MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CARE
PAPER 3 – TEST BANK WITH ANSWERS
Time: 2 Hours
Instructions
Answer all questions in Section A.
Answer any three questions in Section C.
Write clearly and number your answers correctly.
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
(Each question carries 1 mark)
1. The normal duration of pregnancy is:
A. 28 weeks
B. 36 weeks
C. 40 weeks
D. 44 weeks
Answer: C
2. The first milk produced by a mother after delivery is called:
A. Lactose
B. Colostrum
C. Plasma
D. Serum
Answer: B
3. The stage of labour during which the cervix dilates is:
A. First stage
B. Second stage
C. Third stage
D. Fourth stage
Answer: A
4. A major danger sign during pregnancy is:
A. Increased appetite
, B. Vaginal bleeding
C. Mild fatigue
D. Increased sleep
Answer: B
5. The newborn should be breastfed within:
A. 6 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 1 hour
D. 12 hours
Answer: C
6. The third stage of labour ends with:
A. Full dilation of the cervix
B. Birth of the baby
C. Expulsion of placenta
D. Start of contractions
Answer: C
7. Which of the following is a newborn danger sign?
A. Active movement
B. Strong cry
C. Difficulty breathing
D. Normal feeding
Answer: C
8. A baby weighing less than 2.5 kg is classified as:
A. Underweight
B. Low birth weight
C. Malnourished
D. Premature
Answer: B
PAPER 3 – TEST BANK WITH ANSWERS
Time: 2 Hours
Instructions
Answer all questions in Section A.
Answer any three questions in Section C.
Write clearly and number your answers correctly.
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
(Each question carries 1 mark)
1. The normal duration of pregnancy is:
A. 28 weeks
B. 36 weeks
C. 40 weeks
D. 44 weeks
Answer: C
2. The first milk produced by a mother after delivery is called:
A. Lactose
B. Colostrum
C. Plasma
D. Serum
Answer: B
3. The stage of labour during which the cervix dilates is:
A. First stage
B. Second stage
C. Third stage
D. Fourth stage
Answer: A
4. A major danger sign during pregnancy is:
A. Increased appetite
, B. Vaginal bleeding
C. Mild fatigue
D. Increased sleep
Answer: B
5. The newborn should be breastfed within:
A. 6 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 1 hour
D. 12 hours
Answer: C
6. The third stage of labour ends with:
A. Full dilation of the cervix
B. Birth of the baby
C. Expulsion of placenta
D. Start of contractions
Answer: C
7. Which of the following is a newborn danger sign?
A. Active movement
B. Strong cry
C. Difficulty breathing
D. Normal feeding
Answer: C
8. A baby weighing less than 2.5 kg is classified as:
A. Underweight
B. Low birth weight
C. Malnourished
D. Premature
Answer: B
