Midwifery Practice and Normal Neonate:
MCQ Practice Exam Questions [100%
correctly Solved] Graded A+ 2025!!
Which of the following is the most common position for a baby during delivery?
A) Breech
B) Transverse
C) Cephalic
D) Posterior
What is the primary function of the vernix case...
Midwifery Practice and Normal Neonate:
MCQ Practice Exam Questions [100%
correctly Solved] Graded A+ 2025!!
Which of the following is the most common position for a baby during delivery?
A) Breech
B) Transverse
C) Cephalic
D) Posterior
What is the primary function of the vernix caseosa found on a newborn's skin?
A) To protect the baby's skin from amniotic fluid
B) To assist with thermoregulation
C) To provide nutrients to the newborn
D) To aid in the baby's digestion
Which hormone is responsible for milk production in breastfeeding mothers?
A) Estrogen
B) Oxytocin
C) Prolactin
D) Progesterone
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,What is the purpose of a newborn's first APGAR score, taken at 1 minute after birth?
A) To measure the baby's weight
B) To assess the baby’s immediate adaptation to life outside the womb
C) To determine the baby's blood sugar levels
D) To evaluate the mother's health during labor
What is the term for the soft spots on a newborn's head?
A) Sutures
B) Cephalhematoma
C) Caput succedaneum
D) Fontanelles
Which of the following is the normal respiratory rate for a healthy newborn?
A) 10-20 breaths per minute
B) 30-60 breaths per minute
C) 70-90 breaths per minute
D) 100-120 breaths per minute
What is the most important aspect of neonatal resuscitation?
A) Effective ventilation
B) Chest compressions
C) Administering medications
D) Monitoring oxygen saturation
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, At what stage of labor does the placenta typically deliver?
A) First stage
B) Third stage
C) Second stage
D) Fourth stage
What is the best indicator of adequate breastfeeding in the first week of life?
A) Frequent crying
B) Weight loss
C) 6-8 wet diapers per day
D) A flat anterior fontanelle
What condition is characterized by jaundice in a newborn due to high levels of bilirubin?
A) Hypoglycemia
B) Neonatal hypothermia
C) Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
D) Neonatal sepsis
Which vitamin is administered to newborns to prevent hemorrhagic disease?
A) Vitamin K
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin C
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