Maternal and Newborn Nursing Considerations Quiz

Test your knowledge on labor, breastfeeding, and neonatal care. Learn about SIDS prevention, postpartum depression, and more.

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Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions during labor and promotes milk ejection during breastfeeding?

Progesterone

Estrogen

Oxytocin

Prolactin

What is the recommended sleeping position for reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

On the side

On the back

On the stomach

Elevated with pillows

What is the recommended method for assessing neonatal vital signs?

Using a stethoscope

Using a thermometer

Using a pulse oximeter

Using a blood pressure cuff

Which condition is characterized by the premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall?

Ectopic pregnancy

Placenta previa

Abruptio placentae

Hyperemesis gravidarum

Which of the following is a common physiological adaptation of newborns shortly after birth?

Decreased heart rate

Increased blood pressure

Open anterior fontanelle

High body temperature

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

4 months

6 months

9 months

12 months

What is the primary risk factor for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?

Advanced maternal age

Being underweight

Family history of diabetes

Regular exercise

Which of the following is NOT a sign of postpartum depression?

Mood swings

Excessive crying

Euphoria

Difficulty bonding with the baby

What is the main purpose of administering Vitamin K to newborns shortly after birth?

To prevent jaundice

To prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn

To boost the immune system

To aid in digestion

#10

What is the primary purpose of administering erythromycin ointment to newborns shortly after birth?

To prevent respiratory distress syndrome

To prevent ophthalmia neonatorum

To prevent sepsis

To prevent meconium aspiration syndrome

#11

Which breastfeeding position involves the mother lying on her side and the baby lying facing her?

Football hold

Cradle hold

Side-lying position

Cross-cradle hold

#12

Which of the following is a common side effect of epidural anesthesia during labor?

Hypertension

Bradycardia

Nausea

Hyperactivity

#13

What is the primary purpose of conducting the Apgar score assessment after birth?

To assess maternal vital signs

To assess the newborn's risk of infection

To assess the newborn's overall condition

To assess the mother's emotional well-being

#14

What is the recommended method for relieving engorgement in breastfeeding mothers?

Applying heat packs

Applying ice packs

Frequent breastfeeding or pumping

Avoiding breastfeeding

#15

During the first stage of labor, which phase is characterized by the cervical dilation from 4cm to 10cm?

Latent phase

Active phase

Transition phase

Expulsive phase

#16

What is the primary action of the hormone relaxin during pregnancy?

Promoting uterine contractions

Increasing insulin resistance

Relaxing pelvic ligaments

Stimulating breast milk production

#17

Which stage of labor is characterized by the delivery of the placenta?

First stage

Second stage

Third stage

Fourth stage

#18

What is the main purpose of conducting the heel-stick test on newborns?

To assess jaundice levels

To assess oxygen saturation

To screen for metabolic disorders

To check for congenital heart defects

#19

Which fetal position is considered optimal for vaginal delivery?

Breech

Transverse

Occiput anterior

Face presentation