High-Risk Pregnancy – Focused Multiple Choice Questionnaire
Instructions: Select the best answer for each question.
1. 1. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
2. 2. Which of the following is considered a high-risk pregnancy factor?
A. Previous miscarriage
B. Well-controlled hypertension
C. Normal fetal growth
D. Absence of infections
3. 3. Which of the following conditions may classify a pregnancy as high-risk?
A. Thalassemia
B. Fibroid uterus
C. Twin pregnancy
D. All of the above
4. 4. What is an example of high-risk labor?
A. Preterm labor
B. Short labor duration
C. Normal fetal presentation
D. Labor without pain
5. 5. Which condition can lead to obstructed labor?
A. CPD (Cephalopelvic disproportion)
B. Normal pelvis
C. Low fetal weight
D. History of normal vaginal delivery
6. 6. What is the purpose of screening during pregnancy?
A. To diagnose a disease
B. To identify individuals at increased risk for a condition
C. To treat existing conditions
D. To confirm pregnancy
7. 7. Which of the following factors is assessed during initial screening?
A. Maternal age
B. Family history of diabetes
C. Previous pregnancy complications
D. All of the above
8. 8. Which of the following is a non-invasive diagnostic test?
A. Amniocentesis
B. Chorionic villus sampling
C. Fetal ultrasound
D. Cordocentesis
9. 9. At what gestational age is chorionic villus sampling typically performed?
A. 10-12 weeks
B. 14-16 weeks
C. 20-22 weeks
D. 24-26 weeks
10. 10. Which diagnostic test involves withdrawing amniotic fluid to detect genetic
disorders?
A. Percutaneous umbilical cord sampling
B. Fetoscopy
C. Amniocentesis
D. Embryoscopy
11. 11. The purpose of the Non-Stress Test (NST) is to:
A. Assess fetal heart rate in response to contractions
B. Measure maternal blood pressure
C. Confirm pregnancy
D. Assess the presence of fetal abnormalities
12. 12. The Contraction Stress Test (CST) is performed to:
A. Determine how well the fetus copes with labor contractions
B. Identify maternal infections
C. Detect the gender of the baby
D. Diagnose gestational diabetes
13. 13. Which of the following is monitored in a cardiotocography (CTG)?
A. Fetal heartbeat and uterine contractions
B. Maternal blood sugar levels
C. Amniotic fluid composition
D. Placental position
14. 14. Which of the following is an invasive diagnostic test?
A. Fetal ultrasound
B. Non-stress test
C. Amniocentesis
D. Cardiotocography
15. 15. What is the purpose of percutaneous umbilical cord blood sampling (PUBS)?
A. To collect fetal blood for analysis
B. To measure amniotic fluid volume
C. To detect maternal infections
D. To examine the placenta
16. 16. What is a potential risk of invasive diagnostic tests such as amniocentesis?
A. Miscarriage
B. Fetal growth acceleration
C. Reduction in amniotic fluid levels
D. Increased maternal weight
17. 17. Which maternal condition increases the risk of preeclampsia?
A. Diabetes
B. Low blood pressure
C. Previous normal pregnancy
D. High calcium intake
18. 18. Which maternal history factor is most concerning in terms of high-risk pregnancy?
A. History of hypertension
B. No previous pregnancies
C. Vegetarian diet
D. History of exercise
19. 19. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
20. 20. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
21. 21. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
22. 22. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
23. 23. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
24. 24. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
25. 25. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
26. 26. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
27. 27. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
28. 28. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
29. 29. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
30. 30. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
31. 31. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
32. 32. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
33. 33. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
34. 34. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
35. 35. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
36. 36. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
37. 37. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
38. 38. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
39. 39. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
40. 40. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
41. 41. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
42. 42. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
43. 43. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
44. 44. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
45. 45. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
46. 46. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
47. 47. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
48. 48. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
49. 49. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
50. 50. What is a high-risk pregnancy?
A. A pregnancy where the mother has minor discomforts
B. A pregnancy with complications that may endanger the mother or fetus
C. Any pregnancy requiring a cesarean section
D. A pregnancy without prenatal checkups
Answer Key
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. C
9. A
10. C
11. A
12. A
13. A
14. C
15. A
16. A
17. A
18. A
19. B
20. B
21. B
22. B
23. B
24. B
25. B
26. B
27. B
28. B
29. B
30. B
31. B
32. B
33. B
34. B
35. B
36. B
37. B
38. B
39. B
40. B
41. B
42. B
43. B
44. B
45. B
46. B
47. B
48. B
49. B
50. B