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Prenatal Brain Teasers Trivia Quiz

How much do you really know about pregnancy?

A multiple-choice quiz by mednurse. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mednurse

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
76,079

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2301

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. This hormone is usually measurable only when a woman is pregnant. Hint

Estrogen

FSH

hCG

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Question 2 of 10

2. This term refers to a woman who has never been pregnant. Hint

Primigravida

Nullipara

Primipara

Nulligravida

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Question 3 of 10

3. This purplish or bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, or vulva can be a sign of pregnancy. Hint

Braxton Hicks

Goodell's sign

Chadwick's sign

Ballottement

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Question 4 of 10

4. This is a positive indication that one is pregnant. Hint

positive home pregnancy test

Braxton Hicks Contractions

Fetal heart beat

Amenorrhea

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Question 5 of 10

5. The recommended weight gain of a woman of normal weight is which of the following? Hint

15 to 25 pounds

25 to 35 pounds

28 to 40 pounds

30 to 50 pounds

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Question 6 of 10

6. Gestational diabetes is checked for in which week of pregnancy? Hint

week 30

week 13

week 28

week 23

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Question 7 of 10

7. Pica is the craving for and ingestion of raw meats.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. This term is used for a woman experiencing intermittent light bleeding during pregnancy. Hint

Missed Abortion

Inevitable Abortion

Threatened Abortion

Incomplete Abortion

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is *not* a sign or symptom of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension? Hint

Edema

Constipation

Proteinuria

High Blood Pressure

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Question 10 of 10

10. What percentage of pregnant diabetic women have gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)? Hint

85 percent

70 percent

90 percent

50 percent

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This hormone is usually measurable only when a woman is pregnant.

Answer: hCG

hCG is detectable in maternal blood as soon as implantation occurs.

2. This term refers to a woman who has never been pregnant.

Answer: Nulligravida

All other terms refer to a woman has has been pregnant at one time or another.

3. This purplish or bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, or vulva can be a sign of pregnancy.

Answer: Chadwick's sign

It can also be a sign of a hormonal imbalance.

4. This is a positive indication that one is pregnant.

Answer: Fetal heart beat

All of the other choices are either probable or presumptive indications. This means other factors can cause these things.

5. The recommended weight gain of a woman of normal weight is which of the following?

Answer: 25 to 35 pounds

Weight gain during pregnancy varies according to how much the woman weighed before pregnancy.

6. Gestational diabetes is checked for in which week of pregnancy?

Answer: week 28

Gestational diabetes is a very important thing to check for and is better done in the morning without consuming anything with sugar prior to test.

7. Pica is the craving for and ingestion of raw meats.

Answer: False

Pica is the craving for and ingestion of nonfood substances. Example would be clay.

8. This term is used for a woman experiencing intermittent light bleeding during pregnancy.

Answer: Threatened Abortion

In about half of the women with threatened abortion, inevitable abortion develops.

9. Which of the following is *not* a sign or symptom of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension?

Answer: Constipation

This can be controlled with proper medication.

10. What percentage of pregnant diabetic women have gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?

Answer: 90 percent

GDM is common and resolves quickly after birth.

Source: Author mednurse

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