Maternal and Newborn Health Assessment and Care Quiz

Test your knowledge on Apgar scores, uterine contractions, PPH, kangaroo care, fetal well-being, and more. Learn about perinatal health!

#1

What is the Apgar score used to assess?

Maternal blood pressure
Newborn's overall condition at birth
Maternal heart rate
Newborn's weight
#2

Which of the following is a common method to assess maternal uterine contractions?

Auscultation
Ultrasound
X-ray
MRI
#3

What is the main purpose of assessing newborn reflexes?

To check for signs of infection
To assess the newborn's neurological development
To monitor blood oxygen levels
To measure the newborn's weight
#4

What is the primary purpose of antenatal care?

To prevent postpartum depression
To monitor fetal growth and development
To provide birth control methods
To treat maternal infections
#5

What is the main purpose of performing a fundal height measurement during pregnancy?

To assess fetal heart rate
To monitor maternal blood pressure
To estimate fetal growth and development
To detect maternal infections
#6

What does the acronym 'PPH' stand for in the context of maternal health?

Postpartum hemorrhage
Preterm labor
Placental abruption
Perinatal hypoxia
#7

Which of the following is a critical component of kangaroo mother care for newborns?

Feeding formula milk
Skin-to-skin contact
Isolation from mother
Keeping the newborn in a separate room
#8

Which of the following is NOT a common method used to assess fetal well-being during pregnancy?

Nonstress test
Biophysical profile
Amniocentesis
Contraction stress test
#9

What is the recommended position for a woman in labor to help facilitate the birth process?

Supine position
Sitting position
Lying on the left side
Semi-recumbent position
#10

Which of the following conditions can lead to maternal hypertension during pregnancy?

Gestational diabetes
Pre-eclampsia
Hyperthyroidism
Anemia
#11

What is the recommended method for preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV during pregnancy and childbirth?

Exclusive breastfeeding
Administering antiretroviral therapy to the mother and newborn
Avoiding prenatal care
Delayed umbilical cord clamping
#12

What is the primary goal of newborn screening tests?

To assess the newborn's hearing ability
To check for genetic disorders and metabolic conditions
To measure the newborn's temperature
To evaluate the newborn's reflexes
#13

What is the Ballard score used for in newborn care?

To assess newborn reflexes
To measure newborn temperature
To determine gestational age
To assess newborn hearing
#14

Which of the following is a primary risk factor for preterm birth?

Maternal age over 35
Obesity
Maternal smoking
Late initiation of prenatal care
#15

What is the purpose of administering oxytocin during the third stage of labor?

To promote cervical dilation
To relieve labor pain
To stimulate uterine contractions and prevent postpartum hemorrhage
To induce labor
#16

Which of the following is a potential complication of prolonged labor?

Low birth weight
Postpartum hemorrhage
Neonatal jaundice
Shoulder dystocia
#17

What is the primary goal of the Golden Hour after birth?

To initiate breastfeeding
To conduct newborn screening tests
To perform maternal health assessments
To ensure immediate bonding between mother and newborn
#18

What is the main purpose of the partograph in labor management?

To monitor maternal vital signs
To track cervical dilation and fetal descent
To administer pain relief medications
To measure amniotic fluid volume

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