The Maternal and Newborn Baby MCQ Quiz is designed to help nursing students strengthen their understanding of essential concepts related to maternal and infant health. This quiz features scenario-based multiple-choice questions that cover key topics such as prenatal care, labor and delivery, newborn assessment, and postpartum management. By engaging with these questions, you can effectively review critical knowledge needed for safe and compassionate care of mothers and their newborns.
The quiz serves as an excellent tool for self-assessment and revision, helping you identify areas that need further study. Whether preparing for exams or clinical practice, this quiz supports your goal of providing quality maternal and newborn care. Test your skills and build confidence in this vital area of nursing today.
“Do you have any chronic illness?”
“Do you have any allergies?”
“What is your expected due date?”
“Who will be with you during labor?”
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Blurred vision
Hemorrhoids
Increased vaginal mucus
Shortness of breath on exertion
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The patient is 25 years old
The patient has a child with cystic fibrosis
The patient was exposed to rubella at 36 weeks’ gestation
The patient has a history of preterm labor at 32 weeks’ gestation
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Pad the side rails
Place a pillow under the left buttock
Insert a padded tongue blade into the mouth
Maintain a patent airway
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“Are you planning to have epidural anesthesia?”
“Have you begun prenatal classes?”
“What changes have you made at home to get ready for the baby?”
“Can you tell me about the meals you typically eat each day?”
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Prevent seizures
Reduce blood pressure
Slow the process of labor
Increase dieresis
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The vaccine prevents a future fetus from developing congenital anomalies
Pregnancy should be avoided for 3 months after the immunization
The client should avoid contact with children diagnosed with rubella
The injection will provide immunity against the 7-day measles.
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Inspect the perineum
Time the contractions
Auscultate the fetal heart rate
Contact the birth attendant
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At the beginning of each fetal movement
At the beginning of each contraction
After every three fetal movements
At the end of fetal movement
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An empty gestational sac.
Grapelike clusters.
A severely malformed fetus.
An extrauterine pregnancy.
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Placing the client in bed to begin fetal monitoring.
Preparing for immediate delivery.
Checking for ruptured membranes.
Providing comfort measures.
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Change the client’s position.
Prepare for emergency cesarean section.
Check for placenta previa.
Administer oxygen.
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Placenta previa
Abruptio placentae
Ectopic pregnancy
Spontaneous abortion
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Nursing unit manager so appropriate agencies can be notified
Head of the hospital’s security department
Chaplain in case the fetus dies in utero
Physician who will attend the delivery of the infant
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1 cm below the ischial spines.
Directly in line with the ischial spines.
1 cm above the ischial spines.
In no relationship to the ischial spines.
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Return preovulatory basal body temperature
Basal body temperature increase of 0.1 degrees to 0.2 degrees on the 2nd or 3rd day of cycle
3 full days of elevated basal body temperature and clear, thin cervical mucus
Breast tenderness and mittelschmerz
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Every 5 minutes
Every 15 minutes
Every 30 minutes
Every 60 minutes
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The fetus should be delivered within 24 hours.
The client should repeat the test in 24 hours.
The fetus isn’t in distress at this time.
The client should repeat the test in 1 week.
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The attachment of the baby to the breast.
The mother’s comfort level with positioning the baby.
Audible swallowing.
The baby’s lips smacking
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Amniocentesis.
Chorionic villi sampling.
Fetoscopy.
Ultrasound
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2 days
7 days
10 days
14 weeks
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Yogurt
Cereal with milk
Vegetable soup
Peanut butter cookies
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“It’s contraindicated for you to breast-feed following this type of surgery.”
“I support your commitment; however, you may have to supplement each feeding with formula.”
“You should check with your surgeon to determine whether breast-feeding would be possible.”
“You should be able to breast-feed without difficulty.”
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Risk for deficient fluid volume related to hemorrhage
Risk for infection related to the type of delivery
Pain related to the type of incision
Urinary retention related to periurethral edema
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Lactation
Lochia
Uterine involution
Diuresis
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Shortens the second stage of labor
Enlarges the pelvic inlet
Prevents perineal edema
Ensures quick placenta delivery
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Applying cold to limit edema during the first 12 to 24 hours
Instructing the client to use two or more peripads to cushion the area
Instructing the client on the use of sitz baths if ordered
Instructing the client about the importance of perineal (Kegel) exercises
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Weekly fetal movement counts are made by the mother.
Contraction stress testing is performed weekly.
Induction of labor is begun at 34 weeks’ gestation.
Nonstress testing is performed weekly until 32 weeks’ gestation
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Prevent uterine inversion
Promote uterine involution
Hasten the puerperium period
Determine the size of the fundus
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