MCN

Question 1

a type of maternal condition where it is an extreme nausea and vomiting of pregnancy that is prolonged past week 12 of pregnancy.

Answer 1

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Question 2

This maternal condition causes increased thyroid function because of hCG.

Answer 2

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Question 3

An abortion that’s done out of choice, not medical necessity. It’s also called a “voluntary abortion.”

Answer 3

Elective Abortion

Question 4

A loss of pregnancy due to the premature exit of the products of conception (the fetus, fetal membranes, and placenta) from the uterus due to any cause.

Answer 4

Abortion

Question 5

The intentional medical or surgical termination of pregnancy for any reason.

Answer 5

Induced Abortion

Question 6

This refers to the implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, typically occurring in the fallopian tubes (95% of cases).

Answer 6

Ectopic Pregnancy

Question 7

This drug is indicated for the medical treatment of unruptured ectopic pregnancies and hydatidiform mole, which stops cell growth and dissolves existing cells.

Answer 7

Methotrexate

Question 8

A rare mass or growth that forms inside the womb (uterus) at the beginning of a pregnancy. It is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD).

Answer 8

Hydatidiform Mole

Question 9

An exam of the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and rectum. A speculum is inserted into the vagina and the doctor or nurse looks at the vagina and cervix for signs of disease.

Answer 9

Pelvic Exam

Question 10

This occurs when the cervix opens, weakens or shortens too early in pregnancy. It’s also known as cervical insufficiency.

Answer 10

Incompetent Cervix

Question 11

A treatment that involves temporarily sewing the cervix closed with stitches. This may help the cervix hold a pregnancy in the uterus. This is done in the second trimester of pregnancy to prevent preterm birth.

Answer 11

Cervical Cerclage

Question 12

Maternal condition that has symptoms of pelvic pressure or pain in the belly and spotting or changes in the vaginal discharge.

Answer 12

Incompetent Cervix

Question 13

Condition during pregnancy where the placenta blocks all or part of the baby’s exit from the vagina.

Answer 13

Placenta Previa

Question 14

The most common symptom of this maternal condition is vaginal bleeding in the second half of pregnancy.

Answer 14

Placenta Previa

Question 15

Type of placenta previa that is positioned at the edge of your cervix. It’s touching the cervix, but not covering it.

Answer 15

Marginal Placenta Previa

Question 16

Type of placenta previa where placenta partially covers the cervix.

Answer 16

Partial Placenta Previa

Question 17

Type of placenta previa where the placenta is completely covering the cervix, blocking the vagina.

Answer 17

Complete or Total Placenta Previa

Question 18

A disorder ofamnioticfluid resulting in decreased amniotic fluid volume for gestational age.

Answer 18

Oligohydramnios

Question 19

What is the normal amniotic fluid index?

Answer 19

5 cm to 25 cm

Question 20

What is the average volume of amniotic fluid?

Answer 20

500mL to 1000mL

Question 21

Maternal condition that has an excess fluid of more than 2000mL or an amniotic fluid index above 24cm.

Answer 21

Polyhydramnios

Question 22

An obstetrical technique used to extend the gestation of patients who are in premature labor.

Answer 22

Tocolysis

Question 23

A prenatal test that is done to remove amniotic fluid and cells from the uterus for testing or treatment.

Answer 23

Amniocentesis

Question 24

A baby who is larger than average which weighs more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces (4,000 grams), regardless of his or her gestational age.

Answer 24

Fetal Macrosomia

Question 25

A condition in which a hormone made by the placenta prevents the body from using insulin effectively. Glucose builds up in the blood instead of being absorbed by the cells.

Answer 25

Gestational Diabetes

Question 26

A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin to regulate the increased glucose levels in the blood during pregnancy

Answer 26

Gestational Diabetes

Question 27

A serious blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy and has a symptoms of hypertension and high levels of protein in their urine (proteinuria).

Answer 27

Preeclampsia

Question 28

Seizures that occur in pregnant people with preeclampsia, typically with symptoms of high blood pressure, headaches, blurry vision and convulsions.

Answer 28

Eclampsia

Question 29

This occurs when there is mismatch between the size of the fetal head and size of the maternal pelvis, resulting in "failure to progress" in labor for mechanical reasons.

Answer 29

Cephalopelvic Disproportion

Question 30

A heavy beeding or blood loss of 500 ml or more following a vaginal birth.

Answer 30

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Question 31

This refers to a soft and weak uterus after childbirth. It happens when the uterine muscles don’t contract enough to clamp the placental blood vessels shut after childbirth.

Answer 31

Uterine Atony

Question 32

These are Four T's which is a common mnemonic for the etiology of causes of Postpartum Hemorrhage.

Answer 32

Tone, Trauma, Tissue, Thrombin.

Question 33

A drug used to prevent and control bleeding from the uterus that can happen after childbirth. It belongs to the class of medicines called ergot alkaloids.

Answer 33

Methylergonovine or Methergine

Question 34

A recombinant hormone used to induce or strengthen uterine contractions in pregnant women to aid in labor and delivery or to control postpartum bleeding.

Answer 34

Oxytocin

Question 35

A prostaglandin used to treat postpartum uterine hemorrhage due to atony when other methods of management have not been effective.

Answer 35

Carboprost Tromethamine

Question 36

A maternal medical condition which involves the formation of blood clots in small blood vessels throughout the body, which can lead to organ damage and dysfunction.

Answer 36

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Question 37

A drug used in the treatment of DIC to help prevent the formation of blood clots and to prevent existing clots from growing.

Answer 37

Heparin

Question 38

An infection of the genital tract, which occurs from rupture of amniotic sacs, pathogens may invade the uterus after the rupture.

Answer 38

Puerperal Infection

Question 39

An infection of the breasts usually occurs approximately 2 to 3 weeks after birth and may occur as early as the seventh postpartum day.

Answer 39

Mastitis

Question 40

How many weeks are the trimesters of pregnancy?

Answer 40

1st trimester - 0 to 12 weeks 2nd trimester - 13 to 27 weeks 3rd trimester - 28 to 40 weeks