NCM 109 questions with complete solutions
is committed to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of reducing child mortality and improving maternal health by 2015 Correct Answer-
Department of Health
Majority of maternal deaths directly result from pregnancy complications occurring Correct Answer-during labor, delivery and the post-partum period.
Neonatal deaths within the first week of life are often due to Correct Answer-
asphyxia, prematurity, severe infections, congenital anomalies, newborn tetanus, and other causes. provision of iron and folate supplementation, advice on family planning and healthy lifestyle, provision of family planning services, prevention and management of infection and lifestyle-related diseases. In particular, modern family planning reduces unmet need and unwanted pregnancies that expose mothers to unnecessary risk from pregnancy and childbirth. Unwanted pregnancies
are also associated with poorer health outcomes for both mother and her newborn. Correct Answer-Pre Pregnancy
first prenatal visit at first trimester, at least 4 prenatal visits throughout the course of pregnancy to detect and manage danger signs and complications of pregnancy, provision of iron and folate supplementation for 3 months, iodine supplementation and 2 tetanus toxoid immunization, counselling on healthy lifestyle and breastfeeding, prevention and management of infection, as well as oral health services. Correct Answer-Pregnancy
skilled birth attendance/skilled health professional-assisted delivery and facility-
based deliveries including the use of partograph, proper management of pregnancy and delivery complications and newborn complications, and access to BEmONC or
CEmONC services. Correct Answer-Delivery
visit within 72 hours and on the 7th day postpartum to check for conditions such as
bleeding or infections, Vitamin A supplements to the mother, and counselling on family planning and available services. It also includes maternal nutrition and lactation counseling and postnatal visit of the newborn together with her visit. Correct Answer-Post Partum
until the first week of life: Interventions within the first 90 minutes such as immediate drying, skin to skin contact between mother and newborn, cord clamping after 1 to 3 minutes, non-separation of baby from the mother, early initiation of breastfeeding, as well as essential newborn care after 90 minutes to 6 hours, newborn care prior to discharge, after discharge as well as additional care thereafter as provided for in the "Clinical Practice Pocket Guide, Newborn Care Until the First Week of Life." Correct Answer-Newborn Care
immunization, micronutrient supplementation (Vitamin A, iron); exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months, sustained breastfeeding up to 24 months with complementary feeding, integrated management of childhood illnesses, injury prevention, oral health and insecticide-treated nets for mothers and children in malaria endemic areas Correct Answer-Childcare
is the study of genes. Correct Answer-Genetics
are sections of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) that are found inside every human cell. They're so tiny that they can be seen only under a powerful microscope Correct Answer-Genes
is committed to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of reducing child mortality and improving maternal health by 2015 Correct Answer-
Department of Health
Majority of maternal deaths directly result from pregnancy complications occurring Correct Answer-during labor, delivery and the post-partum period.
Neonatal deaths within the first week of life are often due to Correct Answer-
asphyxia, prematurity, severe infections, congenital anomalies, newborn tetanus, and other causes. provision of iron and folate supplementation, advice on family planning and healthy lifestyle, provision of family planning services, prevention and management of infection and lifestyle-related diseases. In particular, modern family planning reduces unmet need and unwanted pregnancies that expose mothers to unnecessary risk from pregnancy and childbirth. Unwanted pregnancies
are also associated with poorer health outcomes for both mother and her newborn. Correct Answer-Pre Pregnancy
first prenatal visit at first trimester, at least 4 prenatal visits throughout the course of pregnancy to detect and manage danger signs and complications of pregnancy, provision of iron and folate supplementation for 3 months, iodine supplementation and 2 tetanus toxoid immunization, counselling on healthy lifestyle and breastfeeding, prevention and management of infection, as well as oral health services. Correct Answer-Pregnancy
skilled birth attendance/skilled health professional-assisted delivery and facility-
based deliveries including the use of partograph, proper management of pregnancy and delivery complications and newborn complications, and access to BEmONC or
CEmONC services. Correct Answer-Delivery
visit within 72 hours and on the 7th day postpartum to check for conditions such as
bleeding or infections, Vitamin A supplements to the mother, and counselling on family planning and available services. It also includes maternal nutrition and lactation counseling and postnatal visit of the newborn together with her visit. Correct Answer-Post Partum
until the first week of life: Interventions within the first 90 minutes such as immediate drying, skin to skin contact between mother and newborn, cord clamping after 1 to 3 minutes, non-separation of baby from the mother, early initiation of breastfeeding, as well as essential newborn care after 90 minutes to 6 hours, newborn care prior to discharge, after discharge as well as additional care thereafter as provided for in the "Clinical Practice Pocket Guide, Newborn Care Until the First Week of Life." Correct Answer-Newborn Care
immunization, micronutrient supplementation (Vitamin A, iron); exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months, sustained breastfeeding up to 24 months with complementary feeding, integrated management of childhood illnesses, injury prevention, oral health and insecticide-treated nets for mothers and children in malaria endemic areas Correct Answer-Childcare
is the study of genes. Correct Answer-Genetics
are sections of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) that are found inside every human cell. They're so tiny that they can be seen only under a powerful microscope Correct Answer-Genes
