,1. Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible
for the onset of labor in pregnant women?
a) Estrogen
b) Progesterone
c) Oxytocin
d) Prolactin
Answer: c) Oxytocin
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The period during which the mother
experiences contractions leading to the dilation of the cervix
is known as the __________ stage of labor.
Answer: First
3. True/False: The APGAR score is a rapid method of
assessing a newborn's heart rate, respiratory effort, and
muscle tone immediately after birth.
Answer: False (The APGAR score also assesses color
and reflex irritability)
4. Multiple Response: Select all the factors that can
contribute to postpartum hemorrhage.
a) Uterine atony
b) Trauma
c) Retained placental fragments
d) Coagulopathy
e) Infection
Answers: a) Uterine atony, b) Trauma, c) Retained
placental fragments, d) Coagulopathy
, a) Magnesium sulfate
b) Hydralazine
c) Labetalol
d) Nifedipine
Answer: a) Magnesium sulfate
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The condition characterized by high
blood pressure and proteinuria in a pregnant woman is
known as __________.
Answer: Preeclampsia
7. True/False: Breastfeeding within the first hour of birth
helps to expel the placenta and reduce the risk of
hemorrhage.
Answer: True
8. Multiple Response: Which assessments are critical for a
newborn suspected of having hypoglycemia?
a) Blood glucose level
b) Temperature
c) Heart rate
d) Respiratory rate
Answers: a) Blood glucose level, b) Temperature
9. Multiple Choice: Which immunization is given to a
newborn to prevent hepatitis B infection?
a) DTaP
b) RV
c) Hib
d) HepB
Answer: d) HepB
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