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PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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1. The recommended number of antenatal visits for a normal pregnancy in many settings is at least:
A. 2 visits
B. 4 focused visits (or more as per current guidelines)
C. 1 visit only
D. 10 visits minimum always
Answer: B
2. The purpose of antenatal care includes:
A. Only treating illness when it occurs
B. Promoting health, detecting complications early, and preparing for birth
C. Only confirming pregnancy
D. Replacing all other care
Answer: B
3. Quickening usually occurs around:
A. 4–6 weeks
B. 16–20 weeks in multiparas (later in primiparas)
C. 36 weeks
D. At conception
Answer: B
4. Fundal height at 20 weeks is approximately at the:
A. Xiphoid process
B. Umbilicus
C. Symphysis pubis
D. Costal margin
Answer: B
5. A normal fetal heart rate range is approximately:
A. 60–80 bpm
B. 110–160 bpm
C. 180–200 bpm
D. 40–60 bpm
Answer: B
6. The first stage of labour is from:
A. Delivery of the baby to delivery of the placenta
B. Onset of true labour to full cervical dilatation
C. Full dilatation to delivery of the baby
D. Conception to delivery
Answer: B
7. The second stage of labour is from:
A. Onset of contractions to full dilatation
B. Full cervical dilatation to delivery of the baby
C. Delivery of baby to delivery of placenta
D. After delivery of placenta
Answer: B
8. The third stage of labour is:
A. Delivery of the baby
B. Delivery of the placenta and membranes
C. Only the recovery period
D. From onset of labour to full dilatation
Answer: B
9. True labour is characterized by:
A. Irregular contractions that stop with rest
B. Regular, progressive contractions with cervical change
C. Only backache without contraction pattern
D. Contractions that disappear when walking
Answer: B
10. False labour (Braxton Hicks) typically:
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A. Causes progressive cervical dilatation
B. Has irregular contractions that do not change the cervix
C. Always requires immediate delivery
D. Occurs only after rupture of membranes
Answer: B
11. The latent phase of the first stage is generally from:
A. 7–10 cm
B. Onset of labour to about 4–5 cm dilatation (definitions vary)
C. Full dilatation only
D. Delivery of placenta
Answer: B
12. The active phase of the first stage is associated with:
A. No cervical change
B. More rapid cervical dilatation (e.g., from ~5–6 cm onward)
C. Only irregular contractions
D. Delivery of the placenta
Answer: B
13. A partograph is used to:
A. Measure only blood pressure
B. Monitor the progress of labour and detect prolonged labour
C. Replace all clinical assessment
D. Only record fetal heart after delivery
Answer: B
14. Crossing the alert line on the partograph indicates:
A. Normal progress
B. Need for closer evaluation and possible intervention
C. Immediate caesarean always
D. No action required
Answer: B
15. Rupture of membranes is confirmed by:
A. Only maternal report
B. Speculum exam, nitrazine/pooling/ferning tests as appropriate
C. Only ultrasound always
D. Only abdominal palpation
Answer: B
16. Prolonged rupture of membranes increases the risk of:
A. Only rapid labour
B. Infection (chorioamnionitis)
C. Only post-term pregnancy
D. Only hypertension
Answer: B
17. Meconium-stained liquor may indicate:
A. Always normal finding
B. Possible fetal distress (especially if thick)
C. Only maternal infection without fetal risk
D. Need to stop monitoring
Answer: B
18. The normal attitude of the fetus is:
A. Extension
B. Flexion
C. Hyperextension
D. Brow presentation always
Answer: B
19. The most common fetal presentation is:
A. Breech
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TESTBANK
Midwifery / Reproductive Health
& Safe Motherhood
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Answers shown after each question
© MOh T
Original Educational Practice Questions
For Nursing Students
© MOh T | @moht | Educational Use Only
,Testbank | Midwifery & Reproductive Health | © MOh T @moht
1. The recommended number of antenatal visits for a normal pregnancy in many settings is at least:
A. 2 visits
B. 4 focused visits (or more as per current guidelines)
C. 1 visit only
D. 10 visits minimum always
Answer: B
2. The purpose of antenatal care includes:
A. Only treating illness when it occurs
B. Promoting health, detecting complications early, and preparing for birth
C. Only confirming pregnancy
D. Replacing all other care
Answer: B
3. Quickening usually occurs around:
A. 4–6 weeks
B. 16–20 weeks in multiparas (later in primiparas)
C. 36 weeks
D. At conception
Answer: B
4. Fundal height at 20 weeks is approximately at the:
A. Xiphoid process
B. Umbilicus
C. Symphysis pubis
D. Costal margin
Answer: B
5. A normal fetal heart rate range is approximately:
A. 60–80 bpm
B. 110–160 bpm
C. 180–200 bpm
D. 40–60 bpm
Answer: B
6. The first stage of labour is from:
A. Delivery of the baby to delivery of the placenta
B. Onset of true labour to full cervical dilatation
C. Full dilatation to delivery of the baby
D. Conception to delivery
Answer: B
7. The second stage of labour is from:
A. Onset of contractions to full dilatation
B. Full cervical dilatation to delivery of the baby
C. Delivery of baby to delivery of placenta
D. After delivery of placenta
Answer: B
8. The third stage of labour is:
A. Delivery of the baby
B. Delivery of the placenta and membranes
C. Only the recovery period
D. From onset of labour to full dilatation
Answer: B
9. True labour is characterized by:
A. Irregular contractions that stop with rest
B. Regular, progressive contractions with cervical change
C. Only backache without contraction pattern
D. Contractions that disappear when walking
Answer: B
10. False labour (Braxton Hicks) typically:
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A. Causes progressive cervical dilatation
B. Has irregular contractions that do not change the cervix
C. Always requires immediate delivery
D. Occurs only after rupture of membranes
Answer: B
11. The latent phase of the first stage is generally from:
A. 7–10 cm
B. Onset of labour to about 4–5 cm dilatation (definitions vary)
C. Full dilatation only
D. Delivery of placenta
Answer: B
12. The active phase of the first stage is associated with:
A. No cervical change
B. More rapid cervical dilatation (e.g., from ~5–6 cm onward)
C. Only irregular contractions
D. Delivery of the placenta
Answer: B
13. A partograph is used to:
A. Measure only blood pressure
B. Monitor the progress of labour and detect prolonged labour
C. Replace all clinical assessment
D. Only record fetal heart after delivery
Answer: B
14. Crossing the alert line on the partograph indicates:
A. Normal progress
B. Need for closer evaluation and possible intervention
C. Immediate caesarean always
D. No action required
Answer: B
15. Rupture of membranes is confirmed by:
A. Only maternal report
B. Speculum exam, nitrazine/pooling/ferning tests as appropriate
C. Only ultrasound always
D. Only abdominal palpation
Answer: B
16. Prolonged rupture of membranes increases the risk of:
A. Only rapid labour
B. Infection (chorioamnionitis)
C. Only post-term pregnancy
D. Only hypertension
Answer: B
17. Meconium-stained liquor may indicate:
A. Always normal finding
B. Possible fetal distress (especially if thick)
C. Only maternal infection without fetal risk
D. Need to stop monitoring
Answer: B
18. The normal attitude of the fetus is:
A. Extension
B. Flexion
C. Hyperextension
D. Brow presentation always
Answer: B
19. The most common fetal presentation is:
A. Breech
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