Physiological Adjustments During Pregnancy Quiz
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What is the most common cause of preterm birth?

  • Maternal smoking
  • Genitourinary infection (correct)
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Placental abruption

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of low birth weight infants?

  • Gestational age > 37 weeks (correct)
  • Premature birth
  • Birth weight < 2500 g
  • Intrauterine growth retardation

    • Which of the following is the most important determinant of birth weight?

  • Gestational age (correct)
  • Preconception weight
  • Maternal weight gain
  • Fetal growth rate

    • What is the gestational age range for mildly preterm infants?

    <p>32 to 36 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a severe complication associated with extremely preterm infants?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During pregnancy, when does the steepest increase in plasma volume occur?

    <p>Second trimester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common result of high gains in fluid during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased edema and weight gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT associated with the physiological adjustments during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased histamine production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common gastrointestinal issue that pregnant women may face due to altered digestion and assimilation of food?

    <p>Increased risk of constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is bronchopulmonary dysplasia?

    <p>A serious neurocognitive condition affecting premature infants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)?

    <p>High maternal prepregnancy BMI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major cause of anemia in women with their first offspring in developing countries?

    <p>Malaria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about IUGR infants is NOT true?

    <p>They undergo complete catch-up growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is associated with symmetrical small babies of low birth weight (LBW)?

    <p>Being thin at birth but undergoing catch-up growth later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of abnormal patterns of fetal growth linked to adult disease?

    <p>Disproportionately large head and narrow waist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern associated with inadequate weight gain during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased risk of maternal bone and muscle loss, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anemia, and fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a potential risk associated with entering pregnancy overweight or obese?

    <p>Decreased risk of requiring a cesarean delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the preferred choice of medication for the treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?

    <p>Insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a potential complication associated with poorly controlled gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?

    <p>Increased risk of preterm birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following dietary interventions is recommended for the prevention of excessive weight gain during pregnancy?

    <p>Adopting a balanced diet of meals and snacks, listening to hunger and fullness cues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a potential complication associated with hypertension during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased risk of fetal macrosomia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is constipation common in pregnancy?

    <p>As a result of hormonal shifts and relaxed GI musculature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended way to reduce constipation during pregnancy?

    <p>Increasing fiber intake and fluid consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are laxatives generally not recommended during pregnancy?

    <p>They may lead to dehydration and nutrient deficiencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a weight gain of less than 20 lbs during pregnancy concerning?

    <p>It is linked to premature birth or small gestational age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of pregnancy weight gain in the second half of gestation?

    <p>Fetal tissues, placenta, and amniotic fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is adipose tissue gain important during pregnancy?

    <p>To help with fetal development and lactation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of body fat stores during pregnancy and lactation?

    <p>To meet nutritional needs of mother and fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does weight gain occur more in the second and third trimesters?

    <p>As a result of significant fetal growth during this period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an average reserve of 30,000 calories in body fat provide for during pregnancy and lactation?

    <p>Nutritional support for both mother and fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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