18 Questions
What does HbA1c measure in the body?
Average blood glucose level over the past 4-6 weeks
Why is an Ophthalmic examination recommended during pregnancy for women with diabetes?
To monitor retinal changes common in diabetes
How does caloric intake for pregnant women with diabetes differ according to the text?
Maintaining a consistent glucose level throughout the day
What is the purpose of doing a urine culture during pregnancy for women with diabetes?
To detect asymptomatic UTIs due to increased glucose concentration in urine
Why is it important for pregnant women with diabetes to increase dietary fiber?
To maintain stable glucose levels
How can pregnant women with diabetes limit the size of the infant according to the text?
By keeping weight gain to a suitable amount
What is the overall goal of managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) during pregnancy?
To achieve 2-hour postprandial glucose values under 120 mg/dL
What maternal situation would raise the suspicion of Diabetes Mellitus?
Unexplained repeated abortions and stillbirth
When should pregnant women be screened for Gestational Diabetes?
24-28 weeks if the first test is negative, with a 4-week gap between tests
What condition is a baby considered to have if they are born considerably larger than normal?
Macrosomia
What are some potential effects of Diabetes Mellitus on infants?
Respiratory distress
Why is it important to maintain glucose levels within limits in Gestational Diabetes?
To prevent large infant size
What should be the fasting blood sugar level for a pregnant woman?
90 mg/dl
When is the serum alpha-feto protein test typically performed during pregnancy?
At 15-17 weeks
At what weeks is the second ultrasound examination typically taken during pregnancy?
36-38 weeks
What is the purpose of performing fetal kick counts?
To assess fetal well-being
Why is regular insulin given instead of long-acting insulin on the day of delivery?
Insulin requirement decreases immediately postpartum
When is delivery usually considered in the context of fetal maturation?
After 38 weeks
Test your knowledge on the effects of diabetes on mothers and infants as discussed in Chapter 2 of the instructional module NCM 117a. Learn about complications such as diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, preterm delivery, macrosomia, birth injury, hypoglycemia, and more.
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