Chapter 22: Complications due to Pregnancy
Test Bank
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 REF: 585
2. Common effects of the expanding uterus during pregnancy include all of the following
EXCEPT:
a. compression of the urinary bladder.
b. restricted inspiratory volume.
c. low blood pressure.
d. varicose veins.
ANS: C REF: 585 | 587
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 REF: 587
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 REF: 588
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 REF: 588
6. Adolescent pregnancy is often considered high risk because of:
a. inadequate prenatal care.
b. poor nutrition and lack of vitamin supplements.
c. iron deficiency anemia.
Test Bank
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 REF: 585
2. Common effects of the expanding uterus during pregnancy include all of the following
EXCEPT:
a. compression of the urinary bladder.
b. restricted inspiratory volume.
c. low blood pressure.
d. varicose veins.
ANS: C REF: 585 | 587
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 REF: 587
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 REF: 588
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 REF: 588
6. Adolescent pregnancy is often considered high risk because of:
a. inadequate prenatal care.
b. poor nutrition and lack of vitamin supplements.
c. iron deficiency anemia.
