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4 Pregnancy and Prenatal Care Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Pregnancy and Prenatal Care, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

Fill in the blank

1 point

At approximately , a vaginal–rectal culture screens for group B streptococcus to identify patients who may need antibiotics during labor.

True or false

1 point

True or false: The fetal anatomic ultrasound offered at 18–22 weeks is offered regardless of whether the patient chooses chromosome screening.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What is the lower end of the commonly recommended daily folic acid amount for people who may become pregnant? Enter the amount in micrograms per day.

Choose one

1 point

A patient has just recognized that they are pregnant and asks when to arrange prenatal care. Which response best reflects routine guidance?

A
Wait until the first trimester is complete before arranging care.
B
Begin prenatal care as soon as the pregnancy is recognized.
C
Arrange care only if symptoms or concerns develop.

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1 point

Which tests or screenings are commonly part of the first prenatal visit? Select all that apply.

A
Complete blood count
B
Blood type and Rh status
C
Urine testing and culture
D
Infection screening, such as for HIV, hepatitis B and C, and syphilis
E
Fetal anatomic ultrasound

Written response

1 point

For most uncomplicated pregnancies, what is the common minimum weekly goal for moderate physical activity? Enter the number of minutes per week.

Fill in the blank

1 point

For food safety during pregnancy, avoid products and eat deli meats and hot dogs only if they are .

True or false

1 point

True or false: A positive cell-free DNA screening result by itself confirms a fetal chromosomal condition.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

At around 28 weeks, a patient is found to be Rh-negative. Which plan is consistent with routine prenatal care?

A
Skip repeat antibody assessment because Rh status is already known.
B
Repeat antibody assessment and offer Rh(D) immune globulin when indicated.
C
Give Rh(D) immune globulin to every pregnant patient, regardless of Rh status.

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1 point

A patient asks which substances to avoid during pregnancy. Which should the clinician advise avoiding? Select all that apply.

A
Alcohol
B
Tobacco and nicotine products
C
Cannabis
D
Non-prescribed drugs
E
Prescription medicines without first discussing them with a clinician

Choose one

1 point

A pregnant patient is concerned that a prescription medicine may affect the pregnancy. What is the best next step?

A
Stop all prescription medicines immediately after learning about the pregnancy.
B
Review medicines and supplements with a clinician before starting or stopping them.
C
Continue all medicines without discussing them because they were prescribed before pregnancy.

Open ended

1 point

Explain how prenatal care screens for preeclampsia and how the plan may differ for a patient at increased risk.

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1 point

A patient asks when Tdap is generally recommended during pregnancy. Which answer is most accurate?

A
Only before conception
B
Only after delivery
C
During each pregnancy, preferably at 27–36 weeks
D
Only if the patient has never received any vaccine

Written response

1 point

For most uncomplicated pregnancies, what is the common weekly goal for moderate physical activity? Enter the number of minutes per week.

True or false

1 point

True or false: Tdap is recommended during each pregnancy, preferably at 27–36 weeks.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A pregnant patient asks whether declining chromosome screening means they will not be offered a fetal anatomic ultrasound. Which response best reflects routine care?

A
Only after a positive chromosome screening result
B
At 18–22 weeks, regardless of the choice of chromosome screening
C
Only if the patient declines prenatal genetic screening
D
At 36–37 weeks, to assess the need for antibiotics during labor

Choose one

1 point

At a first prenatal visit, a patient asks why blood, urine, and infection tests are being considered. Which explanation is most accurate?

A
These tests are mainly intended to confirm the fetal anatomy
B
These tests are needed only if symptoms suggest an infection
C
These tests help identify baseline concerns such as anemia, Rh incompatibility, asymptomatic bacteriuria, and infections
D
These tests determine whether the patient will need antibiotics during labor

Written response

1 point

Prenatal food-safety guidance identifies what type of products to avoid?

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1 point

A patient receives a positive cell-free DNA screening result. What is the most appropriate next step to discuss?

A
Explain that the result is a screening finding, then provide counseling and discuss diagnostic testing options
B
Treat the result as a confirmed diagnosis without further discussion
C
Repeat the screening test only after 36 weeks
D
Reassure the patient that a positive result cannot indicate increased risk

Choose one

1 point

At a routine visit at 25 weeks, a patient asks why gestational diabetes screening is being offered now. Which explanation is best?

A
Screen immediately at the first visit in every pregnancy and do not repeat testing
B
Wait until labor begins so results reflect the final weeks of pregnancy
C
Screen at 24–28 weeks to identify a condition where treatment or monitoring may reduce complications
D
Screen only when the patient reports symptoms