Pregnancy Hematological Changes Quiz
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What is the cause of thrombocytopenia during pregnancy?

  • Increase in platelet production
  • Hemodilution (correct)
  • Excess iron supplementation
  • Decrease in plasma volume
  • How does the uterus affect the urinary system during pregnancy?

  • Increases bladder capacity
  • Stimulates kidney function
  • Compresses ureters causing hydronephrosis (correct)
  • Increases urine production
  • Why is leukocytosis a common occurrence during labor?

  • Cause is unknown (correct)
  • Decrease in metabolic demands
  • Due to stress hormones
  • Increase in infection risk
  • What is the recommended daily supplemental iron intake for pregnant individuals?

    <p>$27 mg / day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does pregnancy impact blood volume?

    <p>Increases blood volume by 40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is anemia in the first semester of pregnancy concerning?

    <p>May indicate underlying health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the increased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) during the second trimester of pregnancy?

    <p>Increased renal function and plasma flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immune system shift occurs in pregnancy to prevent rejection of the placenta and fetus?

    <p>TH1 to TH2 shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does progesterone affect respiratory physiology during pregnancy?

    <p>Enhances respiratory drive to increase tidal volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for supine hypotension in pregnant individuals?

    <p>Compression of the uterus on the inferior vena cava (IVC) and aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parameter accounts for the significant increase in cardiac output during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased stroke volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication can arise if trophoblasts inadequately remodel the spiral arteries in pregnancy?

    <p>Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What accounts for the majority of the increase in total lung volume during pregnancy?

    <p>Thoracic circumference increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does pregnancy impact the immune response in individuals with autoimmune diseases?

    <p>[Includes correct answer]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cardiac manifestation is most commonly found in pregnant individuals due to increased blood flow?

    <p>Systolic ejection murmur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of stroke volume increase in pregnancy?

    <p>Increased blood volume hitting a compliant left ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do pregnant individuals commonly experience urinary frequency?

    <p>Effect of mass and increased renal flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

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