WorksheetsPregnancy and Childbirth Quiz
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is the name for the first hair produced by the fetal hair follicles?
Lochia
Lanugo
Lightening
Quickening
Which of the following is a common complication of eclampsia?
Diabetes
Seizures
Preterm labor
Anemia
What is the important feature of the second trimester of pregnancy?
Amenorrhea
Quickening
Vomiting
Anorexia
Urine containing hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is an important sign of?
Meningitis
Acute renal failure
Pregnancy
Ovarian tumor
A pregnancy is considered preterm when delivery occurs before:
32 weeks
34 weeks
37 weeks
40 weeks
The term 'gravida' refers to:
Number of pregnancies
Number of live births
Number of abortions
Number of deliveries
What is the normal duration of pregnancy?
36 weeks
38 weeks
40 weeks
42 weeks
Which of the following is a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
Fetal heart sound
Braxton Hicks contractions
Amenorrhea
Positive pregnancy test
The neonatal reflex that involves turning the head when the cheek is stroked is called:
Moro reflex
Rooting reflex
Sucking reflex
Babinski reflex
What is the ideal time for administering Rh immune globulin to an Rh-negative mother?
At 16 weeks
At 28 weeks and after delivery if needed
At delivery only
During the second trimester
The most reliable sign of true labor is:
Regular uterine contractions with cervical changes
Loss of mucus plug
Braxton Hicks contractions
Rupture of membranes
A woman with gestational diabetes is at increased risk for:
Preeclampsia
Fetal macrosomia
Preterm labor
All of the above
A postpartum woman with a fever, abdominal pain, and foul-smelling lochia may have:
Mastitis
Endometritis
Preeclampsia
Uterine rupture
The term 'parity' refers to:
Number of deliveries beyond 20 weeks
Number of pregnancies
Number of live births
Number of miscarriages
Which is the most common fetal lie?
Transverse
Oblique
Longitudinal
Breech
Meconium-stained amniotic fluid indicates:
Fetal distress
Preterm labor
Polyhydramnios
Breech presentation
Which complication is associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension?
Eclampsia
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Placenta previa
Abruptio placentae
The most common site of ectopic pregnancy is:
Ovary
Cervix
Fallopian tube
Peritoneum
The first milk produced after delivery is called:
Colostrum
Foremilk
Hindmilk
Transitional milk
What is the primary purpose of Leopold's maneuvers?
Estimate fetal weight
Determine fetal presentation and position
Assess cervical dilation
Measure fundal height
The purpose of Kegel exercises during pregnancy is to:
Relieve back pain
Strengthen pelvic floor muscles
Improve fetal circulation
Enhance uterine contractions
In which trimester does quickening typically occur?
First trimester
Postpartum
Third trimester
Second trimester
The term 'crowning' refers to:
Rupture of membranes
Delivery of the placenta
Visible fetal head at the vaginal opening
Complete cervical dilation
What is the normal blood loss during vaginal delivery?
100-200 mL
300-500 mL
500-700 mL
800-1000 mL
The Apgar score is assessed at which time intervals after birth?
1 and 5 minutes
5 and 10 minutes
10 and 15 minutes
15 and 20 minutes
Lochia serosa is typically seen during which postpartum period?
1-3 days
4-10 days
11-14 days
Beyond 14 days
What is the recommended position for a laboring woman with fetal distress?
Supine
Trendelenburg
Right lateral
Left lateral
Which vitamin deficiency is commonly associated with neural tube defects?
Folic acid
Vitamin C
Vitamin B6
Vitamin D
The stage of labor when the cervix dilates fully is called:
First stage
Second stage
Third stage
Fourth stage
The hormone that stimulates uterine contractions during labor is:
Relaxin
Estrogen
Oxytocin
Progesterone
A primigravida is a woman who:
Has delivered one child
Is pregnant for the first time
Has had multiple pregnancies
Is delivering twins
Which of the following is an indicator of fetal well-being?
Fetal heart rate
Maternal blood pressure
Fundal height
Amniotic fluid color
What is the risk of smoking during pregnancy?
Low birth weight
Post-term baby
Macrosomia
Gestational diabetes
What does uterine involution mean?
Uterine rupture
Shrinking of uterus
Contraction of cervix
Retained placenta
Where is the best site to palpate uterine contractions?
Cervix
Lower abdomen
Fundus
Flanks
Which hormone initiates labor?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Oxytocin
Prolactin
What does station 0 indicate in labor?
Head above ischial spine
Head at ischial spine
Head below ischial spine
Head delivered
When does lochia typically stop?
Within 5 days
2 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
Which hormone maintains pregnancy in the early weeks?
Oxytocin
Prolactin
Human chorionic gonadotropin
FSH
Which position is preferred during delivery to reduce perineal trauma?
Lithotomy
Left lateral
Supine
Prone
What is the first vaccine given to a newborn?
Polio
Hepatitis B
BCG
Measles
Why is colostrum important for newborns?
Tastes good
Contains high sugar
Rich in antibodies
Contains vitamins only
What causes physiological anemia during pregnancy?
Low iron
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Increased plasma volume
Decreased RBC production
What is colostrum rich in?
Sugar
Antibodies
Fats
Iron
