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Maternal Health Quiz

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy and childbirth.

a)

Pediatrics

b)

Obstetrics

c)

Gynecology

d)

Cardiology

2.

The doctor who takes care of women during pregnancy.

a)

Pediatrician

b)

Surgeon

c)

Obstetrician

d)

Cardiologist

3.

The doctor who takes care of babies and children.

a)

Obstetrician

b)

Pediatrician

c)

Neurologist

d)

Dentist

4.

The period before giving birth is called ____.

a)

Prenatal

b)

Postnatal

c)

Neonatal

d)

Menstrual

5.

The period after childbirth is called ____.

a)

Fertile period

b)

Prenatal

c)

Postnatal

d)

Menstrual

6.

The care given to a woman during pregnancy is called ____.

a)

Postnatal care

b)

Prenatal care

c)

Emergency care

d)

Child care

7.

The process of giving birth is called ____.

a)

Delivery

b)

Fertilization

c)

Ovulation

d)

Conception

8.

A common vitamin needed by pregnant women to prevent anemia.

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Folic acid

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Zinc

9.

The mineral that helps prevent bone problems during pregnancy.

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Iodine

d)

Sodium

10.

The vaccine recommended during pregnancy to prevent tetanus.

a)

Hepa B

b)

DPT

c)

TT (Tetanus Toxoid)

d)

MMR

11.

A plan that helps prepare mothers for safe delivery.

a)

Family plan

b)

Birth plan

c)

Meal plan

d)

Work plan

12.

A condition when a pregnant woman has high blood pressure.

a)

Hypertension

b)

Diabetes

c)

Eclampsia

d)

Anemia

13.

A condition when there is too little red blood cells during pregnancy.

a)

Anemia

b)

Diabetes

c)

Infection

d)

Obesity

14.

A condition when a pregnant woman has too much sugar in her blood.

a)

Hypertension

b)

Gestational diabetes

c)

Anemia

d)

Eclampsia

15.

The doctor responsible for delivering a baby safely.

a)

Surgeon

b)

Obstetrician

c)

Pediatrician

d)

Dentist

16.

The time when a mother breastfeeds her baby is part of the ____ period.

a)

Prenatal

b)

Postpartum

c)

Menstrual

d)

Fertile

17.

The milk produced by the mother after giving birth.

a)

Formula

b)

Breast milk

c)

Colostrum

d)

Water

18.

The yellowish first milk that provides antibodies to the baby.

a)

Colostrum

b)

Whey milk

c)

Formula

d)

Dairy

19.

The recommended number of months for exclusive breastfeeding.

a)

3

b)

4

c)

6

d)

12

20.

A common danger sign during pregnancy: bleeding and severe headache.

a)

Labor

b)

Dehydration

c)

Complication

d)

Cramps

21.

Family planning helps couples to have ____.

a)

Many children

b)

Desired number of children at proper intervals

c)

No children

d)

Unexpected pregnancies

22.

Spacing of pregnancy is recommended every ____ years for safety.

a)

1

b)

2–3

c)

4–5

d)

5–6

23.

Teenage pregnancy is risky because the mother’s body is ____.

a)

Fully mature

b)

Not yet ready

c)

Stronger

d)

Overweight

24.

The part of maternal care that ensures both mother and baby are healthy.

a)

Postnatal check-up

b)

Surgery

c)

Laboratory test only

d)

Exercise

25.

The doctor who gives vaccines to newborns.

a)

Pediatrician

b)

Obstetrician

c)

Surgeon

d)

Cardiologist

26.

A delivery attended by a skilled birth attendant is called ____.

a)

Home delivery

b)

Unsafe delivery

c)

Institutional or safe delivery

d)

Emergency birth

27.

The practice of early skin-to-skin contact of mother and baby is called ____.

a)

Kangaroo care

b)

Baby massage

c)

Bottle feeding

d)

Bathing

28.

“Unang Yakap” literally means ____.

a)

First cry

b)

First hug

c)

First feed

d)

First bath

29.

One of the steps in Essential Newborn Care is early initiation of ____.

a)

Bathing

b)

Feeding

c)

Breastfeeding

d)

Sleeping

30.

The first hug promotes bonding and helps in ____ regulation for the baby.

a)

Weight

b)

Temperature

c)

Crying

d)

Movement

31.

Regular prenatal check-up is important because it:

a)

Makes the mother socialize

b)

Detects problems early and ensures safe pregnancy

c)

Reduces hospital bills

d)

Increases labor pain

32.

Foods rich in iron include:

a)

Rice, corn, milk

b)

Meat, green leafy vegetables, liver

c)

Bread, fruits, and cheese

d)

Pasta and sweets

33.

Smoking during pregnancy may cause:

a)

Heavier baby

b)

Healthy lungs

c)

Low birth weight and birth defects

d)

Higher energy

34.

Taking medicines without doctor’s advice is unsafe because:

a)

It is expensive

b)

It can harm the baby

c)

It causes hunger

d)

It makes labor faster

35.

Obstetrician and pediatrician differ because:

a)

Obstetrician focuses on mothers, pediatrician on children

b)

Both care for adults

c)

Both deliver babies

d)

Pediatrician gives birth

36.

A mother can prepare for childbirth by:

a)

Avoiding all exercise

b)

Eating balanced diet and attending prenatal check-ups

c)

Staying awake all night

d)

Skipping vitamins

37.

A birth plan is important because it:

a)

Wastes time

b)

Helps prepare for safe and organized delivery

c)

Causes stress

d)

Delays labor

38.

Proper nutrition during pregnancy helps:

a)

Baby’s growth and prevents complications

b)

Increase mother’s sleep

c)

Make baby smaller

d)

Shorten pregnancy

39.

