Maternal and Child Health Nursing MCQs EXAM
TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
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Question 1:
Which of the following are common physiological changes
during pregnancy?
A. Increased blood volume
B. Decreased heart rate
C. Respiratory rate increases
D. Decreased renal blood flow
Answer: A, C
Rationale: During pregnancy, blood volume increases to meet
fetal and maternal needs, and respiratory rate slightly increases
due to higher oxygen demand. Heart rate usually increases, and
renal blood flow increases rather than decreases.
Question 2:
Which interventions help prevent postpartum hemorrhage?
A. Active management of the third stage of labor
B. Administration of oxytocin immediately after birth
C. Early cord clamping
D. Uterine massage
Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Active management, oxytocin, and uterine massage
,promote uterine contraction and reduce postpartum
hemorrhage. Early cord clamping is not recommended as
routine prevention.
Question 3:
What are common signs of preeclampsia?
A. Proteinuria
B. Severe headache
C. Edema
D. Hypotension
Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Preeclampsia is characterized by hypertension,
proteinuria, edema, and sometimes headaches. Hypotension is
not typical; high blood pressure is the hallmark.
Question 4:
Which vaccines are safe during pregnancy?
A. Influenza (inactivated)
B. Tdap
C. MMR
D. Hepatitis B
Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Inactivated influenza, Tdap, and Hepatitis B vaccines
are safe. MMR is contraindicated because it is a live vaccine.
,Question 5:
Which factors increase the risk of low birth weight?
A. Maternal smoking
B. Multiple gestation
C. Maternal malnutrition
D. Advanced maternal age
Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Smoking, multiple pregnancies, and malnutrition
directly affect fetal growth. Advanced maternal age alone does
not always lead to low birth weight.
Question 6:
Which are warning signs of neonatal sepsis?
A. Fever
B. Hypothermia
C. Lethargy
D. Jaundice within the first 24 hours
Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Fever, hypothermia, and lethargy are signs of
infection in neonates. Early jaundice may indicate hemolysis but
is not a primary sign of sepsis.
Question 7:
Which positions are recommended for breastfeeding?
A. Cradle hold
B. Football hold
, C. Side-lying
D. Trendelenburg
Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Cradle, football, and side-lying positions facilitate
proper latch. Trendelenburg is not used for breastfeeding.
Question 8:
Which symptoms indicate postpartum depression?
A. Persistent sadness
B. Insomnia
C. Excessive energy
D. Loss of interest in baby care
Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Postpartum depression is marked by sadness, sleep
disturbances, and loss of interest. Excessive energy is not
typical; it may suggest mania or anxiety.
Question 9:
Which are risk factors for gestational diabetes?
A. Obesity
B. Family history of diabetes
C. Maternal age <20 years
D. Previous macrosomic infant
Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Obesity, family history, and previous large infants
TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Question 1:
Which of the following are common physiological changes
during pregnancy?
A. Increased blood volume
B. Decreased heart rate
C. Respiratory rate increases
D. Decreased renal blood flow
Answer: A, C
Rationale: During pregnancy, blood volume increases to meet
fetal and maternal needs, and respiratory rate slightly increases
due to higher oxygen demand. Heart rate usually increases, and
renal blood flow increases rather than decreases.
Question 2:
Which interventions help prevent postpartum hemorrhage?
A. Active management of the third stage of labor
B. Administration of oxytocin immediately after birth
C. Early cord clamping
D. Uterine massage
Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Active management, oxytocin, and uterine massage
,promote uterine contraction and reduce postpartum
hemorrhage. Early cord clamping is not recommended as
routine prevention.
Question 3:
What are common signs of preeclampsia?
A. Proteinuria
B. Severe headache
C. Edema
D. Hypotension
Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Preeclampsia is characterized by hypertension,
proteinuria, edema, and sometimes headaches. Hypotension is
not typical; high blood pressure is the hallmark.
Question 4:
Which vaccines are safe during pregnancy?
A. Influenza (inactivated)
B. Tdap
C. MMR
D. Hepatitis B
Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Inactivated influenza, Tdap, and Hepatitis B vaccines
are safe. MMR is contraindicated because it is a live vaccine.
,Question 5:
Which factors increase the risk of low birth weight?
A. Maternal smoking
B. Multiple gestation
C. Maternal malnutrition
D. Advanced maternal age
Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Smoking, multiple pregnancies, and malnutrition
directly affect fetal growth. Advanced maternal age alone does
not always lead to low birth weight.
Question 6:
Which are warning signs of neonatal sepsis?
A. Fever
B. Hypothermia
C. Lethargy
D. Jaundice within the first 24 hours
Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Fever, hypothermia, and lethargy are signs of
infection in neonates. Early jaundice may indicate hemolysis but
is not a primary sign of sepsis.
Question 7:
Which positions are recommended for breastfeeding?
A. Cradle hold
B. Football hold
, C. Side-lying
D. Trendelenburg
Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Cradle, football, and side-lying positions facilitate
proper latch. Trendelenburg is not used for breastfeeding.
Question 8:
Which symptoms indicate postpartum depression?
A. Persistent sadness
B. Insomnia
C. Excessive energy
D. Loss of interest in baby care
Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Postpartum depression is marked by sadness, sleep
disturbances, and loss of interest. Excessive energy is not
typical; it may suggest mania or anxiety.
Question 9:
Which are risk factors for gestational diabetes?
A. Obesity
B. Family history of diabetes
C. Maternal age <20 years
D. Previous macrosomic infant
Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Obesity, family history, and previous large infants
