#1
Which of the following is a common complication during the postpartum period?
Ectopic pregnancy
Placenta previa
Postpartum hemorrhage
Gestational diabetes
#2
What is the average duration of a full-term pregnancy?
36 weeks
38 weeks
40 weeks
42 weeks
#3
Which of the following is a common method for pain relief during labor?
Epidural anesthesia
Blood transfusion
Nasal oxygen therapy
Physical therapy
#4
Which of the following is a component of the Apgar score?
Blood pressure
Muscle tone
Respiratory rate
Gastrointestinal function
#5
What is the primary role of the umbilical cord?
To provide oxygen to the fetus
To remove waste products from the fetus
To facilitate maternal-fetal nutrient exchange
To connect the placenta to the fetus
#6
Which of the following is a sign of respiratory distress in a newborn?
Decreased heart rate
Cyanosis
Normal respiratory rate
Apgar score of 9
#7
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in the mammary glands?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Prolactin
Oxytocin
#8
What is the Apgar score used for in newborn care?
To assess maternal vital signs
To assess the newborn's heart rate
To assess the newborn's overall condition
To determine the newborn's blood type
#9
What is the recommended method for soothing a newborn with colic?
Feeding more frequently
Swaddling tightly
Playing soothing music
Providing gentle rocking motions
#10
Which immunoglobulin is primarily passed from mother to fetus across the placenta?
#11
What is the correct term for the procedure in which a healthcare provider assesses the position of the fetus prior to delivery?
Pelvic exam
Amniocentesis
Ultrasound
Leopold maneuver
#12
Which of the following is a characteristic of postpartum depression?
It occurs immediately after childbirth
It lasts for a few days and resolves on its own
It is less common in women who have had multiple pregnancies
It involves persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness
#13
Which condition is characterized by a failure of the baby's spine to close properly during development?
Spina bifida
Cleft palate
Down syndrome
Cystic fibrosis
#14
What is the most critical risk factor for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
Premature birth
Low birth weight
Sleeping on the stomach
Maternal smoking during pregnancy