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3 Pregnancy Emergencies Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 3 Pregnancy Emergencies, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

A seizure during pregnancy or soon after birth requires emergency assessment, even if eclampsia has not been confirmed.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
True or false
1 point

Severe or persistent headache and changes in vision during pregnancy need urgent medical assessment even if no blood pressure reading is available.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Written response
1 point

What systolic blood pressure value, in mm Hg, is the threshold for the severe range during pregnancy?

04
Written response
1 point

When monitoring bleeding during pregnancy while awaiting care, what item should be used to observe the amount?

05
Fill in the blank
1 point

After a seizure's convulsions stop, place the person if possible and check their .

06
Fill in the blank
1 point

During a seizure, do not put in the person's mouth.

07
Choose one
1 point

A pregnant person notices vaginal bleeding but feels otherwise well. What is the appropriate next step?

  1. A

    Wait to see whether the bleeding stops before contacting anyone.

  2. B

    Contact an obstetric care professional promptly.

  3. C

    Use the appearance of the blood to diagnose its cause.

  4. D

    Put something into the vagina to assess the bleeding.

08
Choose one
1 point

A person who might be pregnant develops sudden severe pelvic pain and feels faint. What should a bystander do?

  1. A

    Wait for a home pregnancy test to become positive.

  2. B

    Drive to a clinic without seeking emergency guidance.

  3. C

    Call 911 for sudden severe pain, fainting, or marked weakness.

  4. D

    Wait to see whether the symptoms pass.

09
Choose one
1 point

When calling emergency services for a seriously ill person who is pregnant or recently gave birth, what information should the caller provide if known?

  1. A

    Give responders only the person's name.

  2. B

    Tell responders the person is pregnant or recently gave birth and share how many weeks pregnant they are, if known.

  3. C

    Wait until responders ask before mentioning pregnancy.

  4. D

    Estimate the number of weeks even if it is not known.

10
Choose one
1 point

A pregnant person has severe trouble breathing and is seriously ill. Which action best follows the emergency guidance for someone in the United States?

  1. A

    Drive yourself to care even if you are seriously ill.

  2. B

    Call 911 in the United States and do not drive yourself if seriously ill.

  3. C

    Wait for symptoms to pass before seeking help.

  4. D

    Ask someone else to lower your blood pressure with their medication.

11
Choose all
1 point

A pregnant person is having a seizure. Which actions are appropriate while the seizure is happening? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Protect the person from nearby hazards.

  2. B

    Cushion the person's head.

  3. C

    Restrain the person's movements.

  4. D

    Loosen tight clothing around the neck.

  5. E

    Time the seizure.

  6. F

    Put an object in the person's mouth.

12
Choose all
1 point

A pregnant person is bleeding heavily. Which findings may indicate shock and make this an emergency? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Pale, cold, clammy skin.

  2. B

    A mild headache that quickly resolves.

  3. C

    Confusion.

  4. D

    A brief episode of nausea without other symptoms.

13
Open ended
1 point

A person who gave birth recently develops severe trouble breathing and feels too ill to travel safely. Explain what action should be taken and what information should be shared with emergency responders.

14
Choose one
1 point

A person has a seizure during pregnancy, but they have no known history of preeclampsia. What is the appropriate response?

  1. A

    A seizure is an emergency only if the person has already been diagnosed with preeclampsia.

  2. B

    A seizure during pregnancy or soon after birth requires emergency assessment, even if its cause is not known.

  3. C

    A seizure can be monitored at home if it stops on its own.

  4. D

    Emergency assessment is needed only if a seizure lasts more than five minutes.

15
Choose one
1 point

While arranging care for bleeding during pregnancy, which method should be used to observe the amount of bleeding?

  1. A

    Insert a tampon to monitor the bleeding.

  2. B

    Use a sanitary pad to observe the amount of bleeding.

  3. C

    Wait to seek care until the amount of blood has been measured.

  4. D

    Use a home pregnancy test to estimate the amount of bleeding.

16
Choose one
1 point

A pregnant person begins having a seizure. Which action is appropriate while the seizure is happening?

  1. A

    Move nearby hazards away and cushion the person’s head without restraining them.

  2. B

    Hold the person’s arms and legs still to prevent injury.

  3. C

    Put a soft object in the person’s mouth to protect their tongue.

  4. D

    Give the person water as soon as the convulsions begin.

17
Choose one
1 point

A pregnant person has a blood pressure reading of 162 mm Hg systolic and 104 mm Hg diastolic but feels well. What should they do?

  1. A

    Arrange a routine blood pressure check within a week.

  2. B

    Wait for a severe headache or vision changes before seeking care.

  3. C

    Take another person’s blood pressure medication and recheck later.

  4. D

    Call emergency services or seek immediate obstetric emergency care.

18
True or false
1 point

A seizure soon after birth should be treated as a medical emergency.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

19
Written response
1 point

What diastolic blood pressure value, in mm Hg, marks the lower threshold of the severe range during pregnancy?

20
Written response
1 point

After a pregnant person’s seizure convulsions stop, which position should you place them in if possible?