HIGH RISK PERINATAL PRACTICE
SOLUTION 2026 STUDY GUIDE GRADED A+
●● What chronic illnesses can lead to a high-risk pregnancy? Answer:
Chronic illnesses such as hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, hypertension,
asthma, seizure disorders, migraines, sexually transmitted infections, and
thyroid dysfunction can increase pregnancy risks.
●● What are psychosocial factors in high-risk pregnancy? Answer:
Psychosocial factors include tobacco use, caffeine use, use of alcohol or
drugs, and mental health issues that can affect maternal and fetal health.
●● What sociodemographic factors contribute to high-risk pregnancy?
Answer: Sociodemographic factors include age, parity, social
determinants of health, race and ethnicity, cultural beliefs and practices,
and access to care.
●● What environmental factors can affect high-risk pregnancy? Answer:
Environmental factors include lead exposure, medications during
pregnancy, animal exposure, toxoplasmosis, food limitations, and
activity limitations.
●● What are indications for prenatal testing? Answer: Indications for
prenatal testing include maternal hypertension, systemic lupus
erythematosus, maternal renal disease, cholestasis of pregnancy,
SOLUTION 2026 STUDY GUIDE GRADED A+
●● What chronic illnesses can lead to a high-risk pregnancy? Answer:
Chronic illnesses such as hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, hypertension,
asthma, seizure disorders, migraines, sexually transmitted infections, and
thyroid dysfunction can increase pregnancy risks.
●● What are psychosocial factors in high-risk pregnancy? Answer:
Psychosocial factors include tobacco use, caffeine use, use of alcohol or
drugs, and mental health issues that can affect maternal and fetal health.
●● What sociodemographic factors contribute to high-risk pregnancy?
Answer: Sociodemographic factors include age, parity, social
determinants of health, race and ethnicity, cultural beliefs and practices,
and access to care.
●● What environmental factors can affect high-risk pregnancy? Answer:
Environmental factors include lead exposure, medications during
pregnancy, animal exposure, toxoplasmosis, food limitations, and
activity limitations.
●● What are indications for prenatal testing? Answer: Indications for
prenatal testing include maternal hypertension, systemic lupus
erythematosus, maternal renal disease, cholestasis of pregnancy,
