A Quiz On Antenatal care For Intellectuals

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The purpose of antenatal care is to prevent or identify and treat conditions that may threaten the health of the newborn or the mother and to help a woman approach pregnancy and birth as positive experiences. Take the quiz and see what you know about this practice from class. Good luck!


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  • 1. 

    If a mother smokes, it is important for her to give up smoking before she becomes pregnant. This is because it can cause serious harm to the unborn child. Even the father should give up smoking, as ______ smoking is also dangerous.

    Explanation
    If the father continues to smoke, it can also be harmful to the unborn child. This is because secondhand smoke, also known as passive smoking, contains many of the same harmful chemicals and toxins as directly smoking. The unborn child can be exposed to these harmful substances through the mother's bloodstream, which can lead to various health issues and complications. Therefore, it is important for both parents to give up smoking to ensure the well-being of the unborn child.

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    Women who are pregnant or trying for a baby, should stop drinking _______. This can cause problems with the developing baby. Women who drink more than two units a day are more likely to have a baby who has language, attention and ________ problems.

    Explanation
    Women who are pregnant or trying for a baby should stop drinking alcohol. This is because alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause problems with the developing baby. Women who drink more than two units of alcohol a day are more likely to have a baby who has language, attention, and hyperactivity problems.

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    Before becoming pregnant, women should check whether they are immune to rubella (German _______). If the mother catches the rubella virus while pregnant, the unborn baby could suffer from deafness, brain damage and ______ problems.

    Explanation
    Rubella, also known as German measles, is a viral infection that can cause serious complications during pregnancy. If a pregnant woman contracts rubella, the virus can cross the placenta and affect the developing baby. This can lead to a range of problems, including deafness, brain damage, and issues with eyesight. Therefore, it is important for women to check their immunity to rubella before becoming pregnant to protect both themselves and their unborn babies from these potential complications.

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    Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection found in _____. It can spread to humans via _____ faeces. This can cause the same problems as rubella if a mother catches it. It can also cause epilepsy.  In extreme cases miscarriage or ________.

    Explanation
    Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection found in cats. It can spread to humans via cat feces. This infection can cause the same problems as rubella if a mother catches it, including birth defects. In extreme cases, toxoplasmosis can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth.

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    Pregnant women can suffer from pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is a very dangerous condition characterised by high _____ _________. It is the cause of maternal and infant deaths.

    Explanation
    Pre-eclampsia is a dangerous condition that pregnant women can suffer from, characterized by high blood pressure. This condition poses a risk to both the mother and the baby, often leading to maternal and infant deaths.

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