MATERNAL NEWBORN FINAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)? Answer: A protein produced by
the fetus.
◉ What is evaluated through a maternal blood sample of Alpha-
fetoprotein (AFP)? Answer: Levels of protein produced by the fetus
and assessing genetic anomalies.
◉ What does an elevated level of Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) indicate?
Answer: Increased risk of neural tube defects.
◉ What does a low level of Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) indicate?
Answer: Increased risk of Down syndrome or Trisomy 18 or 21.
◉ Non Stess Test Answer: 20-minute monitoring, evaluating fetal
movement in correlation with fetal HR and accelerations.
◉ 3-hour glucose test Answer: fasting, 100 glucose load with values
drawn at 1, 2, and 3 hours.
, ◉ Group B Streptococcus Answer: A vaginal and rectal swab sample
is obtained around 36 weeks to determine if antibiotics are needed
in labor.
◉ What is the procedure for the 1 hr glucose test? Answer: NON
fasting 50 g oral glucose load followed by a serum blood sample.
◉ When is the 1 hr glucose test typically performed during
pregnancy? Answer: At 24-28 weeks in all women.
◉ What is the threshold reading for the 1 hr glucose test that
requires a 3 hour test? Answer: Over 140.
◉ Leopalds Maneuver Answer: palpation assessment to determine
fetal lie, presenting engagement, and where is best to place
electrodes.
◉ Fetal fibronectin (fFN) Answer: A vaginal swab is used to predict
the risk of preterm labor before 34 weeks.
◉ What is amniocentesis? Answer: An invasive procedure where
fluid is aspirated for testing of chromosomal analysis or fetal lung
maturity.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)? Answer: A protein produced by
the fetus.
◉ What is evaluated through a maternal blood sample of Alpha-
fetoprotein (AFP)? Answer: Levels of protein produced by the fetus
and assessing genetic anomalies.
◉ What does an elevated level of Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) indicate?
Answer: Increased risk of neural tube defects.
◉ What does a low level of Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) indicate?
Answer: Increased risk of Down syndrome or Trisomy 18 or 21.
◉ Non Stess Test Answer: 20-minute monitoring, evaluating fetal
movement in correlation with fetal HR and accelerations.
◉ 3-hour glucose test Answer: fasting, 100 glucose load with values
drawn at 1, 2, and 3 hours.
, ◉ Group B Streptococcus Answer: A vaginal and rectal swab sample
is obtained around 36 weeks to determine if antibiotics are needed
in labor.
◉ What is the procedure for the 1 hr glucose test? Answer: NON
fasting 50 g oral glucose load followed by a serum blood sample.
◉ When is the 1 hr glucose test typically performed during
pregnancy? Answer: At 24-28 weeks in all women.
◉ What is the threshold reading for the 1 hr glucose test that
requires a 3 hour test? Answer: Over 140.
◉ Leopalds Maneuver Answer: palpation assessment to determine
fetal lie, presenting engagement, and where is best to place
electrodes.
◉ Fetal fibronectin (fFN) Answer: A vaginal swab is used to predict
the risk of preterm labor before 34 weeks.
◉ What is amniocentesis? Answer: An invasive procedure where
fluid is aspirated for testing of chromosomal analysis or fetal lung
maturity.
