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A person has a positive pregnancy test and takes medicine for a chronic condition. What is the most appropriate next step?
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05 Preconception and Perinatal Health Education Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 05 Preconception and Perinatal Health Education, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
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A person planning pregnancy discovers they may need MMR or varicella vaccination. Based on the guidance, when should these live vaccines generally be given?
- A
Wait until pregnancy to receive any needed MMR or varicella vaccine
- B
Discuss and, if appropriate, receive MMR or varicella vaccination before pregnancy
- C
Avoid reviewing vaccination records when planning pregnancy
- D
Receive MMR and varicella vaccines only after delivery
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A family is discussing a birth plan with their care team. Which approach best reflects the role of a birth plan?
- A
Treat the plan as a guarantee that care will follow every preference
- B
Avoid discussing preferences with the birth-care team
- C
Use the plan to communicate preferences while remaining open to safety-related changes
- D
Make a plan only if no changes to labor are possible
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A patient is preparing for a preconception visit. Which topics are appropriate to raise with the clinician? Select all that apply.
- A
Review chronic conditions, prior pregnancies, surgeries, and family history
- B
Review prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products
- C
Tell the patient to stop all prescribed medicines without consulting a clinician
- D
Discuss relevant screening, prevention, and vaccination needs
- E
Discuss nutrition, exposures, substance use, emotional well-being, and relationship safety
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A family wants to prepare for the baby's care and the first days at home. Which steps are recommended before birth? Select all that apply.
- A
Choose a pediatric or primary care provider for the baby
- B
Assume newborn visits and screening can be decided without learning about them
- C
Learn about newborn visits and recommended screening
- D
Arrange transportation and help at home
- E
Wait until after birth to consider any practical support
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True or false
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True or false: A person's age alone is enough to determine their individual fertility.
- A
True
- B
False
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True or false
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True or false: Someone hoping to become pregnant should stop prescribed medicines on their own as soon as they begin trying to conceive.
- A
True
- B
False
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Written response
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A person capable of becoming pregnant asks about the CDC-recommended daily folic acid amount. What number of micrograms per day is recommended?
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Written response
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A person under 35 has been trying to conceive without pregnancy and has no known concern associated with infertility. After how many months does the general guideline advise seeking a fertility evaluation?
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Open ended
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Before delivery, what should a family include in a plan for postpartum recovery and support? Name several important areas and explain why this planning matters.
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A family wants the birth-care team to understand who will support the birthing person and what matters most during labor. What is the best way to prepare?
- A
Choose a birth plan that promises a specific labor outcome
- B
Discuss preferences, support people, and what matters during labor with the birth-care team in advance
- C
Avoid mentioning pain-management preferences before labor
- D
Plan for only one possible course of labor
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True or false
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The material states that a small amount of alcohol is known to be safe during pregnancy if it is consumed only early in pregnancy.
- A
True
- B
False
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Written response
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For people under 35 who are trying to conceive, after how many months without pregnancy does the material advise seeking a fertility evaluation? Enter the number of months.
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Name one of the live vaccines the material says is generally given before pregnancy rather than during it.
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Someone considering pregnancy takes a prescribed medicine. What should they do before changing how they take it?
- A
Stop the prescribed medicine as soon as pregnancy is being considered.
- B
Discuss the medicine with a clinician before making any changes.
- C
Replace the prescribed medicine with an herbal product.
- D
Wait until after a positive pregnancy test to consider medicine safety.
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Which plan best reflects preparation for postpartum recovery and support before delivery?
- A
Plan only for labor, since postpartum needs can be addressed after delivery.
- B
Arrange newborn feeding support but leave the birthing parent's follow-up unplanned.
- C
Plan ahead for the birthing parent's follow-up and support, including mental health needs and practical help at home.
- D
Choose a contraception method for everyone before delivery, regardless of their preferences.
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A person trying to conceive has irregular periods. Which next step is most consistent with the material?
- A
Seek advice sooner because irregular or absent periods are a reason not to wait for the usual evaluation interval.
- B
Wait until trying to conceive for at least 12 months, regardless of menstrual patterns.
- C
Wait until age 40 before asking about fertility evaluation.
- D
Use age alone to determine whether fertility evaluation is needed.
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Someone planning a pregnancy may encounter a harmful chemical at work. Which response best follows the material's guidance?
- A
Stop all work immediately, without considering other options.
- B
Reduce contact with the chemical when possible and use appropriate protective measures.
- C
Wait until after pregnancy to discuss the exposure.
- D
Use supplements to prevent any possible effects of the chemical.
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When discussing weight or nutrient concerns during pregnancy planning, the guidance says to do so .
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To reduce preventable risks while planning pregnancy, avoid tobacco and nicotine products, cannabis, and .