Postpartum period is when:

a)

The mother is pregnant

b)

The mother recovers after childbirth

c)

The baby is inside the womb

d)

The mother is unmarried

40.

Breastfeeding strengthens the baby’s:

a)

Teeth

b)

Immune system

c)

Skin color

d)

Nails

41.

Pregnant women should avoid stress because it:

a)

Can harm both mother and baby

b)

Makes pregnancy shorter

c)

Improves appetite

d)

Is part of exercise

42.

Maternal health affects the family because:

a)

Healthy mothers raise healthy families

b)

Mothers control everything

c)

Fathers become sick

d)

Children don’t study

43.

Communities can support maternal health by:

a)

Providing health programs and prenatal services

b)

Ignoring pregnant women

c)

Closing clinics

d)

Discouraging check-ups

44.

Teenage pregnancy can be prevented by:

a)

Peer pressure

b)

Early education and self-discipline

c)

Skipping school

d)

Avoiding parents

45.

The first step in Unang Yakap is:

a)

Warming the baby by skin-to-skin contact

b)

Bathing the baby

c)

Feeding water

d)

Separating baby

46.

The umbilical cord should not be cut immediately because:

a)

It looks cute

b)

It helps transfer blood and oxygen

c)

It’s dirty

d)

It helps baby cry louder

47.

Delayed cord clamping helps by:

a)

Providing more blood to baby

b)

Making baby sleepy

c)

Making cord longer

d)

Weakening mother

48.

Four core steps of Essential Newborn Care include:

a)

Drying, skin-to-skin contact, cord clamping, breastfeeding

b)

Bathing, dressing, feeding, sleeping

c)

Weighing, injecting, cleaning, wrapping

d)

Crying, cuddling, feeding, sleeping

49.

Keeping the baby warm after birth prevents:

a)

Hypothermia

b)

Crying

c)

Hunger

d)

Infection only

50.

Skin-to-skin contact is important because:

a)

It helps temperature and bonding

b)

It causes infection

c)

It wastes time

d)

It makes baby sleepy

51.

Correct initiation of breastfeeding means:

a)

Baby latches on within the first hour

b)

Wait for 12 hours

c)

Feed by bottle first

d)

Give pacifier

52.

Unang Yakap promotes:

a)

Bonding and better survival of baby

b)

Faster bathing

c)

Longer hospital stay

d)

No breastfeeding

53.

Unnecessary suctioning should be avoided because:

a)

It delays skin contact and may harm baby

b)

It cleans faster

c)

It helps baby cry

d)

It is fun

54.

Health workers can support breastfeeding by:

a)

Encouraging and guiding mothers

b)

Giving formula milk

c)

Separating mother and baby

d)

Delaying feeding

55.

Fathers can help by:

a)

Supporting and caring for the mother

b)

Ignoring the baby

c)

Staying away

d)

Making mother stressed

56.

Poor maternal health can lead to:

a)

a. Stronger babies

b)

b. Child illness or death

c)

c. Shorter pregnancy

d)

d. Easier birth

57.

Teenage pregnancy often results in:
b

a)

a. Better health

b)

b. Interrupted education and health risks

c)

c. Career success

d)

d. Stable family

58.

Maternal health is a shared responsibility because:

a)

a. Only mothers need care

b)

b. Family and community should support her

c)

c. Fathers have no role in this

d)

d. Doctors only handle it because they knows best

59.

Proper maternal care reduces infant mortality by:

a)

a. Detecting risks early

b)

b. Delaying treatment
s

c)

c. Avoiding hospitals

d)

d. Ignoring warning sign

60.

A healthy mother means a healthy nation” means:

a)

a. Mothers produce healthy citizens

b)

b. Mothers should not work
and stay at home.

c)

c. Mothers are always healthy

d)

d. Babies are always healthy

61.

Exclusive breastfeeding helps child survival by:

a)

a. Providing antibodies and nutrients

b)

b. Making babies dependent

c)

c. Reducing milk production

d)

d. Weakening immunity

62.

Programs like “Buntis Congress” help because they:

a)

a. Educate and prepare mothers

b)

b. Discourage check-ups

c)

c. Promote home birth only

d)

d. Sell vitamins

63.

Schools can promote maternal health by:

a)


Hiding facts

b)


Avoiding discussions

c)


Ignoring pregnancy issues

d)

Integrating topics in health subjects

64.

Cultural beliefs can affect maternal health when they:

a)

Support breastfeeding

b)

Follow medical advice

c)

Encourage check-ups

d)

Promote unsafe practices

65.

Prenatal education is important because it:

a)

Increases confidence

b)

Delays delivery

c)

Is unnecessary because mothers are strong.

d)

Prepares mothers physically and emotionally

66.

Government programs help families by:

a)

Giving unlimited vaccines

b)

Mandating a 1 child policy

c)

Giving access to health care and support

d)

Selling rice at P20 pesos only.

67.

Unang Yakap helps reduce newborn deaths by:
a. Giving immediate care and warmth
b.
c.
d.

a)

Giving immediate care and warmth

b)

On the spot feeding

c)

Separating mother and baby for a 25 seconds.

d)

Vaccinating the baby with anti-Polio immediately.

68.

Responsible parenthood prevents maternal problems by:

a)

Going to doctors every month

b)

Marrying early to have children.

c)

Planning and spacing pregnancies

d)

Not entering into marriage.

69.

Traditional newborn practices may be unsafe when:

a)

Cord is delayed

b)

Breastfeeding is encouraged

c)

Baby is kept warm

d)

Baby is bathed immediately

70.

Following all steps of Unang Yakap ensures:

a)

Shorter crying of the baby

b)

Faster hospital discharge

c)

Safe and healthy newborn care

d)

Delayed bonding

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