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Question 1 of 5

Which major neonatal complication is carefully monitored after the birth of the infant of a diabetic mother?

A. Hypoglycemia
B. Hypercalcemia
C. Hypoinsulinemia
D. Hypobilirubinemia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hypoglycemia

Question 2 of 5

Which form of heart disease in women of childbearing years usually has a benign effect on pregnancy?

A. Cardiomyopathy
B. Mitral valve prolapse
C. Rheumatic heart disease
D. Congenital heart disease

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Mitral valve prolapse

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is reviewing the instructions given to a patient at 24 weeks"â„¢ gestation for a glucose challenge test (GCT). The nurse determines that the patient understands the teaching when she makes which statement?

A. "have to fast the night before the test."
B. "will drink a sugary solution containing 100 g of glucose."
C. "will have blood drawn at 1 hour after I drink the glucose solution."
D. "should keep track of my baby's movements between now and the test."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "will have blood drawn at 1 hour after I drink the glucose solution."

Question 4 of 5

A patient with no prenatal care delivers a healthy male infant via the vaginal route, with minimal blood loss. During the labor period, vital signs were normal. At birth, significant maternal hypertension is noted. When the patient is questioned, she relates that there is history of heart disease in her family; but, that she has never been treated for hypertension. Blood pressure is treated in the hospital setting and the patient is discharged. The patient returns at her scheduled 6-week checkup and is found to be hypertensive. Which type of hypertension is the patient is exhibiting?

A. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)
B. Gestational hypertension
C. Preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension
D. Undiagnosed chronic hypertension

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Undiagnosed chronic hypertension

Question 5 of 5

Spontaneous termination of a pregnancy is considered to be an abortion if

A. the pregnancy is less than 20 weeks.
B. the fetus weighs less than 1000 g.
C. the products of conception are passed intact.
D. there is no evidence of intrauterine infection.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: the pregnancy is less than 20 weeks.

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