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Welcome to your Midwifery iii Week 1 Exam

20 March 2025

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1. Which hormones promote blood clotting during pregnancy?

A) Testosterone and cortisol

B) Estrogen and progesterone

C) Insulin and glucagon

D) Adrenaline and noradrenaline

None

2. What physiological change during pregnancy increases the risk of venous stasis?

A) Decreased blood volume

B) Increased blood volume

C) Decreased heart rate

D) Increased lung capacity

None

3. Which coagulation factor increases during pregnancy?

A) Fibrinogen

B) Hemoglobin

C) Cholesterol

D) Glucose

None

4. What is a risk factor for thromboembolic disorders in the postpartum period?

A) High calcium intake

B) Prolonged bed rest

C) Regular exercise

D) Low sodium diet

None

5. What is a risk factor for SVT during pregnancy?

A) High protein diet

B) Varicose veins

C) Regular exercise

D) Low cholesterol levels

None

6. Where does deep vein thrombosis (DVT) typically occur?

A) In the arms

B) In the lungs

C) In the legs or pelvis

D) In the heart

None

7. What is the mainstay of treatment for DVT?

A) Surgery

B) Anticoagulation

C) Antibiotics

D) Physical therapy

None

8. What is pulmonary embolism (PE)?

A) A blood clot in the heart

B) A blood clot in the lungs

C) A blood clot in the brain

D) A blood clot in the stomach

None

9. Which of the following is a common symptom of PE?

A) Headache

B) Shortness of breath

C) Nausea

D) Abdominal pain

None

10. What is the aim of managing SVT?

A) To prevent heart attacks

B) To manage pain and inflammation

C) To prevent diabetes

D) To prevent high blood pressure

None

11. Which of the following is a common cause of AFE?

A) High blood pressure during pregnancy

B) Placental abruption

C) Gestational diabetes

D) Low amniotic fluid levels

None

12. What does HELLP syndrome stand for?

A) Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelet count

B) High blood pressure, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelet count

C) Hemorrhage, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelet count

D) Hypertension, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelet count

None

13. Which of the following is a cause of HELLP syndrome?

A) High blood sugar levels

B) Severe preeclampsia

C) Low blood pressure

D) Gestational diabetes

None

14. What is the primary treatment for HELLP syndrome?

A) Antibiotics

B) Delivery of the baby

C) Pain relievers only

D) High-dose vitamin C

None

15. Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare, life-threatening complication of pregnancy characterized by the sudden entry of ______________ into the maternal bloodstream.

16. HELLP syndrome is characterized by the breakdown of red blood cells (hemolysis), elevated liver enzymes, and a ______________.

17. One of the most common breast complications during breastfeeding is ______________, caused by a bacteria, which can cause pain, redness, and swelling in the breast.

18. ______________ is a yeast infection that can affect the breasts and nipples, causing itching, burning, and pain.

19. A more serious type of UTI is ______________, which involves the infection spreading to the kidneys and affecting the renal pelvis.

20. To diagnose a UTI in pregnancy, a healthcare provider may perform a ______________ to check for the presence of bacteria and white blood cells in the urine.

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