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What is the most common cause of preterm birth?
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?
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?
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?
What is the gestational age range for mildly preterm infants?
Which of the following is a severe complication associated with extremely preterm infants?
Which of the following is a severe complication associated with extremely preterm infants?
During pregnancy, when does the steepest increase in plasma volume occur?
During pregnancy, when does the steepest increase in plasma volume occur?
What is a common result of high gains in fluid during pregnancy?
What is a common result of high gains in fluid during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the physiological adjustments during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the physiological adjustments during pregnancy?
What is a common gastrointestinal issue that pregnant women may face due to altered digestion and assimilation of food?
What is a common gastrointestinal issue that pregnant women may face due to altered digestion and assimilation of food?
What is bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
What is bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)?
What is a major cause of anemia in women with their first offspring in developing countries?
What is a major cause of anemia in women with their first offspring in developing countries?
Which statement about IUGR infants is NOT true?
Which statement about IUGR infants is NOT true?
Which characteristic is associated with symmetrical small babies of low birth weight (LBW)?
Which characteristic is associated with symmetrical small babies of low birth weight (LBW)?
What is a characteristic of abnormal patterns of fetal growth linked to adult disease?
What is a characteristic of abnormal patterns of fetal growth linked to adult disease?
What is the primary concern associated with inadequate weight gain during pregnancy?
What is the primary concern associated with inadequate weight gain during pregnancy?
Which of the following is not a potential risk associated with entering pregnancy overweight or obese?
Which of the following is not a potential risk associated with entering pregnancy overweight or obese?
Which of the following is the preferred choice of medication for the treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?
Which of the following is the preferred choice of medication for the treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?
Which of the following is not a potential complication associated with poorly controlled gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?
Which of the following is not a potential complication associated with poorly controlled gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?
Which of the following dietary interventions is recommended for the prevention of excessive weight gain during pregnancy?
Which of the following dietary interventions is recommended for the prevention of excessive weight gain during pregnancy?
Which of the following is not a potential complication associated with hypertension during pregnancy?
Which of the following is not a potential complication associated with hypertension during pregnancy?
Why is constipation common in pregnancy?
Why is constipation common in pregnancy?
What is a recommended way to reduce constipation during pregnancy?
What is a recommended way to reduce constipation during pregnancy?
Why are laxatives generally not recommended during pregnancy?
Why are laxatives generally not recommended during pregnancy?
Why is a weight gain of less than 20 lbs during pregnancy concerning?
Why is a weight gain of less than 20 lbs during pregnancy concerning?
What is the main component of pregnancy weight gain in the second half of gestation?
What is the main component of pregnancy weight gain in the second half of gestation?
Why is adipose tissue gain important during pregnancy?
Why is adipose tissue gain important during pregnancy?
What is the function of body fat stores during pregnancy and lactation?
What is the function of body fat stores during pregnancy and lactation?
Why does weight gain occur more in the second and third trimesters?
Why does weight gain occur more in the second and third trimesters?
What does an average reserve of 30,000 calories in body fat provide for during pregnancy and lactation?
What does an average reserve of 30,000 calories in body fat provide for during pregnancy and lactation?
