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1. When does neural tube development occur in the fetus?
A. 14–21 days
B. 22–25 days
C. 26–28 days
D. 32–35 days
Correct Answer: C. 26–28 days
2. What is the recommended folic acid dose for women planning pregnancy?
A. 400 mcg/day starting at conception
B. 600 mcg/day throughout pregnancy
C. 1,000–4,000 mcg/day for 1–3 months prior to conception and through the first
trimester
D. 5,000 mcg/day throughout pregnancy
Correct Answer: C. 1,000–4,000 mcg/day
3. The Goodell sign of pregnancy refers to:
A. Bluish discoloration of the cervix
,B. Compressibility of the uterine isthmus
C. Softening of the cervix
D. Enlargement of the uterus
Correct Answer: C. Softening of the cervix
4. Chadwick sign is best described as:
A. Softening of the cervix
B. Compressibility of the isthmus
C. Bluish discoloration of the cervix and vagina
D. Increased uterine size
Correct Answer: C. Bluish discoloration of the cervix and vagina
5. Hegar sign is identified by:
A. Cervical dilation
B. Bluish discoloration of the cervix
C. Compressibility of the cervical isthmus on bimanual examination
D. Palpable fetal movement
Correct Answer: C. Compressibility of the cervical isthmus
6. Which test confirms an intrauterine pregnancy?
A. Serum β-hCG
B. Urine pregnancy test
C. Pelvic examination
D. Ultrasound
Correct Answer: D. Ultrasound
7. According to Naegele’s rule, the estimated due date is calculated by:
A. LMP + 280 days
B. LMP + 9 months
,C. LMP − 3 months + 7 days
D. Conception date + 38 weeks
Correct Answer: C. LMP − 3 months + 7 days
8. What is the gold standard for determining gestational age?
A. Last menstrual period
B. Fundal height
C. Fetal heart tones
D. Ultrasound
Correct Answer: D. Ultrasound
9. Which medication is FDA-approved for treatment of nausea and vomiting in
pregnancy?
A. Ondansetron
B. Promethazine
C. Diclegis (doxylamine-pyridoxine)
D. Metoclopramide
Correct Answer: C. Diclegis
10. What is the recommended visit schedule for an uncomplicated pregnancy?
A. Monthly throughout pregnancy
B. Every 2 weeks after 20 weeks
C. Every 4 weeks until 28 weeks, every 2 weeks from 28–36 weeks, weekly after 36
weeks
D. Weekly beginning at 28 weeks
Correct Answer: C. Every 4 weeks → every 2 weeks → weekly
11. At what gestational age is the genetic quad screen performed?
A. 10–12 weeks
, B. 15–22 weeks
C. 18–22 weeks
D. 24–28 weeks
Correct Answer: B. 15–22 weeks
12. The optimal timing for an anatomy ultrasound is:
A. 14–16 weeks
B. 18–22 weeks
C. 24–26 weeks
D. 28–32 weeks
Correct Answer: B. 18–22 weeks
13. Screening for gestational diabetes is recommended at:
A. 12–16 weeks
B. 18–22 weeks
C. 24–28 weeks
D. 32–36 weeks
Correct Answer: C. 24–28 weeks
14. Overt diabetes in pregnancy is most commonly diagnosed:
A. Second trimester
B. Third trimester
C. First trimester
D. Postpartum
Correct Answer: C. First trimester
15. Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) should be administered:
A. Only after delivery
B. At 12 weeks only