by alex
Maternal and newborn care is a cornerstone of healthcare, ensuring the well-being of both mother and child during one of life’s most significant journeys. This quiz will challenge your knowledge on a range of topics from prenatal care to postpartum practices. Test your expertise and deepen your understanding of maternal and newborn health.
Maternal Newborn Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the recommended daily intake of folic acid for pregnant women?
200 micrograms
400 micrograms
600 micrograms
800 micrograms
2. Which hormone is primarily responsible for the initiation of labor?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Oxytocin
Prolactin
3. What is the normal range of fetal heart rate during pregnancy?
60-100 beats per minute
110-160 beats per minute
170-200 beats per minute
200-240 beats per minute
4. Which of the following is a common sign of preeclampsia?
Low blood pressure
Protein in the urine
Increased fetal movement
Low blood sugar
5. At what gestational age is a baby considered full-term?
34 weeks
36 weeks
37 weeks
40 weeks
6. Which vitamin is essential for preventing rickets in newborns?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
7. What is the Apgar score used to assess?
Mother’s health
Placental health
Newborn’s health
Amniotic fluid level
8. Which of the following is a risk factor for gestational diabetes?
Low body weight
Previous large baby
Vegetarian diet
Low blood pressure
9. What is the primary purpose of administering Vitamin K to newborns?
Prevent jaundice
Enhance immune function
Prevent bleeding
Boost energy levels
10. Which position is recommended for a baby to sleep in to reduce the risk of SIDS?
On their stomach
On their side
On their back
In a sitting position
