#1
Which hormone is responsible for initiating labor contractions?
Progesterone
Estrogen
Oxytocin
Prolactin
#2
What is the purpose of administering Rho(D) immune globulin (RhIg) during pregnancy?
Prevention of neural tube defects
Prevention of Rh isoimmunization
Treatment of gestational diabetes
Prevention of preterm labor
#3
What is the purpose of the Biophysical Profile (BPP) in antenatal care?
Assessing maternal blood pressure
Evaluating fetal well-being
Monitoring amniotic fluid levels
Testing for gestational diabetes
#4
What is the purpose of the Non-Stress Test (NST) during pregnancy?
Evaluating fetal lung maturity
Monitoring fetal heart rate in response to movement
Detecting maternal hypertension
Assessing amniotic fluid volume
#5
Which condition is characterized by excessive vomiting during pregnancy?
Gestational diabetes
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Preeclampsia
Ectopic pregnancy
#6
What is the Apgar score used to assess?
Maternal blood pressure
Newborn's overall health at birth
Umbilical cord length
Mother's emotional well-being
#7
In which stage of labor does cervical dilation and effacement occur?
First stage
Second stage
Third stage
Fourth stage
#8
Which fetal heart rate pattern is considered normal during labor?
Variable decelerations
Late decelerations
Early decelerations
Absent variability
#9
What is the primary purpose of kangaroo care for newborns?
Promoting breastfeeding
Maintaining thermal regulation
Administering medication
Preventing diaper rash
#10
Which stage of labor is characterized by the birth of the baby?
First stage
Second stage
Third stage
Fourth stage
#11
What is the primary goal of antenatal education for expectant parents?
Promoting early labor induction
Preventing pregnancy complications
Ensuring a cesarean section delivery
Providing postpartum counseling
#12
What is the recommended position for a woman in active labor?
Supine position
Sitting position
Prone position
Lithotomy position
#13
Which of the following is a common complication during the postpartum period?
Eclampsia
Mastitis
Placenta previa
Polyhydramnios
#14
Which medication is commonly used for pain relief during labor and delivery?
Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
Epidural anesthesia
Antibiotics
#15
What is the term for the medical condition where the placenta is abnormally implanted in the uterine wall?
Placenta previa
Abruptio placentae
Placenta accreta
Hyperemesis gravidarum
#16
Which condition involves the separation of the placenta from the uterine wall before delivery?
Placenta previa
Placenta accreta
Abruptio placentae
Ectopic pregnancy
#17
What is the primary role of a midwife during childbirth?
Performing cesarean sections
Providing emotional support
Administering epidural anesthesia
Conducting prenatal screenings