High Risk Pregnancy Definition and Factors
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What is the main purpose of a non-stress test during pregnancy?

  • To check for fetal movements
  • To induce contractions
  • To monitor the mother's heart rate
  • To monitor the baby's heart rate in response to movements (correct)

When is a non-stress test usually recommended during pregnancy?

  • After week 26 (correct)
  • During labor
  • During the first trimester
  • Before week 26

What does a positive result in a contraction stress test (CST) indicate?

  • Normal heart rate during contractions
  • Decelerations in more than half of the contractions (correct)
  • No fetal movement observed
  • Increased amniotic fluid

Which invasive method involves removing a sample of cells from the chorionic villi?

<p>Chorionic villus sampling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do chorionic villi contain?

<p>Fetal cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a contraction stress test usually performed?

<p>Near the end of pregnancy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a risk factor in pregnancy?

<p>An ascertainable characteristic associated with an abnormal risk of developing a morbid process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to WHO, what is considered a high-risk pregnancy?

<p>A pregnancy complicated by factors adversely affecting the pregnancy outcome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the intrapartal period, what does the application of the Nursing Process focus on?

<p>Identifying problems and alterations in labor progress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal regarding knowledge for a high-risk intrapartal client?

<p>Client and fetus will face no undetected complications and will receive immediate treatment for problems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the important implementation steps for a high-risk intrapartal client?

<p>Observe for potential and actual problems in labor and delivery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of physiological integrity issue that may arise for a high-risk intrapartal client?

<p>Impaired gas exchange (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT included in the initial screening during pregnancy?

<p>History of viral hepatitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which complication is NOT mentioned as a possibility during the course of the present pregnancy?

<p>PPH (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of reassessment at each antenatal visit during pregnancy?

<p>Monitoring fetal growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT listed as a possible complication during labor?

<p>Puerperal fever and sepsis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what is NOT a reason for placing the mother or baby at high risk during labor?

<p>Large uterus with fetal distress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT part of the general physical examination during pregnancy?

<p>Assessment of neurological reflexes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of cordocentesis?

<p>To retrieve fetal blood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of pregnancy is cordocentesis usually performed?

<p>After 17 weeks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cordocentesis detect?

<p>Chromosome abnormalities in the fetus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways to prevent a high-risk pregnancy?

<p>Regular intake of folic acid before and during pregnancy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for performing cordocentesis?

<p>Evaluating placental function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to stay healthy before and during pregnancy?

<p>To reduce the risks of complications during pregnancy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which prenatal testing technique is usually preferred before 15 weeks of gestation?

<p>Chorionic villus sampling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For which type of women is amniocentesis most often offered?

<p>Women who are at increased risk for bearing a child with birth defects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which weeks of pregnancy is amniocentesis usually performed?

<p>14-20 weeks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of genetic counselling before undergoing prenatal testing?

<p>To learn about other prenatal tests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which prenatal test is mentioned to be 99% accurate for diagnosing Down syndrome?

<p>Amniocentesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in timing between chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis?

<p>CVS takes place at 10-12 weeks, earlier than amniocentesis. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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