Maternal Hepatitis and Rubella Screening

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What is the recommended method for determining gestational age if the crown-rump length is above 84 mm?

Crown-rump length measurement

Fetal weight estimation

Head circumference measurement (correct)

Ultrasound scan at 20 weeks

Which of the following is a relief measure for backache during pregnancy?

Avoiding heavy lifting

Wearing shoes with high heels

Wearing shoes with low heels (correct)

Taking frequent naps

Why is it important to identify and treat asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?

To reduce the risk of fetal anomalies

To reduce the risk of pyelonephritis (correct)

To reduce the risk of gestational diabetes

To reduce the risk of preterm labor

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to rise from sitting to standing to prevent faintness during pregnancy?

Rise slowly from sitting to standing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended fiber intake to prevent constipation during pregnancy?

Increase fiber in diet (D) Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of pregnancy should the serum screening test be offered to women?

Between 15 weeks 0 days and 20 weeks 0 days (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a new risk factor for gestational diabetes?

Previous macrosomic baby weighing 4.5 kg or above (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should screening for sickle cell diseases and thalassaemias be offered to women?

As early as possible in pregnancy (ideally by 10 weeks) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for haemoglobin at 28 weeks of pregnancy?

10.5 g/100 ml (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should anaemia screening take place in pregnancy?

At the booking appointment, 28 weeks, and 36 weeks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be investigated if the haemoglobin level is below the normal range?

Iron deficiency (D) Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of pregnancy is anti-D typically administered?

28 weeks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily dose of folic acid supplementation during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy?

400 micrograms (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following women is most at risk of vitamin D deficiency?

A 35-year-old woman who is predominantly housebound (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of pregnancy is rubella susceptibility screening typically offered?

Early in antenatal care (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is routine screening for hepatitis C virus not recommended for pregnant women?

There is insufficient evidence to support its clinical and cost effectiveness (A) Signup and view all the answers