1. What is the primary purpose of prenatal care?
A) To diagnose birth defects
B) To monitor and promote the health of both mother and fetus
C) To provide postnatal care
D) To manage labor and delivery
Answer: B) To monitor and promote the health of both mother and fetus
2. Which vitamin is essential for the prevention of neural tube defects during pregnancy?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Folate (Vitamin B9)
D) Vitamin D
Answer: C) Folate (Vitamin B9)
3. What is the recommended amount of folic acid supplementation for women who are planning to become pregnant?
A) 100 mcg daily
B) 400 mcg daily
C) 800 mcg daily
D) 1200 mcg daily
Answer: B) 400 mcg daily
4. Which vaccination is typically recommended during pregnancy to protect both the mother and the newborn from whooping cough?
A) Influenza
B) Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap)
C) Hepatitis B
D) MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Answer: B) Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap)
5. What is the most common method used to assess fetal heart rate during labor?
A) Ultrasound
B) Doppler fetal monitor
C) Amniocentesis
D) Non-stress test
Answer: B) Doppler fetal monitor
6. What is the recommended duration of exclusive breastfeeding for infants according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 9 months
D) 12 months
Answer: B) 6 months
7. Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine during pregnancy?
A) Gestational diabetes
B) Pre-eclampsia
C) Ectopic pregnancy
D) Placenta previa
Answer: B) Pre-eclampsia
8. What is the primary purpose of postpartum care?
A) To monitor the health of the newborn
B) To support recovery and address health issues for the mother after delivery
C) To manage labor and delivery
D) To provide prenatal education
Answer: B) To support recovery and address health issues for the mother after delivery
9. Which of the following is a common sign of newborn jaundice?
A) Fever
B) Yellowing of the skin and eyes
C) Rapid breathing
D) Swollen abdomen
Answer: B) Yellowing of the skin and eyes
10. What is the recommended age for introducing solid foods to an infant’s diet?
A) 2 months
B) 4 months
C) 6 months
D) 12 months
Answer: C) 6 months