NARM Study Questions Guide
Dysuria - answer Which is not a sign of pre-eclampsia
-hypertension
-proteinuria
-dysuria
-pitting edema
foramen ovale - answer What is the name of the temporary opening between the atria in
the fetal heart which allows blood to pass since it doesnt need to pass through the lungs
-ductus arteriosis
-formen ovale
-umbilical vein
-left atria
vertical transmission - answer Disease that passes from parent to offspring across the
placenta is transmitted by a:
-horizontal spread
-vertical spread
-circular spread
-oblique spread
penny royal - answeran example of an herb that is contraindicated for pregnancy is
-alfalfa
-pennyroyal
-chamomile
-peppermint
retraction and contraction - answerin what ways do the uterine muscles act to dilate the
cervix
-detraction and contraction
-retraction and contraction
-contraction and subinvolution
-flexion and descent
retroverted uterus - answeran anterior cervix in a non pregnant women indicates:
-retroverted uterus
-antiverted uterus
-anterior uterus
-bicornate uterus
estrogen - answerwhich hormone controls the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle
- progesterone
,-luteinizing hormone
-hCG
-Estrogen
prolactin - answerthis hormone does not play a part in the control of the ovary during the
normal menstrual cycle but if produced in excessive amount such as during
breastfeeding it will inhibit ovulation
-oxytocin
-estrogen
-progesterone
-prolactin
ylang ylang - answerwhich of the following essential oils has been identified as helping
to reduce BP in pregnancy at term?
-ylang ylang
-peppermint
-rosemary
-thyme
diagonal conjugate approximately 11.5cm - answerwhich pelvic diameter is considered
normal
-bituberous diameter of 5cm
-obstetric conjugate 9cm
-interspinous diameter 8cm
-diagonal conjugate 11.5cm
syphilis - answerwhich disease is transmitted by a spirochete treponema pallidum,
progresses through four stages and affect CNS of the fetus?
- gonorrhea
-syphilis
-HIV/AIDS
- HPV
A woman pregnant for the first time - answerA rubella titer should be done on:
-a woman pregnant for the first time
- a woman who has chicken pox in the final month of her pregnancy
- a woman who can prove she was immunized against german measles
adheres to the cervix by suction - answera cervical cap:
- adheres to the cervix by suction
-stays on only when spermacide is applied
-should be inserted 6 hours prior to intercourse
-rests in the posterior fornix and against the back of the symphisis pubis
chorionic villi invade through the entire uterine wall to the serosa layer - answerplacenta
percreta occurs when:
,-chorionic villi invade through the entire uterine wall to the serosa layer
- chorionic villi extend further than the myometrium and penetrate the uterine wall
trembling or shaking - answerwhich of the following is not a serious warning sign during
third stage
-dizziness
-rising pulse
-pallor and clammy skin
-trembling or shaking
wearing a tight fitting bra - answerwhich is not a comfort measure for a pp woman with
sore cracked nipples
-wearing a tight bra
-expressing milk and rubbing it on nipples
-correcting latch/position
-lanolin cream rubbed on nipples
lochia serosa is pink and lasts 6-8 weeks - answerwhich of the following is false
- lochia rubra is bright red and lasts 2-3 days
-lochia serosa is pink and lasts 6-8 weeks
-lochia alba is white and begins the 2nd or third week after birth
-lochia that lasts past 4 weeks may mean the mother is overdoing activity
1 in 10 - answerhow often do miscarriages occur after pregnancy has been clinically
diagnosed
- 1 in 2
-1 in 5
-1 in 10
-1 in 12
chromosomal abnormalities - answerwhat is the most common cause for spontaneous
miscarriage
- viral infection
-malnutrition
-advanced maternal age
-chromosomal abnormalities
nicotine and carbon monoxide - answertwo compounds found in cigarettes are
especially harmful in pregnancy; these two toxins account for most smoking related
complications in pregnancy
- asafetida and camphor
-nicotine and bromine
-nicotine and carbon monoxide
-carbon monoxide and chlorine
, causes peristalsis of the urinary tract in the fetus - answersmoking during pregnancy
