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Maternal and Newborn Nursing Considerations Quiz

#1

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

Oxytocin
Explanation

Stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection

#2

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

On the back
Explanation

Sleeping on the back reduces SIDS risk

#3

What is the recommended method for assessing neonatal vital signs?

Using a thermometer
Explanation

Assessing with a thermometer

#4

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

Abruptio placentae
Explanation

Premature placental separation

#5

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

Open anterior fontanelle
Explanation

Presence of open anterior fontanelle

#6

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

6 months
Explanation

Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months

#7

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

Family history of diabetes
Explanation

Family history of diabetes

#8

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

Euphoria
Explanation

Euphoria is not a sign of postpartum depression

#9

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

To prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
Explanation

Prevents hemorrhagic disease of the newborn

#10

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

To prevent ophthalmia neonatorum
Explanation

Prevents ophthalmia neonatorum

#11

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

Side-lying position
Explanation

Mother lying on side, baby facing her

#12

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

Nausea
Explanation

Nausea is a common side effect

#13

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

To assess the newborn's overall condition
Explanation

Assesses newborn's overall condition

#14

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

Frequent breastfeeding or pumping
Explanation

Frequent breastfeeding or pumping

#15

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

Active phase
Explanation

Cervical dilation from 4cm to 10cm

#16

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

Relaxing pelvic ligaments
Explanation

Relaxes pelvic ligaments

#17

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

Third stage
Explanation

Delivery of the placenta

#18

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

To screen for metabolic disorders
Explanation

Screens for metabolic disorders

#19

Which fetal position is considered optimal for vaginal delivery?

Occiput anterior
Explanation

Optimal for vaginal delivery

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