T3 Pregnancy Test

Question 1

Which best describes Diastasis Recti?
A) The separation of the pubic symphysis
B) The separation of the Linea alba
C) Darkening of the Linea alba to the Linea nigra
D) Separation of the Cooper ligaments

Answer 1

B) The separation of the Linea alba

Question 2

In the 3rd trimester when the baby is positioned head down, this is known as?
A) Cephalic presentation
B) Breech presentation
C) Vertex presentation
D) Both A & C

Answer 2

D) Both A & C

Question 3

The first stool produced by a baby is called?
A) Magnesium
B) Colostrum
C) Melasma
D) Meconium

Answer 3

D) Meconium

Question 4

During pregnancy, how much can the blood volume increase?
A) 45-50%
B) 50-55%
C) 40-45%
D) 40-55%

Answer 4

A) 45-50%

Question 5

Patches of darker skin on the face are known as?
A) Chloasma
B) Melasma Gravidarum
C) Mask of pregnancy
D) All of the above

Answer 5

D) All of the above

Question 6

Your patient calls your office to inform you that they have to cancel their appointment because they’ve been admitted to the hospital as a result of excessive vomiting. You suspect they might be suffering from ___________ Gravidarum.
A) Hyperhydrosis
B) Hyperaemia
C) Hyperemesis
D) Hyperneurisis

Answer 6

C) Hyperemesis

Question 7

Sporadic “practice” uterine contractions that often occur in the 2nd and 3rd trimester are known as?
A) Braxton Kicks
B) Braxton Hits
C) Braxton Hints
D) Braxton Hicks

Answer 7

D) Braxton Hicks

Question 8

Which of the following impairments can develop in the 3rd trimester?
A) Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
B) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
C) Plantar Fasciitis
D) All of the above

Answer 8

D) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following hormones are present in bloodwork or urine tests that indicate a patient is pregnant?
A) Oxytocin
B) Progesterone
C) Relaxin
D) Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
E) Both C & D

Answer 9

D) Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

Question 10

Your 36 week pregnant patient is presenting with neck pain and insists on being treated supine. How should you proceed?
A) Refuse to treat them supine because it’s an absolute contraindication
B) Treat them in supine for maximum 15 minutes with their right hip bolstered
C) Treat them in supine for 25 minutes with their left hip bolstered
D) Treat them in supine for the duration of the appointment because they insisted

Answer 10

B) Treat them in supine for maximum 15 minutes with their right hip bolstered

Question 11

What is the name for the ligaments that support the breast tissue?
A) Ligaments of Cooper
B) Ligaments D’Acini
C) Intra lobular Ligaments
D) Mammary Ligaments

Answer 11

A) Ligaments of Cooper

Question 12

A burning sensation down the anterolateral thigh due to impingement of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve by the inguinal ligament is referred to as:
A) Meralgia Paresthetica
B) Fibromyalgia
C) Spider Telangiectasia
D) Melasma Gravidarum

Answer 12

A) Meralgia Paresthetica

Question 13

T/F - The placenta delivers nutrients to the baby and removes wastes.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

T/F - The baby shares the same bloodstream as the pregnant patient via the umbilical cord.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

T/F - Varicosities can present in the legs, vagina or anus.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

T/F - Colostrum is the first nutrients the baby recieves from the breast.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

T/F - Breast tissue or nipples can become very sensitive during the 1st trimester.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

T/F - Placing a folded towel or wedge under the left hip whilst the patient is in supine position will help prevent Supine Hypotension.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

T/F - Acini cells are the smallest functional unit of the breast involved in milk production.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

T/F - Your patient who is 17 weeks pregnant is in their 3rd trimester.

Answer 20

False