Pregnancy Health and Symptoms Quiz

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Which of the following weight gain ranges is considered normal for women with a normal BMI during pregnancy?

15-25 lbs

30-40 lbs

25-35 lbs (correct)

10-20 lbs

Which of the following is a probable sign of pregnancy?

Amenorrhea

Abdominal enlargement (correct)

Increased urination

Fatigue

What is the expected total weight gain for a pregnant woman during her pregnancy?

20-30 lbs

15-25 lbs

30-40 lbs

25-35 lbs (correct)

Which symptom in early pregnancy may indicate a more serious condition that requires careful follow-up?

Shortness of breath (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which goal is NOT part of the Healthy People 2030 initiative regarding women’s health during pregnancy?

Encourage high-risk pregnancies (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign of postpartum depression?

Weight loss (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant risk factor for potential abuse in postpartum mothers?

Mother expresses feelings of harming the baby (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does blood pressure typically change during the second trimester of pregnancy?

It decreases due to relaxation of blood vessels (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is indicated by a developing pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Pre-eclampsia (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is considered a normal discomfort during pregnancy?

Heart skipping a beat (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of measuring height and weight during the first prenatal visit?

To provide baseline information for caloric intake (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should normal fetal movement be perceived during pregnancy?

Fetal movements should be consistent with typical patterns for the stage of pregnancy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What mnemonic can be used to identify attributes of a symptom during a review of systems?

COLDSPA (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a probable sign of early pregnancy?

Abdominal enlargement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a urine pregnancy test?

To confirm pregnancy through detection of HCG (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a significant physiological change during pregnancy?

Increase in heart rate by 10 to 15 beats/minute (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following psychosocial factors is most impacted during pregnancy?

Stress levels (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of testing is used to confirm the presence of a fetus through imaging?

Ultrasound (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which sign indicates the softening of the cervix during pregnancy?

Hegar’s sign (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which nutritional change might occur in a pregnant woman?

Increased requirement for certain vitamins and minerals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one common sign of increased vascularity that may occur in the nasal area during pregnancy?

Nasal bleeding (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a presumptive sign of early pregnancy?

Nausea/vomiting (D) Signup and view all the answers

What change occurs in the thorax and lungs during pregnancy?

Increased chest expansion due to estrogen (C) Signup and view all the answers