Deck 7: Obstetric, Perinatal, and Congenital Conditions

Question 1

The inner membrane surrounding the embryo is the

A) amnion.
B) chorion.
C) placenta.
D) umbilicus.

Answer 1

amnion.

Question 2

Excessive fluid surrounding the embryo is

A) hydrocephalus.
B) amniocentesis.
C) oligohydramnios.
D) polyhydramnios.

Answer 2

polyhydramnios.

Question 3

A placenta that is malpositioned over the opening of the cervix is

A) abruptio placentae.
B) placenta previa.
C) ectopic pregnancy.
D) cervical dysplasia.

Answer 3

placenta previa.

Question 4

Implantation of the embryo in any location but the uterus is

A) spontaneous abortion.
B) ectopic pregnancy.
C) placenta previa.
D) erythroblastosis fetalis.

Question 5

The fetal stage is the

A) first 2 weeks of pregnancy.
B) 3rd to 8th week of pregnancy.
C) 9th to 38th week of pregnancy.
D) neonate.

Question 6

Gestation is

A) release of an egg.
B) shedding of the lining of the uterus.
C) delivery.
D) pregnancy.

Question 7

The combining form for the umbilicus is

A) abdomin/o.
B) chori/o.
C) placent/o.
D) omphal/o.

Question 8

Low-birth-weight infants weigh less than ________ grams.

A) 1500
B) 2000
C) 2500
D) 3000

Question 9

Incompatibility between the Rh factor or blood types of the mother and fetus causes

A) erythroblastosis fetalis.
B) eclampsia.
C) preeclampsia.
D) ectopic pregnancy.

Question 10

The fertilized egg from the 3rd to 8th week of pregnancy is called a(n)

A) embryo.
B) fetus.
C) neonate.
D) zygote.

Question 11

The outer membrane surrounding the embryo is the

A) amnion.
B) chorion.
C) placenta.
D) umbilicus.

Question 12

What is the term for a baby's head being larger than the pelvic outlet?

A) Hydrocephalus
B) Pelvimetry
C) Cephalopelvic disproportion
D) Placenta previa

Question 13

A fertilized egg is termed a(n)

A) ovum.
B) fetus.
C) zygote.
D) embryo.

Question 14

Fraternal twins are the product of

A) one egg and one sperm.
B) two eggs and one sperm.
C) two eggs and two sperm.
D) one egg and two sperm.

Question 15

Identical twins are produced by

A) one egg and one sperm.
B) two eggs and one sperm.
C) two eggs and two sperm.
D) one egg and two sperm.

Question 16

The highly vascular structure that acts as communication between the mother and the embryo is the

A) amniotic membrane.
B) chorionic membrane.
C) placenta.
D) yolk sac.

Question 17

Amniotic fluid

A) is another term for navel.
B) surrounds the embryo.
C) is within the corpus luteum.
D) fills the rectouterine pouch.

Question 18

The suffix -para refers to

A) abnormality.
B) proximity.
C) pregnancy.
D) delivery.

Question 19

What is a premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall?

A) Abruptio placentae
B) Cephalopelvic disproportion
C) Placenta previa
D) Oligohydramnios

Question 20

The delivery of an infant is

A) gestation.
B) parturition.
C) lactation.
D) conception.

Question 21

Preeclampsia with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count is

A) hydatidiform mole.
B) HELLP syndrome.
C) choriocarcinoma.
D) hyperemesis gravidarum.

Question 22

Inflammation of veins during pregnancy is

A) placenta accreta.
B) placentitis.
C) gestational phlebitis.
D) chorioamnionitis.

Question 23

A condition of scanty amniotic fluid is called

A) toxemia.
B) polyhydramnios.
C) CVS.
D) oligohydramnios.

Question 24

The medical term for excessive vomiting beginning before the 20th week of pregnancy is

A) hydatidiform mole.
B) hyperemesis gravidarum.
C) HELLP syndrome.
D) choriocarcinoma.

Question 25

A malignancy arising from the membrane surrounding the fetus is called

A) choriocarcinoma.
B) lobular carcinoma.
C) endometrial carcinoma.
D) leiomyosarcoma of the uterus.

Question 26

Delivery of an infant through an abdominal incision is

A) cerclage.
B) cesarean section.
C) VBAC.
D) episiotomy.

