Maternal and Child Health in Obstetrics Quiz

Test your knowledge of perinatology with these questions on pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care. Learn about common complications, recommended practices, and essential medical terms.

#1

Which of the following is a common complication during pregnancy that can threaten the life of both the mother and the baby?

Preeclampsia
Morning sickness
Heartburn
Leg cramps
#2

What is the recommended age for the introduction of solid foods to an infant's diet?

2 months
4 months
6 months
8 months
#3

What is the term for the practice of providing warmth, nutrition, and stimulation to newborns through direct skin-to-skin contact with the mother or father?

Kangaroo care
Swaddling
Nursing care
Postnatal bonding
#4

Which of the following is a common symptom of postpartum depression?

Increased energy levels
Decreased appetite
Intense sadness
Improved concentration
#5

What is the term for the surgical removal of the uterus?

Hysterectomy
Mastectomy
Oophorectomy
Tubal ligation
#6

Which hormone is responsible for the initiation of labor?

Progesterone
Estrogen
Oxytocin
Prolactin
#7

What is the term for the medical condition where the placenta is positioned too low in the uterus, potentially blocking the cervix?

Placenta previa
Ectopic pregnancy
Abruptio placentae
Placental abruption
#8

What is the recommended duration of exclusive breastfeeding for infants according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

3 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
#9

Which of the following conditions is characterized by high blood pressure and excessive protein in the urine during pregnancy?

Gestational diabetes
Preeclampsia
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Ectopic pregnancy
#10

Which of the following birth control methods involves the surgical cutting or blocking of the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy?

Intrauterine device (IUD)
Tubal ligation
Condom
Birth control pill
#11

Which of the following vaccines is routinely given to newborns shortly after birth to prevent a potentially deadly infection?

Polio vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
Influenza vaccine
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine
#12

What is the term for the premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall before delivery, leading to severe bleeding and fetal distress?

Placenta previa
Ectopic pregnancy
Abruptio placentae
Placental abruption
#13

Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating milk production in lactating mothers?

Estrogen
Progesterone
Prolactin
Oxytocin
#14

Which of the following is a condition characterized by the premature detachment of the placenta from the uterine wall, leading to severe bleeding?

Placenta previa
Ectopic pregnancy
Abruptio placentae
Placental abruption

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