30 Questions
What is the most common cause of preterm birth?
Genitourinary infection
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of low birth weight infants?
Gestational age > 37 weeks
Which of the following is the most important determinant of birth weight?
Gestational age
What is the gestational age range for mildly preterm infants?
32 to 36 weeks
Which of the following is a severe complication associated with extremely preterm infants?
All of the above
During pregnancy, when does the steepest increase in plasma volume occur?
Second trimester
What is a common result of high gains in fluid during pregnancy?
Increased edema and weight gain
Which of the following is NOT associated with the physiological adjustments during pregnancy?
Increased histamine production
What is a common gastrointestinal issue that pregnant women may face due to altered digestion and assimilation of food?
Increased risk of constipation
What is bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
A serious neurocognitive condition affecting premature infants
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)?
High maternal prepregnancy BMI
What is a major cause of anemia in women with their first offspring in developing countries?
Malaria
Which statement about IUGR infants is NOT true?
They undergo complete catch-up growth
Which characteristic is associated with symmetrical small babies of low birth weight (LBW)?
Being thin at birth but undergoing catch-up growth later
What is a characteristic of abnormal patterns of fetal growth linked to adult disease?
Disproportionately large head and narrow waist
What is the primary concern associated with inadequate weight gain during pregnancy?
Increased risk of maternal bone and muscle loss, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anemia, and fatigue
Which of the following is not a potential risk associated with entering pregnancy overweight or obese?
Decreased risk of requiring a cesarean delivery
Which of the following is the preferred choice of medication for the treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?
Insulin
Which of the following is not a potential complication associated with poorly controlled gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?
Increased risk of preterm birth
Which of the following dietary interventions is recommended for the prevention of excessive weight gain during pregnancy?
Adopting a balanced diet of meals and snacks, listening to hunger and fullness cues
Which of the following is not a potential complication associated with hypertension during pregnancy?
Increased risk of fetal macrosomia
Why is constipation common in pregnancy?
As a result of hormonal shifts and relaxed GI musculature
What is a recommended way to reduce constipation during pregnancy?
Increasing fiber intake and fluid consumption
Why are laxatives generally not recommended during pregnancy?
They may lead to dehydration and nutrient deficiencies
Why is a weight gain of less than 20 lbs during pregnancy concerning?
It is linked to premature birth or small gestational age
What is the main component of pregnancy weight gain in the second half of gestation?
Fetal tissues, placenta, and amniotic fluid
Why is adipose tissue gain important during pregnancy?
To help with fetal development and lactation
What is the function of body fat stores during pregnancy and lactation?
To meet nutritional needs of mother and fetus
Why does weight gain occur more in the second and third trimesters?
As a result of significant fetal growth during this period
What does an average reserve of 30,000 calories in body fat provide for during pregnancy and lactation?
Nutritional support for both mother and fetus
Test your knowledge on the physiological changes that occur in a woman's body during pregnancy. Topics include increased body water, blood volume, and alterations in stomach, cardiac, renal, and pulmonary functions.
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