positive.
b. The parents differ in blood type.
c. The mother receives Rh immunoglobulin early in the second pregnancy.
d. Fetal antibodies enter the maternal circulation.
ANS> A
5. What is the likely cause of painless, bright red, vaginal bleeding during the last trimester?
a. Ectopic pregnancy
b. Abruptio placentae
c. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
d. Placenta previa
ANS> D
6. Adolescent pregnancy is often considered high risk because of
a. inadequate prenatal care.
b. poor nutrition and lack of vitamin supplements.
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c. iron deficiency anemia.
d. all of these.
ANS> D
7. Which of the following is a serious potential complication of abruptio placentae indicated by
low serum levels of clotting factors?
a. Severe hypertension
b. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
c. Jaundice
d. Thromboembolism
ANS> B
8. The term primigravida refers to
a. length of time since the first day of the last menstrual period.
b. a woman who is pregnant for the first time.
c. estimated date of delivery.
d. withdrawal of a small amount of amnionic fluid.
ANS> B
9. During which time period do teratogens cause major developmental damage to organs?
a. First week following fertilization
b. First 2 months
c. Any time up to 6 months
d. During labor and delivery
ANS> B
10. Diagnosis of pregnancy is confirmed through elevated serum levels of
a. hCG.
b. testosterone.
c. AFP.
d. aldosterone.
ANS> A
11. Edema and congestion normally develop in many tissues during pregnancy as a result of
a. reduced kidney function.
b. decreased serum albumin.
c. increased blood volume.
d. increases in blood pressure.
ANS> C
12. Which of the following statements applies to eclampsia?
a. Elevated blood pressure returns to normal after delivery.
b. Kidney and liver function remain normal.
c. It commonly develops with ectopic pregnancies.
d. Blood pressure is very high and seizures may occur.
ANS> D
Chapter 22: Complications due to Pregnancy
VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What is the usual time period between the first day of the last menstrual period and the time of
birth?
a. 38 weeks
b. Termed the gestation period
c. Referred to as gravidity
d. The embryonic period
ANS> B
2. Common effects of the expanding uterus during pregnancy include all of the following
EXCEPT
a.compression of the urinary bladder.
b.restricted inspiratoryvolume.
c.low blood pressure.
d.varicose veins.
ANS> C
3. Which of the following indicates development of pregnancy-induced hypertension?
a. Proteinuria, edema, and weight gain
b. Persistent blood pressure measuring above 140/90
c. Vaginal bleeding
d. Blood clots forming in the legs
ANS> B
4. What is the usual cause of hemolysis of fetal erythrocytes during pregnancy?
a. The mother’s blood is Rh negative and the fetus is Rh positive.
b. The parents differ in blood type.
c. The mother receives Rh immunoglobulin early in the second pregnancy.
d. Fetal antibodies enter the maternal circulation.
ANS> A
5. What is the likely cause of painless, bright red, vaginal bleeding during the last trimester?
a. Ectopic pregnancy
b. Abruptio placentae
c. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
d. Placenta previa
ANS> D
6. Adolescent pregnancy is often considered high risk because of
a. inadequate prenatal care.
b. poor nutrition and lack of vitamin supplements.
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c. iron deficiency anemia.
d. all of these.
ANS> D
7. Which of the following is a serious potential complication of abruptio placentae indicated by
low serum levels of clotting factors?
a. Severe hypertension
b. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
c. Jaundice
d. Thromboembolism
ANS> B
8. The term primigravida refers to
a. length of time since the first day of the last menstrual period.
b. a woman who is pregnant for the first time.
c. estimated date of delivery.
d. withdrawal of a small amount of amnionic fluid.
ANS> B
9. During which time period do teratogens cause major developmental damage to organs?
a. First week following fertilization
b. First 2 months
c. Any time up to 6 months
d. During labor and delivery
ANS> B
10. Diagnosis of pregnancy is confirmed through elevated serum levels of
a. hCG.
b. testosterone.
c. AFP.
d. aldosterone.
ANS> A
11. Edema and congestion normally develop in many tissues during pregnancy as a result of
a. reduced kidney function.
b. decreased serum albumin.
c. increased blood volume.
d. increases in blood pressure.
ANS> C
12. Which of the following statements applies to eclampsia?
a. Elevated blood pressure returns to normal after delivery.
b. Kidney and liver function remain normal.
c. It commonly develops with ectopic pregnancies.
d. Blood pressure is very high and seizures may occur.
ANS> D
