NARM Prenatal Care — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the standard prenatal visit schedule for normal pregnancy?
- Monthly until 28wk, biweekly until 36wk, weekly until delivery (Correct answer)
- Weekly throughout
- Three visits total
- Monthly throughout
Correct answer: Monthly until 28wk, biweekly until 36wk, weekly until delivery
Visit frequency increases as pregnancy progresses.
Question 2: What is gestational diabetes screening?
- Glucose tolerance test at 24-28 weeks for diabetes developing during pregnancy (Correct answer)
- A permanent diabetes test
- A baby-only condition test
- A genetic test
Correct answer: Glucose tolerance test at 24-28 weeks for diabetes developing during pregnancy
This condition is screened in the second trimester.
Question 3: What are preeclampsia warning signs?
- High blood pressure, proteinuria, headaches, vision changes, sudden swelling (Correct answer)
- Mild nausea only
- Low blood pressure
- Weight loss
Correct answer: High blood pressure, proteinuria, headaches, vision changes, sudden swelling
This condition involves hypertension with multiple symptoms.
Question 4: What supplements are essential during pregnancy?
- Folic acid, iron, calcium, prenatal vitamins (Correct answer)
- No supplements needed
- Only vitamin C
- Only calcium
Correct answer: Folic acid, iron, calcium, prenatal vitamins
Several nutrients prevent defects and support fetal development.
Question 5: What is Group B Strep screening?
- Test at 35-37 weeks for bacteria that could infect baby during birth (Correct answer)
- Strep throat test
- STI test
- Blood type test
Correct answer: Test at 35-37 weeks for bacteria that could infect baby during birth
Late-pregnancy test identifies bacteria affecting the baby during delivery.
Question 6: What does fundal height measure?
- Uterus growth from pubic bone to top, tracking fetal development (Correct answer)
- Mother height
- Baby weight precisely
- Baby gender
Correct answer: Uterus growth from pubic bone to top, tracking fetal development
This external measurement tracks pregnancy growth.
NARM Prenatal Care
What is the standard prenatal visit schedule for normal pregnancy?