Neonatal and Maternal Health Quiz

Explore perinatal health with questions on maternal mortality, neonatal care, gestational conditions, and interventions for optimal outcomes.

#1

What is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide?

Hypertensive disorders
Postpartum hemorrhage
Sepsis
Unsafe abortion
#2

Which of the following is a recommended practice for neonatal care immediately after birth?

Immediate cord clamping
Delayed cord clamping
Early bathing
Early breastfeeding initiation
#3

What is the recommended timing for the administration of the first dose of vitamin K to newborns?

At birth
24 hours after birth
48 hours after birth
One week after birth
#4

Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure during pregnancy, proteinuria, and swelling due to fluid retention?

Eclampsia
Gestational diabetes
Preeclampsia
HELLP syndrome
#5

Which vitamin is recommended for all pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus?

Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Folic Acid
#6

What is the term for the abnormal implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening?

Placenta previa
Placental abruption
Placenta accreta
Ectopic pregnancy
#7

What is the primary cause of neonatal mortality globally?

Preterm birth complications
Birth asphyxia
Neonatal infections
Congenital abnormalities
#8

Which of the following is a common risk factor for both maternal and neonatal health?

Obesity
High socioeconomic status
High vegetable intake
Regular physical activity
#9

What is the primary cause of maternal mortality in low-income countries?

Postpartum hemorrhage
Unsafe abortion
Preeclampsia
Sepsis
#10

Which of the following is a method for assessing neonatal gestational age?

Apgar score
Ballard score
Glasgow Coma Scale
Modified Rankin Scale
#11

Which of the following vaccines is recommended during pregnancy to protect both the mother and the newborn from influenza?

MMR vaccine
Varicella vaccine
Tdap vaccine
Flu vaccine
#12

Which maternal condition is associated with an increased risk of macrosomia in the newborn?

Gestational diabetes
Preeclampsia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
#13

Which intervention has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of maternal transmission of HIV to the newborn?

Formula feeding
Exclusive breastfeeding
Mixed feeding
Breastfeeding with antiretroviral therapy
#14

What is the primary determinant of neonatal survival in resource-limited settings?

Birth weight
Parental education
Mode of delivery
Gestational age
#15

What is the primary mode of transmission of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection to newborns?

Vertical transmission during pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Horizontal transmission from other infants
Ingestion of contaminated food
#16

Which of the following interventions has been shown to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV)?

Exclusive breastfeeding
Administering hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) at birth
Delayed initiation of breastfeeding
Avoiding skin-to-skin contact with the newborn
#17

What is the leading cause of long-term disability in children worldwide?

Birth asphyxia
Cerebral palsy
Down syndrome
Spina bifida

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