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1. What is the normal range for fetal heart rate during labor?
a) 60–100 bpm
b) 110–160 bpm
c) 180–220 bpm
d) 90–120 bpm
b) 110–160 bpm
The normal fetal heart rate ranges between 110 and 160 beats per minute.
Rates outside this range may indicate fetal distress.
2. Which hormone is responsible for milk production postpartum?
a) Estrogen
b) Progesterone
c) Prolactin
d) Oxytocin
c) Prolactin
Prolactin stimulates milk production in the mammary glands after delivery.
Oxytocin triggers milk ejection, not production.
3. The first stage of labor ends with:
a) Delivery of the placenta
, b) Complete cervical dilation
c) Onset of contractions
d) Delivery of the fetus
b) Complete cervical dilation
The first stage of labor starts with regular contractions and ends when the
cervix is fully dilated to 10 cm.
4. What is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage?
a) Retained placenta
b) Uterine atony
c) Vaginal lacerations
d) Coagulation disorders
b) Uterine atony
Uterine atony, or failure of the uterus to contract after delivery, is the most
frequent cause of postpartum hemorrhage.
5. A newborn’s APGAR score is assessed at:
a) 1 and 3 minutes
b) 1 and 5 minutes
c) 3 and 5 minutes
d) 5 and 10 minutes
b) 1 and 5 minutes
APGAR is assessed at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to evaluate newborn
adaptation and the need for resuscitation.
6. Which vitamin is given to newborns to prevent hemorrhagic disease?
a) Vitamin A
, b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin K
d) Vitamin C
c) Vitamin K
Vitamin K is administered shortly after birth to promote clotting and
prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn.
7. What is the primary purpose of the Bishop score?
a) Assess fetal heart rate
b) Evaluate fetal lung maturity
c) Predict readiness for labor induction
d) Measure contraction strength
c) Predict readiness for labor induction
The Bishop score assesses cervical favorability to predict the success of labor
induction.
8. Which of the following is a sign of preeclampsia?
a) Hypotension
b) Proteinuria
c) Bradycardia
d) Hyperglycemia
b) Proteinuria
Preeclampsia is characterized by hypertension and proteinuria after 20
weeks gestation.
9. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient
experiencing early decelerations on fetal monitoring?
, a) Administer oxygen
b) Reposition the mother
c) Prepare for immediate delivery
d) Increase IV fluids
b) Reposition the mother
Early decelerations are usually benign and related to fetal head
compression; repositioning helps relieve pressure.
10.The Lochia flow expected 2 days postpartum is:
a) Lochia rubra
b) Lochia serosa
c) Lochia alba
d) No lochia
a) Lochia rubra
Lochia rubra, a red vaginal discharge, occurs in the first 3-4 days
postpartum due to bleeding from the placental site.
11.Which of the following vaccines is contraindicated during pregnancy?
a) Influenza vaccine
b) Tdap vaccine
c) MMR vaccine
d) Hepatitis B vaccine
c) MMR vaccine
The MMR vaccine contains live virus and is contraindicated during
pregnancy.