18 Questions
What is the recommended method for determining gestational age if the crown-rump length is above 84 mm?
Head circumference measurement
Which of the following is a relief measure for backache during pregnancy?
Wearing shoes with low heels
Why is it important to identify and treat asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?
To reduce the risk of pyelonephritis
What is the recommended period for screening for Down's syndrome using the 'combined test'?
Between 11 weeks 0 days and 13 weeks 6 days
What is the recommended way to rise from sitting to standing to prevent faintness during pregnancy?
Rise slowly from sitting to standing
What is the recommended fiber intake to prevent constipation during pregnancy?
Increase fiber in diet
At what stage of pregnancy should the serum screening test be offered to women?
Between 15 weeks 0 days and 20 weeks 0 days
Which of the following is a new risk factor for gestational diabetes?
Previous macrosomic baby weighing 4.5 kg or above
When should screening for sickle cell diseases and thalassaemias be offered to women?
As early as possible in pregnancy (ideally by 10 weeks)
What is the normal range for haemoglobin at 28 weeks of pregnancy?
10.5 g/100 ml
When should anaemia screening take place in pregnancy?
At the booking appointment, 28 weeks, and 36 weeks
What should be investigated if the haemoglobin level is below the normal range?
Iron deficiency
At what stage of pregnancy is anti-D typically administered?
28 weeks
What is the recommended daily dose of folic acid supplementation during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy?
400 micrograms
Which of the following women is most at risk of vitamin D deficiency?
A 35-year-old woman who is predominantly housebound
What is the primary reason for offering serological screening for hepatitis B virus to pregnant women?
To prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus
At what stage of pregnancy is rubella susceptibility screening typically offered?
Early in antenatal care
Why is routine screening for hepatitis C virus not recommended for pregnant women?
There is insufficient evidence to support its clinical and cost effectiveness
This quiz covers screening and interventions for hepatitis B and C, as well as rubella, during pregnancy to prevent mother-to-child transmission and other health risks.
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