Prenatal Care — Flashcards

Flashcard 51: What is the ideal time for Nuchal translucency evaluation?_____

Answer: 11-14 weeks

Flashcard 52: Are aortic and pulmonary flow murmurs normal in pregnancy?_____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 53: If MSAFP is raised (screening test) it should be followed up with a diagnostic test such as _____

Answer: targeted sonography

Flashcard 54: In a pregnant woman who was fully immunized against tetanus in a previous pregnancy within the last 3 years, how many doses are required in the current pregnancy?

Answer: One booster dose (Td)

Extra: According to the National Immunization Schedule (India) and standard obstetric guidelines, if a pregnant woman has received a full course of tetanus immunization (2 doses) in a previous pregnancy within the last 3 years, she requires only a single **booster dose** in the subsequent pregnancy. If the interval is greater than 3 years, two doses are required.

Flashcard 55: Is pregnancy a contraindication for hepatitis B vaccination?_____

Answer: No

Flashcard 56: TENS is traditionally contraindicated over the gravid uterus as it may lead to _____

Answer: Uterine contractions (theoretical risk of abortion or preterm labor)

Flashcard 57: Cardiac motion is visible with transvaginal imaging at 6 to 6.5 weeks when the embryo length is _____ mm or more

Answer: 5

Flashcard 58: A uterus that is palpable midway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus is _____ weeks in size

Answer: 14 to 16

Flashcard 59: Non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) has a high _____ predictive value.

Answer: negative

Flashcard 60: The _____ ligament helps maintain the anteversion of the uterus during pregnancy.

Answer: round