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Maternal and Child Health in Obstetrics Quiz

#1

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

Preeclampsia
Explanation

High blood pressure and seizures during pregnancy.

#2

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

6 months
Explanation

Solid foods should be introduced at 6 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
Explanation

Skin-to-skin contact: Kangaroo care.

#4

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

Intense sadness
Explanation

Postpartum depression: Intense sadness.

#5

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

Hysterectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of uterus: Hysterectomy.

#6

Which hormone is responsible for the initiation of labor?

Oxytocin
Explanation

Oxytocin initiates labor.

#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
Explanation

Placenta previa: low placenta blocking cervix.

#8

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

6 months
Explanation

WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months.

#9

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

Preeclampsia
Explanation

High blood pressure, protein in urine: Preeclampsia.

#10

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

Tubal ligation
Explanation

Fallopian tubes are cut or blocked: Tubal ligation.

#11

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

Hepatitis B vaccine
Explanation

Newborns receive Hepatitis B 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?

Placental abruption
Explanation

Premature placenta separation: Placental abruption.

#13

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

Prolactin
Explanation

Prolactin stimulates milk production.

#14

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

Placental abruption
Explanation

Premature placenta detachment: Placental abruption.

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