AWHONN Module 2- Exam Questions and Answers Graded A

Smoking increases the risk of increase in spontaneous abortion inflation of the ovarian pool of oocytes multiple births large for gestational age births - ANSWER increase in spontaneous abortion Which of the fol ...

Smoking increases the risk of increase in spontaneous abortion inflation of the ovarian pool of oocytes multiple births large for gestational age births - ANSWER increase in spontaneous abortion Which of the following birth outcomes may be improved by preconception and interconception care? infant mortality preterm birth birth defects all of the above - ANSWER all of the above Some foods are considered unsafe during pregnancy, and women may choose to avoid them during the preconception period. Undercooked meat and unwashed fruits and vegetables may expose women to which organism? campylobacter hepatitis B salmonella toxoplasma gondii - ANSWER toxoplasma gondii Women who are underweight may have difficulty conceiving due to which of the following conditions? anemia arrhythmias malnutrition oligo-ovulation - ANSWER oligo-ovulation Which statement is most accurate about asthma during pregnancy? it is safer for a woman to avoid pregnancy if she has asthma to avoid exacerbation of symptoms brought on by pregnancy it is safer for a pregnant woman to be treated with asthma medications than to have associated symptoms and exacerbated asthma it is safer for a pregnant woman to ingest asthma medications only asthma attacks it is safer for a woman with asthma to stay at home throughout her pregnancy - ANSWER it is safer for a pregnant woman to be treated with asthma medications than to have associated symptoms and exacerbated asthma Cultural sensitivity means that the healthcare provider is alert and considerate of others' views aware that there are other cultures in the world competent in cultures other than his/her own in a position to provide what the patient needs - ANSWER alert and considerate of others' views Increasing maternal and paternal age have been shown to influence the risk of preterm labor hydatidiform mole multiple gestation genetic abnormalities - ANSWER genetic abnormalities Women over the age of 35 have an increased risk of cesarean birth miscarriage and stillbirth pregnancy-related complications all of the above - ANSWER all of the above Access to care may be limited by all factors except lack of contraception medical insurance transportation trust in medical community - ANSWER contraception Interconception care should be provided to a woman anytime she is sexually active from first menstruation until around age 40 postpartum until she can no longer become pregnant only when she indicates she is considering another pregnancy - ANSWER postpartum until she can no longer become pregnant The first "a" in RADAR stands for access resources to assist in a safe escape alert authorities after hearing story about IPV allow time for gathering composure before telling story ask directly, in a kind, nonjudgmental way - ANSWER ask directly, in a kind, nonjudgmental way Women with chronic diseases who want to plan a pregnancy should not stop medications immediately be referred to an appropriate specialist switch to nonteratogenic medications delay conception until disease is optimized - ANSWER stop medications immediately All women of childbearing age should take which of the following per day to reduce the risk of neural tube defects? antacids ascorbic acid folic acid salicylic acid - ANSWER folic acid Healthcare providers should strive to provide preconception and interconception care to all women of childbearing age, which is generally considered to be 15-44 years of age 19-35 years of age 20-50 years of age women who request this information - ANSWER 15-44 years of age Depression, fatigue, weight gain, and difficulty concentrating may all be signs of which condition? cardiomyopathy diabetes hypothyroidism hyperthyroidism - ANSWER hypothyroidism Obese women (BMI ≥30) should gain how many pounds during pregnancy? 11-20 15-25 25-35 28-30 - ANSWER 11-20 In nonpregnant women, obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) over 18 25 30 45 - ANSWER 30 A tool used to screen for IPV is CAGE RADAR PHQ-9 Edinburgh scale - ANSWER RADAR Obesity can result in ovulatory dysfunction altered oocyte and endometrial functions lower birth rates all of the above - ANSWER ovulatory dysfunction Preconception care includes maximizing health between pregnancies during pregnancies throughout life all of the above - ANSWER all of the above Folic acid supplementation prior to and during pregnancy has been shown to reduce the risk of neural tube defects by at least 25% 45% 65% 85% - ANSWER 65% No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders include central nervous system abnormalities high-pitched crying macrocephaly neonatal hypothyroidism - ANSWER central nervous system abnormalities Methylmercury may be found in certain fishes and can adversely affect which fetal system? cardiovascular urinary neurologic skeletal - ANSWER neurologic Nadia has arrived for a routine annual physical examination. She does not maintain eye contact and provides only brief responses to questions during the physical assessment systems review. Upon physical examination, you notice bruises on her breasts, upper thighs, and genitals. Nadia begins to cry and states that her husband beats her. Your first action should be to assess Nadia's safety and ask if she has a safety plan bring Nadia to the emergency room for further evaluation call the police to report a case of IPV escort Nadia to a women's shelter in the city - ANSWER assess Nadia's safety and ask if she has a safety plan Anticipatory guidance is an important part of preconception and interconception care because the following percentage of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended. 15% 25% 45% 75% - ANSWER 45%