HIGH RISK PERINATAL ACTUAL TEST
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● Infant Mortality Rate. Answer: 5.8 out of 1000 live births that don't
survive the first year of life.
●● Causes of Infant Mortality. Answer: Low birth weight, chromosomal
defects, congenital malformations, maternal complications, SIDS and
injuries.
●● High Risk Pregnancy. Answer: The life or health of the mother or the
infant is jeopardized by a health concern.
●● Preexisting Conditions for High Risk Pregnancy. Answer: Diabetes,
Hypertension, Kidney, thyroid disease, autoimmune disorders.
●● Gestational Conditions for High Risk Pregnancy. Answer:
Hyperemesis Gravidum, Cervical insufficiency, Gestational Diabetes,
Gestational Hypertension.
●● Hyperemesis Gravidum. Answer: Excessive nausea and vomiting for
prolonged periods.
, ●● Symptoms of Hyperemesis Gravidum. Answer: Weight loss,
dehydration, nutritional deficiencies, electrolyte imbalances, and
ketonuria.
●● Risk Factors for Hyperemesis Gravidum. Answer: Maternal age <30,
multifetal gestation, high levels of stress.
●● Treatment for Hyperemesis Gravidum. Answer: IV lactated Ringer's
for hydration, Diclegis (doxylamine & pyridoxine).
●● Multifetal Pregnancy. Answer: Twins=32.6/1000 live births in US;
Triplets=93/100,000 live births in US.
●● Monozygotic Twins. Answer: One fertilized ovum; same gender;
same genetic code.
●● Dizygotic Twins. Answer: Two separate ova fertilized at the same
time; gender may differ.
●● Cervical Insufficiency. Answer: Premature cervical dilatation
increasing risk for premature birth.
●● Risk Factors for Cervical Insufficiency. Answer: Cervical trauma
from previous deliveries, exposure to diethylstilbestrol.
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● Infant Mortality Rate. Answer: 5.8 out of 1000 live births that don't
survive the first year of life.
●● Causes of Infant Mortality. Answer: Low birth weight, chromosomal
defects, congenital malformations, maternal complications, SIDS and
injuries.
●● High Risk Pregnancy. Answer: The life or health of the mother or the
infant is jeopardized by a health concern.
●● Preexisting Conditions for High Risk Pregnancy. Answer: Diabetes,
Hypertension, Kidney, thyroid disease, autoimmune disorders.
●● Gestational Conditions for High Risk Pregnancy. Answer:
Hyperemesis Gravidum, Cervical insufficiency, Gestational Diabetes,
Gestational Hypertension.
●● Hyperemesis Gravidum. Answer: Excessive nausea and vomiting for
prolonged periods.
, ●● Symptoms of Hyperemesis Gravidum. Answer: Weight loss,
dehydration, nutritional deficiencies, electrolyte imbalances, and
ketonuria.
●● Risk Factors for Hyperemesis Gravidum. Answer: Maternal age <30,
multifetal gestation, high levels of stress.
●● Treatment for Hyperemesis Gravidum. Answer: IV lactated Ringer's
for hydration, Diclegis (doxylamine & pyridoxine).
●● Multifetal Pregnancy. Answer: Twins=32.6/1000 live births in US;
Triplets=93/100,000 live births in US.
●● Monozygotic Twins. Answer: One fertilized ovum; same gender;
same genetic code.
●● Dizygotic Twins. Answer: Two separate ova fertilized at the same
time; gender may differ.
●● Cervical Insufficiency. Answer: Premature cervical dilatation
increasing risk for premature birth.
●● Risk Factors for Cervical Insufficiency. Answer: Cervical trauma
from previous deliveries, exposure to diethylstilbestrol.
