NARM EXAM Questions and answers
Which is not a sign of pre-eclampsia
-hypertension
-proteinuria
-dysuria
-pitting edema - ANSWER>>dysuria
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 - ANSWER>>foramen ovale
Disease that passes from parent to offspring across the placenta is transmitted by
a:
-horizontal spread
-vertical spread
-circular spread
-oblique spread - ANSWER>>vertical transmission
an example of an herb that is contraindicated for pregnancy is
-alfalfa
-pennyroyal
-chamomile
-peppermint - ANSWER>>penny royal
in what ways do the uterine muscles act to dilate the cervix
-detraction and contraction
-retraction and contraction
-contraction and subinvolution
-flexion and descent - ANSWER>>retraction and contraction
an anterior cervix in a non pregnant women indicates:
-retroverted uterus
,-antiverted uterus
-anterior uterus
-bicornate uterus - ANSWER>>retroverted uterus
which hormone controls the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle
- progesterone
-luteinizing hormone
-hCG
-Estrogen - ANSWER>>estrogen
this 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 - ANSWER>>prolactin
which of the following essential oils has been identified as helping to reduce BP in
pregnancy at term?
-ylang ylang
-peppermint
-rosemary
-thyme - ANSWER>>ylang ylang
which pelvic diameter is considered normal
-bituberous diameter of 5cm
-obstetric conjugate 9cm
-interspinous diameter 8cm
-diagonal conjugate 11.5cm - ANSWER>>diagonal conjugate approximately
11.5cm
which disease is transmitted by a spirochete treponema pallidum, progresses
through four stages and affect CNS of the fetus?
- gonorrhea
-syphilis
-HIV/AIDS
,- HPV - ANSWER>>syphilis
A 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 -
ANSWER>>A woman pregnant for the first time
a 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 -
ANSWER>>adheres to the cervix by suction
placenta 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 - ANSWER>>chorionic villi invade through the entire uterine wall to the
serosa layer
which of the following is not a serious warning sign during third stage
-dizziness
-rising pulse
-pallor and clammy skin
-trembling or shaking - ANSWER>>trembling or shaking
which 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 - ANSWER>>wearing a tight fitting bra
which 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 -
ANSWER>>lochia serosa is pink and lasts 6-8 weeks
how often do miscarriages occur after pregnancy has been clinically diagnosed
- 1 in 2
-1 in 5
-1 in 10
-1 in 12 - ANSWER>>1 in 10
what is the most common cause for spontaneous miscarriage
- viral infection
-malnutrition
-advanced maternal age
-chromosomal abnormalities - ANSWER>>chromosomal abnormalities
two 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 - ANSWER>>nicotine and carbon monoxide
smoking 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 - ANSWER>>causes peristalsis
of the urinary tract in the fetus
which 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 - ANSWER>>smoking
during pregnancy doubles the chances that a baby will be born premature
which of the following describes the technique of progressive relaxation
Which is not a sign of pre-eclampsia
-hypertension
-proteinuria
-dysuria
-pitting edema - ANSWER>>dysuria
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 - ANSWER>>foramen ovale
Disease that passes from parent to offspring across the placenta is transmitted by
a:
-horizontal spread
-vertical spread
-circular spread
-oblique spread - ANSWER>>vertical transmission
an example of an herb that is contraindicated for pregnancy is
-alfalfa
-pennyroyal
-chamomile
-peppermint - ANSWER>>penny royal
in what ways do the uterine muscles act to dilate the cervix
-detraction and contraction
-retraction and contraction
-contraction and subinvolution
-flexion and descent - ANSWER>>retraction and contraction
an anterior cervix in a non pregnant women indicates:
-retroverted uterus
,-antiverted uterus
-anterior uterus
-bicornate uterus - ANSWER>>retroverted uterus
which hormone controls the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle
- progesterone
-luteinizing hormone
-hCG
-Estrogen - ANSWER>>estrogen
this 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 - ANSWER>>prolactin
which of the following essential oils has been identified as helping to reduce BP in
pregnancy at term?
-ylang ylang
-peppermint
-rosemary
-thyme - ANSWER>>ylang ylang
which pelvic diameter is considered normal
-bituberous diameter of 5cm
-obstetric conjugate 9cm
-interspinous diameter 8cm
-diagonal conjugate 11.5cm - ANSWER>>diagonal conjugate approximately
11.5cm
which disease is transmitted by a spirochete treponema pallidum, progresses
through four stages and affect CNS of the fetus?
- gonorrhea
-syphilis
-HIV/AIDS
,- HPV - ANSWER>>syphilis
A 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 -
ANSWER>>A woman pregnant for the first time
a 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 -
ANSWER>>adheres to the cervix by suction
placenta 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 - ANSWER>>chorionic villi invade through the entire uterine wall to the
serosa layer
which of the following is not a serious warning sign during third stage
-dizziness
-rising pulse
-pallor and clammy skin
-trembling or shaking - ANSWER>>trembling or shaking
which 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 - ANSWER>>wearing a tight fitting bra
which 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 -
ANSWER>>lochia serosa is pink and lasts 6-8 weeks
how often do miscarriages occur after pregnancy has been clinically diagnosed
- 1 in 2
-1 in 5
-1 in 10
-1 in 12 - ANSWER>>1 in 10
what is the most common cause for spontaneous miscarriage
- viral infection
-malnutrition
-advanced maternal age
-chromosomal abnormalities - ANSWER>>chromosomal abnormalities
two 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 - ANSWER>>nicotine and carbon monoxide
smoking 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 - ANSWER>>causes peristalsis
of the urinary tract in the fetus
which 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 - ANSWER>>smoking
during pregnancy doubles the chances that a baby will be born premature
which of the following describes the technique of progressive relaxation
