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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

Which vitamin is given as a prophylactic injection to newborns to prevent bleeding disorders?

Vitamin K
Explanation

Vitamin K: prevents bleeding

#7

Which of the following is NOT a common component of prenatal care?

Postnatal vaccine initiation
Explanation

Postnatal vaccines: not part of prenatal care

#8

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

24 weeks
Explanation

Viability at 24 weeks

#9

What is the APGAR score used to evaluate?

The newborn's transition to life outside the womb
Explanation

APGAR: newborn transition

#10

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

To improve thermoregulation in preterm infants
Explanation

Kangaroo care: preterm thermoregulation

#11

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

#12

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

#13

The term 'lochia' refers to:

Postpartum vaginal discharge
Explanation

Lochia: postpartum discharge

#14

Which breastfeeding technique is recommended to ensure proper latch and minimize nipple soreness?

Latch-on technique
Explanation

Latch-on: proper latch, less soreness

#15

What is the term for the practice of delaying the clamping of the umbilical cord after birth to enhance neonatal outcomes?

Delayed cord clamping
Explanation

Delayed cord clamping: better outcomes

#16

Neonatal abstinence syndrome is most commonly associated with which of the following?

Newborns exposed to drugs in utero
Explanation

Neonatal abstinence: drug exposure

#17

Which type of maternal infection is known to cause congenital anomalies if contracted during pregnancy?

Rubella
Explanation

Rubella: congenital anomalies risk

#18

What is the primary goal of the first stage of labor?

Full dilation of the cervix
Explanation

First stage: cervix dilation

#19

Which of the following is an indication for a Cesarean section?

Breech presentation
Explanation

C-section: breech presentation

#20

What is considered a normal range for fetal heart rate?

110-160 beats per minute
Explanation

Normal fetal heart rate: 110-160 BPM

#21

Which maternal condition is a contraindication for breastfeeding?

HIV infection
Explanation

Breastfeeding contraindicated in HIV

#22

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

To screen for metabolic and genetic disorders
Explanation

Heel stick: metabolic screening

#23

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

#24

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

#25

What is the main purpose of administering Rh immunoglobulin (RhIG) to an Rh-negative mother during pregnancy or after delivery?

To prevent the mother from becoming sensitized to Rh-positive blood
Explanation

RhIG: prevents Rh sensitization

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