NUR 202
Maternal Newborn Nursing
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for
the let-down reflex in breastfeeding mothers?
a) Estrogen
b) Progesterone
c) Oxytocin
d) Prolactin
Correct Answer: c) Oxytocin
Rationale: Oxytocin is the hormone that triggers the milk ejection
reflex, or let-down, during breastfeeding.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The period immediately following childbirth is
known as the _ period.
Correct Answer: Postpartum
Rationale: The postpartum period refers to the time after
delivery when maternal physiological and emotional changes occur.
3. True/False: The APGAR score is used to assess a newborn's
general condition at one and five minutes after birth.
Correct Answer: True
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, Rationale: The APGAR score assesses Appearance, Pulse,
Grimace, Activity, and Respiration in newborns, providing a quick
evaluation of their physical condition.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are common signs of preeclampsia?
a) Hypertension
b) Swelling of the hands and feet
c) Proteinuria
d) Hyperglycemia
Correct Answers: a) Hypertension, b) Swelling of the hands and
feet, c) Proteinuria
Rationale: Preeclampsia is characterized by high blood pressure,
swelling, and protein in the urine. Hyperglycemia is not a common
sign.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the recommended initial management
for a newborn with suspected neonatal sepsis?
a) Immediate antibiotic therapy
b) Phototherapy
c) Fluid restriction
d) Oxygen supplementation
Correct Answer: a) Immediate antibiotic therapy
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Maternal Newborn Nursing
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
© 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for
the let-down reflex in breastfeeding mothers?
a) Estrogen
b) Progesterone
c) Oxytocin
d) Prolactin
Correct Answer: c) Oxytocin
Rationale: Oxytocin is the hormone that triggers the milk ejection
reflex, or let-down, during breastfeeding.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The period immediately following childbirth is
known as the _ period.
Correct Answer: Postpartum
Rationale: The postpartum period refers to the time after
delivery when maternal physiological and emotional changes occur.
3. True/False: The APGAR score is used to assess a newborn's
general condition at one and five minutes after birth.
Correct Answer: True
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, Rationale: The APGAR score assesses Appearance, Pulse,
Grimace, Activity, and Respiration in newborns, providing a quick
evaluation of their physical condition.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are common signs of preeclampsia?
a) Hypertension
b) Swelling of the hands and feet
c) Proteinuria
d) Hyperglycemia
Correct Answers: a) Hypertension, b) Swelling of the hands and
feet, c) Proteinuria
Rationale: Preeclampsia is characterized by high blood pressure,
swelling, and protein in the urine. Hyperglycemia is not a common
sign.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the recommended initial management
for a newborn with suspected neonatal sepsis?
a) Immediate antibiotic therapy
b) Phototherapy
c) Fluid restriction
d) Oxygen supplementation
Correct Answer: a) Immediate antibiotic therapy
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