#1
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating uterine contractions during labor?
Progesterone
Estrogen
Oxytocin
Prolactin
#2
Which condition is characterized by the presence of excess amniotic fluid?
Polyhydramnios
Oligohydramnios
Hydramnios
Amniocentesis
#3
Which of the following is NOT a sign of impending labor?
Lightening
Braxton Hicks contractions
Increased fetal movement
Loss of the mucus plug
#4
Which hormone is responsible for milk production in the breasts?
Prolactin
Oxytocin
Estrogen
Progesterone
#5
What is the normal range for fetal heart rate during labor?
80-100 beats per minute
110-160 beats per minute
170-200 beats per minute
210-240 beats per minute
#6
What is the term used to describe the expulsion of the placenta after childbirth?
Eclampsia
Dilatation
Involution
Placental separation
#7
What is the average duration of the first stage of labor in a primipara woman?
2-4 hours
6-8 hours
10-12 hours
14-16 hours
#8
Which fetal position is considered ideal for vaginal delivery?
Transverse
Breech
Occiput anterior
Occiput posterior
#9
What is the term for the surgical incision made in the abdomen and uterus during a cesarean section?
Hysterotomy
Hysterectomy
Laparotomy
Colpotomy
#10
Which maternal condition increases the risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus?
Obesity
Hypertension
Hypothyroidism
Anemia
#11
Which of the following is a common complication associated with placenta previa?
Premature rupture of membranes
Preterm labor
Postpartum hemorrhage
Abruptio placentae
#12
What is the recommended position for a mother during the second stage of labor?
Supine position
Lithotomy position
Semi-Fowler's position
Side-lying position
#13
What is the main purpose of performing a Bishop's score assessment?
To assess fetal heart rate
To evaluate fetal position
To predict the success of labor induction
To monitor maternal blood pressure
#14
What is the most common indication for an episiotomy during childbirth?
To expedite labor process
To prevent perineal tearing
To facilitate vacuum extraction
To minimize fetal distress
#15
During which trimester of pregnancy does the neural tube close?
First trimester
Second trimester
Third trimester
It remains open throughout pregnancy
#16
What is the purpose of the APGAR score?
To assess maternal vital signs
To evaluate fetal movement
To determine neonatal well-being
To measure amniotic fluid volume
#17
What is the primary role of a doula during labor and delivery?
Administering pain medications
Providing emotional and physical support
Assisting in medical procedures
Monitoring fetal heart rate
#18
Which hormone is responsible for maintaining uterine relaxation during pregnancy?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Oxytocin
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)