AWHON Module 10 Exam (Latest 2026–2026) With Complete Solution (2pages)

Which ascending infection has been linked to a higher incidence of spontaneous preterm birth, especially one precipitated by rupture of membranes? 

ANS: BV

Asymptomatic bacteriuria is present at the first prenatal visit for some pregnant women. If left untreated, what percentage of women with this infection are likely to develop symptomatic cystitis or pyelonephritis? 

ANS:  40%

In addition to hepatitis B, which other type of hepatitis virus may also be prevented with the hepatitis B vaccine? 

ANS: Hepatitis D

The risk of perinatal transmission of HIV can be reduced with antiretroviral treatment. Identification in the preconception period is essential. Which of the following statements about HIV screening in pregnancy is most accurate?

 ANS:  Pregnant women - must be given the option to opt out of routine HIV testing.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and CDC guidelines, GBS prophylaxis is recommended in all of the following circumstances except - ANS: negative GBS screen in current pregnancy with previous infant with known GBS infection/ previous history of multiple preterm births. Both WRONGG!!!

The most common organism responsible for urinary tract infections in pregnant women is - ANS: Escherichia coli.

Universal vaccination and prenatal testing for hepatitis B have decreased the incidence of acute hepatitis infections in newborns. Infants born to hepatitis B surface-antigen (HBsAg)-positive mothers should receive the first dose of hepatitis vaccine within 12 hours of birth with - ANS: a dose of hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) administered concurrently at a different site.

Risk of neonatal transmission for herpes simplex virus is highest for those women who - ANS:  acquire a new herpetic lesion and infection near the time of delivery.

Which of the following is not one of the infections in the traditional TORCH classification? ANS:  CHlamydia