Question 27

An abnormal condition of pregnancy marked by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria is

A) erythroblastosis fetalis.
B) preeclampsia.
C) polyhydramnios.
D) oligohydramnios.

Question 28

Delivery of an infant vaginally following a previous C-section is

A) CS.
B) OCP.
C) VBAC.
D) TAH-BSO.

Question 29

The rare cystlike growth of a nonviable embryo is

A) hydatidiform mole.
B) choriocarcinoma.
C) hyperemesis gravidarum.
D) HELLP syndrome.

Question 30

A serious form of hypertension secondary to pregnancy is called

A) retroflexion of the uterus.
B) eclampsia.
C) galactorrhea.
D) ectopic pregnancy.

Question 31

What is the name of the test done 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess the physical health of a neonate?

A) PKU
B) Apgar
C) AFP
D) CVS

Question 32

A condition of an inability to produce milk is called

A) galactorrhea.
B) agalactia.
C) lactogenesis.
D) amenorrhea.

Question 33

Measurment of the birth canal is

A) cephalopelvic disproportion.
B) cervicography.
C) pelvimetry.
D) hysterography.

Question 34

What is an abnormal but common appearance of the umbilical cord wrapped around the neonate's neck?

A) Omphalocele
B) Umbilical hernia
C) Cervical dysplasia
D) Nuchal cord

Question 35

Spontaneous termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable is called

A) placenta previa.
B) eclampsia.
C) abruption placentae.
D) miscarriage.

Question 36

Fetal distress may be indicated by

A) eclampsia.
B) preeclampsia.
C) cephalopelvic disproportion.
D) meconium staining.

Question 37

Inflammation of the placenta is called

A) placenta accreta.
B) placentitis.
C) gestational phlebitis.
D) chorioamnionitis.

Question 38

Suturing the cervix closed to prevent a spontaneous abortion is

A) cephalic version.
B) cerclage.
C) episiotomy.
D) oxytocia.

Question 39

What test samples the fetal sac to test for chromosomal abnormalities?

A) AFP
B) CVS
C) CST
D) NST

Question 40

Fetal defecation in utero is

A) melena staining.
B) meconium staining.
C) micturition.
D) mastication in utero.

Question 41

Failure of the palate to close during embryonic development, creating an opening in the roof of the mouth, is known as

A) cleft palate.
B) palatoplasty.
C) stomatitis.
D) pyloric stenosis.

Question 42

IUDs

A) kill sperm.
B) terminate pregnancy.
C) prevent the implantation of a zygote.
D) prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse.

Question 43

Cutting the vaginal orifice to prevent tearing of the tissue of the vulva during delivery is

A) episiotomy.
B) cerclage.
C) C-section.
D) cephalic version.

Question 44

Another term for clubfoot is

A) talipes.
B) torticollis.
C) scoliosis.
D) bunion.

Question 45

A baby was born with six fingers on her right hand. She has

A) adactyly.
B) polydactyly.
C) syndactyly.
D) dactylodynia.

Question 46

A congenital or acquired condition that manifests as a contraction of muscles of the neck is

A) torticollis.
B) talipes.
C) spinal stenosis.
D) ankylosing spondylitis.

Question 47

Infection of the female reproductive system after delivery is

A) placentitis.
B) placenta accreta.
C) puerperal sepsis.
D) chorioamnionitis.

Question 48

A congenital malformation of the bony spinal canal without involvement of the spinal cord is

A) spondylosis.
B) spondylolisthesis.
C) spina bifida occulta.
D) ankylosing spondylitis.

Question 49

A condition of the joining of the fingers or toes is

A) polymyositis.
B) contracture.
C) syndactyly.
D) synarthrosis.

Question 50

Hirschsprung's disease is

A) congenital megacolon.
B) cleft palate.
C) esophageal atresia.
D) pyloric stenosis.

Question 51

A feet or buttock presentation of the fetus at delivery is termed

A) cephalic.
B) breech.
C) gluteal.
D) pedal.

Question 52

CVS stands for

A) chorionic villus sampling.
B) chorionic vaginal section.
C) chronic vertebral spasm.
D) cephalo-vaginal septum.

Question 53

Surgical puncture, aspiration, and analysis of amniotic fluid to diagnose fetal abnormalities is

A) pelvimetry.
B) cerclage.
C) chorionic villus sampling.
D) amniocentesis.

