Do I Have Preeclampsia Quiz
Questions: 15 · 10 minutes
1. If fetal growth or placental blood flow has been assessed, what were you told?
The assessment was described as appropriate for this stage.
It has not been assessed recently, or I do not know what the findings mean.
Extra scans or monitoring were arranged because of a possible growth or blood-flow concern.
A clinician identified a major concern and recommended urgent assessment, close monitoring, or delivery planning.
2. Have your weight or fluid-related changes shifted over a short period?
I have noticed no sudden change.
There has been a small change that fits my expected pregnancy pattern and was not abrupt.
I have gained weight unusually quickly over several days or feel suddenly much puffier.
Rapid weight gain or marked swelling is occurring with reduced urination, breathing difficulty, headache, or vision changes.
3. How would you describe pain around your upper abdomen, beneath the ribs, or near the upper stomach?
I have no new pain there.
I have mild, brief discomfort that resembles familiar indigestion and settles.
I have new, recurring, or persistent pain, particularly beneath the right ribs.
I have severe or worsening upper-abdominal pain, especially with headache, nausea, or feeling very unwell.
4. Have you noticed a change in your vision?
No new visual change.
A brief mild change occurred once, such as momentary blurring when standing, and it fully cleared.
I have repeated blurring, light sensitivity, flashing, spots, or difficulty focusing.
I have major or persistent vision loss, flashing, blind areas, or severe visual disturbance.
5. What change have you noticed in your face or hands?
I have not noticed new swelling.
I have slight puffiness that is gradual, comes and goes, and does not affect normal use of my hands.
My face or hands have become noticeably or suddenly swollen, or rings have quickly become tight.
The swelling appeared rapidly or is pronounced and occurs with headache, vision changes, breathing trouble, or feeling very unwell.
6. What do you know about protein found in a recent urine test?
A clinician said the urine result did not show concerning protein.
It has not been checked recently, or I do not know the result.
Protein was found and repeat testing or follow-up was recommended.
A clinician described the protein result as significant or requested urgent assessment.
7. What has happened with faintness, awareness, or unusual neurological symptoms?
I have had none of these changes.
I have felt briefly lightheaded but remained fully aware and recovered quickly.
I have nearly fainted, felt unusually confused, or had repeated episodes that interfere with normal activity.
I have had a seizure, collapsed, lost consciousness, or become difficult to wake.
8. After mid-pregnancy or following birth, what has happened with nausea, vomiting, or feeling acutely unwell?
There is no new nausea, vomiting, or sudden unwell feeling.
Symptoms are mild, familiar, and I can keep fluids down.
Nausea or vomiting is new, returning, worsening, or making food and fluids difficult.
I cannot keep fluids down or feel severely unwell, especially with upper-abdominal pain, headache, or vision changes.
9. Which description best matches swelling in your feet or legs?
There is no new swelling.
There is mild swelling in both feet late in the day that improves with rest or elevation.
Swelling is new, increasing quickly, persistent after rest, or extending up my legs.
Swelling is extreme or sudden, or one leg is painful, red, hot, or much more swollen than the other.
10. Which description best matches any headache you are experiencing during pregnancy or after birth?
I have not had a headache.
I have had a mild, familiar headache that settles with rest, fluids, food, or my usual clinician-approved treatment.
I have a new or repeatedly returning headache that does not settle as expected.
I have a severe, sudden, or persistent headache, especially with other unusual symptoms.
11. What has a healthcare professional said about your current blood pressure or possible preeclampsia?
After assessment, I was not asked to have extra monitoring for either issue.
I have not yet discussed my current symptoms or readings with a maternity or obstetric professional.
I have been asked to repeat measurements or attend additional monitoring because of elevated blood pressure or symptoms.
I was told preeclampsia is suspected or diagnosed, or that I need urgent assessment now.
12. Compared with your usual state, how clear and alert do you feel?
My thinking and alertness feel unchanged.
I feel more tired or mentally foggy, but I can think and function normally.
New fogginess, agitation, or trouble concentrating is making ordinary tasks difficult.
I am severely confused, unusually drowsy, disoriented, or difficult to keep awake.
13. How has your breathing changed?
I have no new shortness of breath or chest discomfort.
I become mildly winded with exertion but recover quickly and can speak normally.
I am newly short of breath during light activity, when lying down, or more often than expected.
I am short of breath at rest, have chest pain, cannot speak normally, or notice blue or grey lips.
14. Which option matches your highest recent blood-pressure reading during pregnancy or after birth?
Both numbers were below 130/80 mmHg.
The upper number was 130-139 or the lower number was 80-89 mmHg.
The upper number was 140-159 or the lower number was 90-109 mmHg.
The upper number was 160 or higher, or the lower number was 110 or higher.
15. What have you been told about recent platelet, liver, or kidney blood tests?
A clinician said the relevant results were within the expected range.
These tests have not been done recently, or I do not know the results.
One or more results were outside the expected range and follow-up was arranged.
A clinician identified a serious abnormality or requested urgent hospital assessment.