may harm the fetus in all of the following ways except
- causes 4000 chemicals including lead to get into the mothers bloodstream
-causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the umbilical cord
- causes prematurity and low birth weight
-causes peristalsis of the urinary tract in the fetus
smoking during pregnancy doubles the chances that a baby will be born premature -
answerwhich is true about smoking in pregnancy
- it doubles the chances that a baby wil be born premature
- can cause macrocephaly
- all SIDS deaths have been linked to smoking
- gallbladder disease is more common in women who smoke
deliberately tightening a single muscle group as tight as possible and then letting it go
as limp as possible and then repeating the exercise with different muscle groups -
answerwhich of the following describes the technique of progressive relaxation
- keeping one muscle group relaxed while another group is contracted
- taking a deep breath and letting it out in a heavy sigh after a contraction
- using mental imagery to distract thoughts from painful stimuli
-deliberately tightening a single muscle group as tight as possible and then letting it go
as limp as possible and then repeating the exercise with different muscle groups
the blood serum levels of maternal serum alpha protein, human chorionic gonadatropin,
and unconjugated estriol, that can be used to screen for neural tube defects, Down's
Syndrome, and other abnormalities - answerA MsAFP3, or Triple Screen test, gives the
following
information:
- definitive results as to the presence of Down Syndrome
- concise info based on the presence of specific hormonal markers
-the blood serum levels of maternal serum alpha protein, human chorionic
gonadatropin, and unconjugated estriol, that can be used to screen for neural tube
defects, Down's Syndrome, and other abnormalities
the corpus luteum - answerin the female reproductive system which of the following
secretes progesterone
- the pituitary gland
- the corpus luteum
- the graafian follicles
-the fallopian tubes
ovarian cyst - answerwhich is more common in women of child bearing age
- urethral diverticula
-periurethral cysts
-ovarian cyst
Dysuria - answer Which is not a sign of pre-eclampsia
-hypertension
-proteinuria
-dysuria
-pitting edema
foramen ovale - answer What is the name of the temporary opening between the atria in
the fetal heart which allows blood to pass since it doesnt need to pass through the lungs
-ductus arteriosis
-formen ovale
-umbilical vein
-left atria
vertical transmission - answer Disease that passes from parent to offspring across the
placenta is transmitted by a:
-horizontal spread
-vertical spread
-circular spread
-oblique spread
penny royal - answeran example of an herb that is contraindicated for pregnancy is
-alfalfa
-pennyroyal
-chamomile
-peppermint
retraction and contraction - answerin what ways do the uterine muscles act to dilate the
cervix
-detraction and contraction
-retraction and contraction
-contraction and subinvolution
-flexion and descent
retroverted uterus - answeran anterior cervix in a non pregnant women indicates:
-retroverted uterus
-antiverted uterus
-anterior uterus
-bicornate uterus
estrogen - answerwhich hormone controls the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle
- progesterone
,-luteinizing hormone
-hCG
-Estrogen
prolactin - answerthis hormone does not play a part in the control of the ovary during the
normal menstrual cycle but if produced in excessive amount such as during
breastfeeding it will inhibit ovulation
-oxytocin
-estrogen
-progesterone
-prolactin
ylang ylang - answerwhich of the following essential oils has been identified as helping
to reduce BP in pregnancy at term?
-ylang ylang
-peppermint
-rosemary
-thyme
diagonal conjugate approximately 11.5cm - answerwhich pelvic diameter is considered
normal
-bituberous diameter of 5cm
-obstetric conjugate 9cm
-interspinous diameter 8cm
-diagonal conjugate 11.5cm
syphilis - answerwhich disease is transmitted by a spirochete treponema pallidum,
progresses through four stages and affect CNS of the fetus?
