Pregnancy

Question 1

A common cause of breastfeeding jaundice

Answer 1

too little colostrum

Question 2

The implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterus is known as

Answer 2

an ectopic pregnancy

Question 3

Which of the following diseases can be a result of a multifactorial inheritance

Answer 3

diabetes

Question 4

Which multivitamin is essential for preventing neural tube deficits in the developing fetus

Answer 4

folate

Question 5

Smoking decreases milk volume due to the reduction of

Answer 5

prolactin

Question 6

Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall is

Answer 6

abruptio placentae

Question 7

The primary function of prolactin is

Answer 7

lactation

Question 8

Causes of sore nipples related to breastfeeding include

Answer 8

infant nursing on the tip of the nipple

Question 9

At what point during gestation does the inguinal descension of the testicles begin in a male fetus

Answer 9

28 weeks

Question 10

The organism known to cause lactational mastitis is

Answer 10

staphylococcus

Question 11

A reduction in the number of red blood cells during pregnancy is due to

Answer 11

iron deficiency anemia

Question 13

The inability of the body to respond to the insulin hormone for normal metabolism of carbohydrates and sugars during pregnancy is

Answer 13

gestational diabetes

Question 14

Which of the following is a hormone produced in late pregnancy that can block insulin and cause gestational diabetes

Answer 14

cortisol

Question 15

Nasal congestion and epistaxis in pregnancy are secondary to increased

Answer 15

estrogen

Question 16

The hormone that is responsible for stimulating the uterus to contract during labor is

Answer 16

oxytocin

Question 17

Which hormone promotes appetite and stress reduction during pregnancy and then regulates volume and production of breast milk in the postpartum period

Answer 17

prolactin

Question 18

Leukorrhea in pregnancy is due to an elevated level of

Answer 18

estrogen

Question 19

An abnormal placement of the placenta near or covering the internal cervical os is known as

Answer 19

placenta previa

Question 20

Persistant, intractable vomiting during pregnancy is most likely caused by the elevated levels of

Answer 20

human chorionic gonadotropin

Question 21

During pregnancy, relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and increased intraabdominal pressure can predispose a patient to

Answer 21

aspiration

Question 22

Which of the following in NOT a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy

Answer 22

abdominal surgery

Question 23

Postpartum depression has been linked to

Answer 23

hormonal imbalance

Question 24

Increased pressure in the rectal veins due to obstruction of venous return in pregnancy causes

Answer 24

hemorrhoids

Question 25

The physiologic changes associated with pregnancy may increase the risk for

Answer 25

urinary tract infection

Question 26

Which of the following does NOT play a role in curbing the production of breast milk

Answer 26

progestin-only contraceptives

Question 27

Which finding in the urine may indicate preeclampsia

Answer 27

protein

Question 28

Which condition is associated with both hypercoagulable states and alterations in blood flow

Answer 28

pregnancy

Question 29

Back pain in pregnancy is usually related to

Answer 29

curvature of the lumbosacral vertebrae

Question 30

A disorder of widespread vascular endothelial malfunction and vasospasm that occurs after 20 weeks gestation and can present as late as 4-6 weeks postpartum

Answer 30

preeclampsia

Question 31

HELLP syndrome in pregnancy is primarily due to

Answer 31

endothelial dysfunction

Question 32

A pregnant patient asks when the external genitalia can first be seen on the ultrasound and the NP responds

Answer 32

at 16 weeks gestation

Question 33

Which nutrient’s synthesis is essential for the growth of the placenta and fetus and the expansion of maternal blood volume

Answer 33

amino acid

Question 34

Which one of the following is NOT a cause of the letdown reflex during lactation

Answer 34

a supportive bra

Question 35

A hydatidiform mole is the

Answer 35

growth of an abnormal fertilized egg

Question 36

Premature dilation of the cervix, usually in the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy is caused by

Answer 36

cervical insufficiency

Question 37

When does the male fetus begin to produce testosterone

Answer 37

at 9 weeks gestation

Question 38

Rare tumors that appear when cells in the uterus proliferate uncontrollably during pregnancy is known as

Answer 38

trophoblastic disease

Question 39

When does a fetus begin to develop male or female organs

Answer 39

6-7 weeks

Question 40

During pregnancy, elevation of estrogen and progesterone cause symptoms of gastric reflux due to

Answer 40

relaxation of the esophageal sphincter

Question 41

The thick, sticky, yellow fluid that is rich in immunoglobulins, vitamin E, and leukocytes is

Answer 41

colostrum