Pregnancy and Normal Labor Exam PDF

# Exam on Pregnancy and Normal Labor ## Part 1: Definitions (10 points) Define the following terms briefly: 1. Preeclampsia 2. Gestational hypertension 3. Eclampsia 4. Normal Labor 5. First Stage of Labor 6. Second Stage of Labor 7. Third Stage of Labor 8. Uterine Contractions 9. Cervical Dilatat...

# Exam on Pregnancy and Normal Labor ## Part 1: Definitions (10 points) Define the following terms briefly: 1. Preeclampsia 2. Gestational hypertension 3. Eclampsia 4. Normal Labor 5. First Stage of Labor 6. Second Stage of Labor 7. Third Stage of Labor 8. Uterine Contractions 9. Cervical Dilatation 10. Show ## Part 2: Multiple Choice (20 points) Choose the correct answer for each question: 1. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are the most common medical complications, affecting a percentage of: a) 2-5% b) 7-15% c) 20-25% d) 30-35% 2. is considered the 2nd most common cause of maternal mortality: a) Preeclampsia b) Gestational diabetes c) Preterm labor d) Placental abruption 3. Hypertension in pregnancy is diagnosed when blood pressure is: a) 120/80 mmHg or higher b) 130/90 mmHg or higher c) 140/90 mmHg or higher d) 150/100 mmHg or higher 4. is a specific condition that occurs only during pregnancy, characterized by hypertension and proteinuria: a) Gestational hypertension b) Preeclampsia c) Eclampsia d) Chronic hypertension 5. Severe preeclampsia is defined when blood pressure is: a) 140/90 mmHg or higher b) 150/100 mmHg or higher c) 160/110 mmHg or higher d) 170/120 mmHg or higher 6. Risk factors for preeclampsia include all of the following EXCEPT: a) First pregnancy b) Age less than 18 or more than 35 c) Obesity d) Multiparity 7. Proteinuria in preeclampsia is diagnosed when the amount of protein in the urine is: a) > 100 mg in 24 hours b) > 200 mg in 24 hours c) > 300 mg in 24 hours d) > 400 mg in 24 hours 8. is the most serious stage of preeclampsia, accompanied by seizures: a) Gestational hypertension b) Preeclampsia c) Eclampsia d) Severe preeclampsia 9. The first stage of labor begins with: a) Descent of the fetal head b) The onset of true uterine contractions c) Complete cervical dilatation d) Placental delivery 10. During the second stage of labor, the following occurs EXCEPT: a) Strong uterine contractions b) Cervical dilatation c) Pushing the baby down d) Delivery of the baby 11. The third stage of labor ends with: a) Delivery of the baby b) Delivery of the placenta c) Complete cervical dilatation d) Onset of uterine contractions 12. Signs of placental separation include: a) Vaginal bleeding b) Uterus becomes smaller and more mobile c) Lengthening of the umbilical cord d) All of the above 13. Signs of false labor include all EXCEPT: a) Irregular contractions b) Contractions with cervical dilatation c) Not relieved by sedation d) No rupture of membranes 14. Factors affecting the process of labor include: a) Fetal size b) Uterine contraction power c) Maternal psychological status d) All of the above 15. is the period from the beginning to the end of one contraction: a) Frequency b) Duration c) Interval d) Intensity 16. is the period from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction: a) Frequency b) Duration c) Interval d) Intensity 17. The fourth stage of labor begins: a) Delivery of the baby b) Delivery of the placenta c) After the delivery of the placenta d) Beginning of labor 18. Physiological changes during the first stage of labor include: a) Strong and regular contractions b) Changes in the cervix c) Descent of the fetal head d) All of the above 19. The duration of the first stage of labor in a primigravida is: a) 2-4 hours b) 4-6 hours c) 10-16 hours d) 16-20 hours 20. Physiological changes in the second stage of labor include: a) Irregular contractions b) Strong and increasing contractions c) Increased cervical mucus d) All of the above ## Part 3: True or False (20 points) Mark (True) for the correct statements and (False) for the incorrect ones: 1. (True) Pregnancy-induced hypertension disappears immediately after delivery. 2. (True) Age less than 18 is a risk factor for preeclampsia. 3. (True) Obesity is a risk factor for preeclampsia. 4. (False) Preeclampsia is diagnosed only by the presence of hypertension. 5. (False) Eclampsia can occur before the 20th week of pregnancy. 6. (False) Normal labor is characterized by complications for the mother and the fetus. 7. (False) False labor contractions are regular and strong. 8. (False) Uterine contraction strength is not affected by the mother's psychological status. 9. (True) The placenta is considered a factor affecting the process of labor. 10. (False) The first stage of labor ends with delivery. 11. (False) The second stage of labor is the stage of cervical dilatation. 12. (True) The third stage of labor ends with placental delivery. 13. (True) The fourth stage of labor is the recovery stage. 14. (False) The duration of the second stage of labor is shorter in primigravida than in multipara. 15. (True) Descent of the fetal head is a sign of the beginning of labor. 16. (True) Cervical dilatation is measured in centimeters. 17. (False) Cervical dilatation occurs in the second stage of labor. 18. (False) The fetus is pushed out by uterine contractions only. 19. (True) Rupture of membranes can occur at any stage of labor. 20. (False) The postpartum period is the period between the delivery of the baby and the delivery of the placenta. Notes: - This exam is designed to be comprehensive and covers most of the basic concepts in the sources. - The exam can be modified as needed.