- gonorrhea
-syphilis
-HIV/AIDS
- HPV
A woman pregnant for the first time - answerA rubella titer should be done on:
-a woman pregnant for the first time
- a woman who has chicken pox in the final month of her pregnancy
- a woman who can prove she was immunized against german measles
adheres to the cervix by suction - answera cervical cap:
- adheres to the cervix by suction
-stays on only when spermacide is applied
-should be inserted 6 hours prior to intercourse
-rests in the posterior fornix and against the back of the symphisis pubis
chorionic villi invade through the entire uterine wall to the serosa layer - answerplacenta
percreta occurs when:
,-chorionic villi invade through the entire uterine wall to the serosa layer
- chorionic villi extend further than the myometrium and penetrate the uterine wall
trembling or shaking - answerwhich of the following is not a serious warning sign during
third stage
-dizziness
-rising pulse
-pallor and clammy skin
-trembling or shaking
wearing a tight fitting bra - answerwhich is not a comfort measure for a pp woman with
sore cracked nipples
-wearing a tight bra
-expressing milk and rubbing it on nipples
-correcting latch/position
-lanolin cream rubbed on nipples
lochia serosa is pink and lasts 6-8 weeks - answerwhich of the following is false
- lochia rubra is bright red and lasts 2-3 days
-lochia serosa is pink and lasts 6-8 weeks
-lochia alba is white and begins the 2nd or third week after birth
-lochia that lasts past 4 weeks may mean the mother is overdoing activity
1 in 10 - answerhow often do miscarriages occur after pregnancy has been clinically
diagnosed
- 1 in 2
-1 in 5
-1 in 10
-1 in 12
chromosomal abnormalities - answerwhat is the most common cause for spontaneous
miscarriage
- viral infection
-malnutrition
-advanced maternal age
-chromosomal abnormalities
nicotine and carbon monoxide - answertwo compounds found in cigarettes are
especially harmful in pregnancy; these two toxins account for most smoking related
complications in pregnancy
- asafetida and camphor
-nicotine and bromine
-nicotine and carbon monoxide
-carbon monoxide and chlorine
, causes peristalsis of the urinary tract in the fetus - answersmoking during pregnancy
may harm the fetus in all of the following ways except
- causes 4000 chemicals including lead to get into the mothers bloodstream
-causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the umbilical cord
- causes prematurity and low birth weight
-causes peristalsis of the urinary tract in the fetus
smoking during pregnancy doubles the chances that a baby will be born premature -
answerwhich is true about smoking in pregnancy
- it doubles the chances that a baby wil be born premature
- can cause macrocephaly
- all SIDS deaths have been linked to smoking
- gallbladder disease is more common in women who smoke
deliberately tightening a single muscle group as tight as possible and then letting it go
as limp as possible and then repeating the exercise with different muscle groups -
answerwhich of the following describes the technique of progressive relaxation
- keeping one muscle group relaxed while another group is contracted
- taking a deep breath and letting it out in a heavy sigh after a contraction
- using mental imagery to distract thoughts from painful stimuli
-deliberately tightening a single muscle group as tight as possible and then letting it go
as limp as possible and then repeating the exercise with different muscle groups
the blood serum levels of maternal serum alpha protein, human chorionic gonadatropin,
and unconjugated estriol, that can be used to screen for neural tube defects, Down's
Syndrome, and other abnormalities - answerA MsAFP3, or Triple Screen test, gives the
following
information:
- definitive results as to the presence of Down Syndrome
- concise info based on the presence of specific hormonal markers
-the blood serum levels of maternal serum alpha protein, human chorionic
gonadatropin, and unconjugated estriol, that can be used to screen for neural tube
defects, Down's Syndrome, and other abnormalities
the corpus luteum - answerin the female reproductive system which of the following
secretes progesterone
- the pituitary gland
- the corpus luteum
- the graafian follicles
-the fallopian tubes
ovarian cyst - answerwhich is more common in women of child bearing age
- urethral diverticula
-periurethral cysts
-ovarian cyst
