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Pregnancy Complications Trivia Quiz

Thankfully, most people experience normal, healthy pregnancies. Unfortunately, not everyone does. Here are some possible pregnancy complications.

A multiple-choice quiz by ballykissangel. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ballykissangel

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
72,941

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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3758

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Question 1 of 10

1. Approximately what percentage of recognized pregnancies will result in a miscarriage? Hint

5-10 percent

1-2 percent

20-25 percent

40-45 percent

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Question 2 of 10

2. Cervical incompetence is a condition in which the cervix begins to open and thin before it should. This leads to preterm labour and possible pregnancy loss. How common is this condition? Hint

20-25 percent

10-15 percent

1-2 percent

less than 1 percent

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is FALSE concerning gestational diabetes in mothers-to-be? Hint

Their babies may experience hypo-glycemia after birth

The diabetes usually disappears after birth

Their newborns tend to be underweight

Their babies are commonly born with breathing difficulties

4. Chorioamnionitis is a general term for an infection of the amniotic membranes during pregnancy. This infection weakens the membranes and may cause premature membrane rupture. In which group of women is this condition most common? Hint

women over age 35

woman with gestational diabetes

women under 20 years of age

women of low socioeconomic status

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Question 5 of 10

5. Listeria is a bacteria that can be passed on to humans through certain foods. An infection can be missed because it causes very mild or vague symptoms. However, if an infection occurs during pregnancy, it can cause serious problems for the baby. What foods should a mother-to-be avoid? Hint

Unpasteurized dairy products

All of these

Raw seafood

Undercooked meat

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Question 6 of 10

6. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized ovum implants itself in a place other than the uterus. About 97 percent of ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tube, although implantation can also in rare cases implant in the abdominal cavity, the ovary or in the cervix. Which of the following are NOT at increased risk for an ectopic pregnancy? Hint

A woman who has had a previous ectopic pregnancy

A woman with a history of pelvic inflammatory disease

A woman carrying twins

A woman who has had a tubal ligation

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is polyhydramnios? Hint

Excessive maternal hair growth

Excessive vomiting during pregnancy

Excessive fluid around the fetus

Excessive maternal swelling

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Question 8 of 10

8. Placenta previa is a condition where the placenta covers part or all of the cervix. A warning sign of this condition would be painless vaginal bleeding during the second and third trimester. Approximately how often does this condition appear? Hint

about 1 in 500 pregnancies

about 1 in 250 pregnancies

about 1 in 100 pregnancies

about 1 in 1000 pregnancies

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Question 9 of 10

9. Preeclampsia is another possible complication of pregnancy. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of preeclampsia? Hint

high blood pressure

vaginal bleeding

swelling

protein in the urine

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Question 10 of 10

10. Placental abruption occurs when the placenta separates from the uterus prematurely. This condition is most likely to occur in all but one of the following groups. Hint

mothers with hypertension

smokers

teenage mothers

mothers who had an accident

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Approximately what percentage of recognized pregnancies will result in a miscarriage?

Answer: 20-25 percent

In addition, some women experience 'silent miscarriages' without ever having known they were pregnant.

2. Cervical incompetence is a condition in which the cervix begins to open and thin before it should. This leads to preterm labour and possible pregnancy loss. How common is this condition?

Answer: 1-2 percent

A procedure called cerlage is sometimes done where stitches are placed above the cervix to keep things closed and hopefully prevent a pregnancy loss.

3. Which of the following is FALSE concerning gestational diabetes in mothers-to-be?

Answer: Their newborns tend to be underweight

Women who are overweight, have a family history of diabetes and are older mothers are more prone to gestational diabetes.

Answer: women of low socioeconomic status

When this infection is detected, the baby needs to be delivered quickly via c-section. The newborns are at risk for pneumonia, meningitis as well as other serious problems.

Answer: All of these

Also make sure to carefully wash all fruits and vegetables eaten raw. Eat hard cheeses and avoid pates and undercooked meats.

Answer: A woman carrying twins

An ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition which requires immediate surgery.

7. What is polyhydramnios?

Answer: Excessive fluid around the fetus

Most woman with polyhydramnios will deliver healthy babies but it can be indicative of a fetal birth defect or a medical problem.

Answer: about 1 in 250 pregnancies

Women with placenta previa will USUALLY be delivered via cesarean section.

9. Preeclampsia is another possible complication of pregnancy. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of preeclampsia?

Answer: vaginal bleeding

Preeclampsia affects approximately 1 in 100 pregnancies. It is more common in a woman's first pregnancy.

10. Placental abruption occurs when the placenta separates from the uterus prematurely. This condition is most likely to occur in all but one of the following groups.

Answer: teenage mothers

Symptoms may include bleeding, cramping, abdominal pain and uterine tenderness.

Source: Author ballykissangel

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