Antenatal Visit History Taking Quiz

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What is the primary goal of antenatal care?

To ensure the safety of the mother only
To ensure the safety of both the mother and the fetus (correct)
To provide a comprehensive healthcare plan for the pregnant woman
To ensure the safety of the fetus only

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of antenatal care?

Estimation of gestational age and expected date of delivery
Early detection and treatment of any diseases during pregnancy
Identification of high-risk pregnancies
Providing a detailed delivery plan for the patient (correct)

What is the purpose of the antenatal card filled out during the initial visit?

To document the patient's medical history
To record the patient's personal information
To outline the patient's expected delivery plan
To highlight any risk factors present (correct)

Which of the following is not a key element of antenatal care?

Scheduling routine dental check-ups (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'reassurance' element in antenatal care?

To calm the patient's fears and anxieties about pregnancy and childbirth (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason the patient is instructed to carry and preserve their antenatal card on each visit?

To ensure the healthcare team has access to their complete medical history (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding immunizations during pregnancy?

Live attenuated vaccines are contraindicated (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following investigations is typically performed during the third trimester of pregnancy?

Repeat scan for growth pattern, placental localization, lie, and presentation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding bathing during pregnancy?

Tub baths are avoided due to fear of ascending infection (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a warning sign during pregnancy that requires referral to a doctor?

Mild nausea and vomiting (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should a complete urine analysis and urine culture be performed during pregnancy?

Only if symptomatic (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following investigations is typically performed between 18-24 weeks of gestation?

Detailed anomaly scan (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of taking a menstrual history during the booking visit?

To identify the last menstrual period (LMP) and calculate the estimated date of delivery (EDD) and gestational age (GA) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of the obstetric history taken during the booking visit?

Details about the patient's current pregnancy symptoms (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following investigations is NOT routinely performed during the booking visit?

Echocardiogram (A) Signup and view all the answers

For a low-risk pregnancy, how often are antenatal visits scheduled between 28 and 36 weeks of gestation?

Every 2 weeks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performing a fundal level assessment during the antenatal visit?

To assess the size of the uterus in relation to the gestational age (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding high-risk pregnancies?

High-risk pregnancies are jointly managed with the corresponding specialist physician (A) Signup and view all the answers