Prenatal Risk Factors Quiz
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What are some maternal age factors that may categorize a pregnancy as high-risk?

  • 25 or younger
  • 40 or older
  • 35 or older (correct)
  • 16 or older
  • Which lifestyle factor is considered a high-risk demographic factor during pregnancy?

  • Cigarette smoking (correct)
  • Healthy diet
  • Regular exercise
  • Daily meditation
  • What is a potential fetal or neonatal implication of maternal age above 35?

  • Fetal demise
  • Cephalopelvic disproportion
  • Low birth weight
  • Congenital anomalies (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a maternal implication of maternal age under 16?

    <p>Risk cesarean birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor from the medical history is likely to categorize a pregnancy as 'at risk'?

    <p>Endocrine disorders such as hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What obstetric history factor is mentioned as a risk for a pregnancy?

    <p>Previous low-birth-weight infant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychosocial factor could potentially categorize a pregnancy as 'at risk'?

    <p>Inadequate finances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From the obstetric history, which factor could lead to the categorization of a 'Pregnancy at Risk'?

    <p>Previous midforceps birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What medical history factor could potentially categorize a pregnancy as 'at risk'?

    <p>Renal disease with no recent infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychosocial factor from the list might categorize a pregnancy as 'at risk'?

    <p>Attempt or ideation of suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a high-risk pregnancy?

    <p>A concurrent disorder, pregnancy-related complication, or external factor jeopardizing the health of the woman, fetus, or both</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors contribute to the development of a high-risk pregnancy?

    <p>Preexisting factors such as chronic diseases like cardiovascular or kidney disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does the health interview serve during prenatal visits?

    <p>To review personal and family developments and danger signs of pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to assess a woman with an illness during pregnancy for changes in her illness?

    <p>To understand how pregnancy affects preexisting illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assessments are typically conducted at every prenatal visit?

    <p>Blood pressure measurement and clean-catch urine analysis for glucose, protein, and leukocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of identifying a high-risk pregnancy?

    <p>To protect the health of both the woman and the fetus from potential complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can ultrasonography establish about a fetus?

    <p>Gross anomalies like Hydrocephalus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parameter is included in the Biophysical Profile?

    <p>Fetal breathing movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Doppler Umbilical Velocimetry in ultrasonography?

    <p>Assessing placental health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what gestational age can ultrasonography diagnose pregnancy?

    <p>6 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which procedure involves visual inspection of the amniotic fluid?

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

    What is one of the functions of Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling?

    <p>Obtaining fetal blood samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prenatal high-risk factor is associated with a risk for Cesarean birth?

    <p>Pre-pregnant weight over 91 kg (200 lbs.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What maternal implication is associated with excessive alcohol consumption as a high-risk factor?

    <p>Risk for hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which maternal habit is linked to an increased risk for Hepatitis C or HIV?

    <p>Use of addicting drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential fetal or neonatal implication of abruptio placenta as a high-risk factor?

    <p>Decreased fetal heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which social and personal factor among the options is associated with a higher risk for Preeclampsia?

    <p>Low income level and low educational level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common prenatal high-risk factor associated with the risk of anemia for both the mother and fetus?

    <p>Poor nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which maternal habit is linked to an increased risk for fetal malnutrition during pregnancy?

    <p>Poor diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Congenital anomalies' are associated with which maternal habit as a high-risk factor?

    <p>'Use of addicting drugs'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Uterine contractions' and 'Miscarriage' are potential outcomes related to which maternal habit as a high-risk factor?

    <p>'Smoking one pack of cigarettes per day or more'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does living at high altitude impact the amount of hemoglobin in the blood?

    <p>It increases hemoglobin levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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