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Essential Concepts in Maternal and Newborn Care Quiz

#1

Which hormone is responsible for the maintenance of pregnancy?

Progesterone
Explanation

Maintains pregnancy

#2

Which of the following is a common sign of preeclampsia?

High blood pressure
Explanation

Preeclampsia: high BP

#3

Which immunization is recommended to be given to a newborn within the first 24 hours of life?

Hepatitis B
Explanation

Hepatitis B: given at birth

#4

What condition is characterized by a newborn's yellowish skin and eyes due to elevated bilirubin levels?

Jaundice
Explanation

Jaundice: elevated bilirubin

#5

What is the recommended sleep position for newborns to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?

On their back
Explanation

Back sleeping: SIDS risk reduction

#6

At what gestational age is a fetus generally considered viable outside of the womb, with medical support?

24 weeks
Explanation

Viability at 24 weeks

#7

What is the APGAR score used to evaluate?

The newborn's transition to life outside the womb
Explanation

APGAR: newborn transition

#8

What is the primary purpose of the 'kangaroo care' method in newborns?

To improve thermoregulation in preterm infants
Explanation

Kangaroo care: preterm thermoregulation

#9

What is the term used for the first stool passed by a newborn, which is sticky, greenish-black, and occurs within the first 24 to 48 hours after birth?

Meconium
Explanation

Meconium: first newborn stool

#10

Which of the following maternal conditions is most commonly associated with the delivery of a macrosomic (large for gestational age) infant?

Gestational diabetes
Explanation

Gestational diabetes: macrosomia risk

#11

What is considered a normal range for fetal heart rate?

110-160 beats per minute
Explanation

Normal fetal heart rate: 110-160 BPM

#12

Which maternal condition is a contraindication for breastfeeding?

HIV infection
Explanation

Breastfeeding contraindicated in HIV

#13

What is the main purpose of the 'heel stick' test in newborns?

To screen for metabolic and genetic disorders
Explanation

Heel stick: metabolic screening

#14

What is the medical term for high blood pressure during pregnancy that develops after 20 weeks of gestation and resolves after delivery?

Gestational hypertension
Explanation

Gestational hypertension: post-20 weeks

#15

What does the term 'episiotomy' refer to?

A surgical incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening for delivery
Explanation

Episiotomy: perineal incision for delivery

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