ANC Case Questions
SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC
What is the relevance of asking details like age, religion, marital status, education, occupation, address, migrant/native?
What is the legal age of marriage?
Why is it important to know the age of marriage?
Why is it important to ask about the age at first pregnancy?
ADDICTIONSÂ
Why should you ask about addictions in a pregnant woman?
In a pregnant woman is it important to ask about addictions in the husband? Why?
WEIGHT GAIN
How much weight gain occurs during pregnancy?
What could be the consequences of poor weight gain?
When would you say the weight gain is excess?
What does excess weight gain in pregnancy indicate?
HEIGHT
When is a pregnant woman considered to be short-statured?
Why is short stature a risk factor?
HYPERTENSIVE
When would you label a pregnant woman as hypertensive?
What is the significance of high blood pressure?
Is oedema of the legs a normal manifestation of pregnancy?
What could be the causes of oedema in a pregnant woman?
When is oedema in a pregnant woman considered abnormal?
What are the causes of non-pitting oedema in a pregnant woman?
ABDOMINAL EXAMINATION
How is an abdominal examination done in a pregnant women
How to determine gestational age based on fundal height?
If the gestational age on examination turns out to be LESS than the period of amenorrhoea, what does it indicate?
If the gestational age on examination turns out to be MORE than the period of amenorrhoea, what does it indicate?
FOETAL HEART SOUNDS
When are foetal heart sounds audible?
How much is the normal foetal heart rate?
FOETAL MOVEMENTS
When are foetal movements felt by the mother?
How should a pregnant woman count the foetal movements?
INVESTIGATIONS IN ANC PERIOD
Which Investigations are commonly done and State its relevance?
Which kit is made available by Govt of India to diagnose pregnancy?
MANAGEMENT
List the pharmacological treatment in a pregnant woman.
List the non-pharmacological advice that you would like to give?
IRON AND CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTATION
When is a pregnant woman said to be anaemic?
What is the difference between IFA therapeutic and Prophylactic doses?
When is the therapeutic dose of IFA to be administered?
When is IFA prophylaxis given during pregnancy?
If Hb is between 7 to 11 g%, and the woman is in the third trimester, how would you manage?
Is Albendazole given during pregnancy?
What is the strength of the IFA tablet used in pregnancy?
List the points to be included while counselling women on IFA.
What is the strength of calcium tablets?
What is the dosage schedule of IFA and Calcium Supplementation during pregnancy?
IMMUNISATION AGAINST TETANUS
When is Tetanus Toxoid administered ideally in pregnancy?
What if a pregnant woman who has come for delivery is UNIMMUNISED?
SYPHILIS MANAGEMENT
How to manage a pregnant woman with Secondary syphilis?
How to manage a pregnant woman with Tertiary Syphilis?
Rh INCOMPATIBILITY
What does Rh incompatibility / Rh iso-immunization mean?
How is Foetal haemolysis clinically present?
If a woman is Rh negative, what will you do?
ANC VISITS
What is the ideal time for ANC registration?
Why is EARLY registration for ANC care important?
How often should a pregnant woman visit the clinic?
What is the minimum number of ANC visits every pregnant should make?
DIET DURING PREGNANCY
What advice would you give on diet to the pregnant woman?
What is the additional nutritional requirement in pregnancy?
Name some prepared or cooked food items that are rich in iron and calcium.
REST IN PREGNANCY
How many hours of rest does a pregnant woman need?
Why should a pregnant woman lie on the left lateral side?
SEX DURING PREGNANCY
Should sexual intercourse be restricted during pregnancy?
BREASTFEEDING
What points should be included in counselling on breastfeeding?
DRUGS CONTRAINDICATED IN PREGNANCY
Name drugs that have serious side effects during pregnancy.
WARNING SIGNS DURING PREGNANCY
List the warning signs on which you would educate a pregnant woman
NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMMES
List the benefits that a pregnant woman receives under the various government schemes.