CNA Study Guide – Chapters 9 & 10

What does the root/prefix 'Gravid/o' mean?

• Childbirth

• Pregnancy

• Head

• None

What does 'Puerper/o' refer to?

• Pregnancy

• Childbirth or postpartum period

• Head

• Labor

What does 'Cephal/o' mean?

• Head

• None

• Labor

• Pregnancy

What does the prefix 'Nulli-' mean?

• Pregnancy

• None

• Head

• Childbirth

What does the suffix '-tocia' refer to?

• Pregnancy

• Childbirth

• Head

• None

What is abruptio placentae?

• Placenta separates early from uterus; dangerous bleeding.

• A condition where the placenta covers the cervix.

• A normal process during labor.

• A type of fetal heart abnormality.

What is preeclampsia?

• Pregnancy complication: high blood pressure, swelling, protein in urine.

• A type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy.

• A genetic disorder affecting red blood cells.

• A viral infection common in pregnancy.

What does oligohydramnios mean?

• Too little amniotic fluid.

• Too much amniotic fluid.

• Abnormal fetal position.

• Premature rupture of membranes.

What is spina bifida?

• Birth defect where spinal cord doesn't fully close.

• A type of bone cancer.

• A viral infection of the brain.

• A genetic disorder affecting blood clotting.

What is an episiotomy?

• Surgical cut made at vaginal opening during childbirth.

• A type of anesthesia used during labor.

• A device to monitor fetal heart rate.

• A hormone injection to induce labor.