Question 54

An abnormal or difficult childbirth is called

A) dystocia.
B) placenta accreta.
C) malpresentation of the fetus.
D) hyperemesis gravidarum.

Question 55

______________ is a congenital disorder of the growth of cartilage at the epiphyses of the long bones, resulting in dwarfism.

A) Achondroplasia
B) Torticollis
C) Spina bifida occulta
D) Talipes

Question 56

ECPs

A) kill sperm.
B) terminate pregnancy.
C) prevent implantation of a zygote.
D) prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse.

Question 57

Spermicides

A) kill sperm.
B) terminate pregnancy.
C) prevent implantation of a zygote.
D) prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse.

Question 58

Abortifacients

A) kill sperm.
B) terminate pregnancy.
C) prevent implantation of a zygote.
D) prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse.

Question 59

A complication of blood supply whereby one twin receives a deficient amount and the other receives too much is abbreviated

A) FHT.
B) HELLP.
C) PUPP.
D) TTTS.

Question 60

A congenital opening in the anterior abdominal wall is

A) gastritis.
B) gastroschisis.
C) gastralgia.
D) Hirschsprung's disease.

Question 61

The condition of abnormally small auricles is called

A) tinnitus.
B) macrotia.
C) otitis externa.
D) microtia.

Question 62

A urethral opening on the ventral side of the penis instead of the tip is

A) urethral stenosis.
B) hyperspadias.
C) hypospadias.
D) hydrocele.

Question 63

A hole in the wall between the top chambers of the heart is

A) PDA.
B) MVP.
C) ASD.
D) VSD.

Question 64

A congenital anomaly that consists of four defects is called

A) tetralogy of Fallot.
B) BBB.
C) MVP.
D) SSS.

Question 65

What is a urethral opening on the dorsum of the penis?

A) Urethral stenosis
B) Hyperspadias
C) Hypospadias
D) Hydrocele

Question 66

The condition of abnormally large auricles is called

A) microtia.
B) presbycusis.
C) macrotia.
D) otitis externa.

Question 67

Abnormal narrowing of the windpipe is called

A) tracheomalacia.
B) tracheostenosis.
C) clubbing.
D) stridor.

Question 68

A hole in the wall between the lower chambers of the heart is

A) PDA.
B) MVP.
C) ASD.
D) VSD.

Question 69

Abnormal softening of the windpipe is called

A) singultus.
B) tracheostenosis.
C) deviated septum.
D) tracheomalacia.

Question 70

The condition of being born without a testicle is

A) anorchism.
B) cryptorchidism.
C) hypospadias.
D) testicular torsion.

Question 71

An esophagus that ends in a blind pouch and lacks an opening into the stomach is

A) achalasia.
B) esophageal atresia.
C) hiatal hernia.
D) Hirschsprung's disease.

Question 72

A congenital lack of formation of major portions of the brain is

A) anencephaly.
B) paresthesia.
C) encephalitis.
D) hydrocephalus.

Question 73

A congenital narrowing of the largest artery of the body is

A) PDA.
B) arteriosclerosis.
C) DSA.
D) coarctation of the aorta.

Question 74

Narrowing of the muscle between the stomach and duodenum is called

A) megacolon.
B) cleft palate.
C) pyloric stenosis.
D) esophageal atresia.

Question 75

The condition in which the testicles fail to descend into the scrotum before birth is

A) anorchism.
B) testicular torsion.
C) hypospadias.
D) cryptorchidism.

Question 76

A congenital defect resulting in a downward curve of the penis due to a fibrous band of tissue along the corpus spongiosum is

A) priapism.
B) phimosis.
C) epispadias.
D) chordee.

Question 77

An abnormal opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta, caused by failure of the fetal ductus arteriosus to close after birth, is

A) PDA.
B) tetralogy of Fallot.
C) ASD.
D) VSD.

Question 78

A condition of abnormal accumulation of fluid in the ventricles of the brain is

A) hydrocephalus.
B) spina bifida.
C) epidural hematoma.
D) subdural hematoma.

Question 79

A failure of the skull and vertebral column to fuse during fetal development is

A) spina bifida.
B) athetosis.
C) craniorachischisis.
D) fasciculation.

Question 80

A herniation of the spinal cord and its covering membranes through the abnormal opening of spina bifida is

A) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
B) meningocele.
C) meningomyelocele.
D) hydrocephalus.