Archer Baseline Assessment Practice Test

The potential consequence of untreated eclampsia is indeed increased stroke risk. Eclampsia is characterized by seizures in a pregnant woman, usually following pre-eclampsia, which is associated with high blood pressure and damage to organs. If left untreated, the elevated blood pressure can lead to serious complications such as stroke, as the sudden onset of high pressure can damage blood vessels in the brain. This risk is heightened during the seizure activity, which can also affect cerebral circulation.

In contrast, a normal delivery is less likely without proper management of eclampsia, as the condition can complicate pregnancy and delivery. Improved fetal health is also not a consequence of untreated eclampsia; rather, the fetus could be at risk due to reduced placental perfusion and potential preterm delivery or other complications. Decreased blood pressure would not occur in untreated eclampsia; instead, there tends to be an increase in blood pressure due to the underlying maternal condition and stress on the body. Thus, the association of untreated eclampsia with increased stroke risk is the critical understanding here.