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Topic: Obstetrics (Pregnancy, Labor, & Postpartum)

When does a mother typically begin to feel quickening?

• 10-12 weeks
• 12-14 weeks
• 16-20 weeks

The correct answer is C

Is cardiac output increased or decreased during pregnancy?

• Increased
• Decreased
• No change

The correct answer is A

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Erythema in the palms of the hands during pregnancy is indicative of what?

• Hemodilution
• Progestin hormone levels
• Estrogen hormone levels

The correct answer is C

Motor vehicle accidents can cause what in a childbearing woman?

• Fetal head trauma
• Placenta Previa
• Maternal death

The correct answer is A

Can you take fluoxetine during pregnancy?

• No, it is teratogenic
• Yes, it does not appear to be associated with major

pregnancy complications

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The correct answer is B

What is the normal amount of extra calories needed during pregnancy?

A. 500

B. 400

C. 300

The correct answer is C

What is the normal amount of extra calories needed during breastfeeding?

A. 200

B. 500

C. 300

The correct answer is B

When assessing for rupture of membranes (ROM), what is the pH of the amniotic fluid?

• Less than 4.5

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• Greater than 5.3
• Greater than 7.0

The correct answer is C

Where is the amniotic fluid tested to diagnose ROM?

• Internal os
• Posterior fornix
• Exterior os

The correct answer is B

What finding makes the diagnosis of ROM definitive?

• Cervical secretions have a fernlike pattern
• The patient reports a gush of fluid
• Fluid is seen escaping the cervical os

The correct answer is C

What is the most appropriate medication for an ectopic pregnancy?

• Misoprostol