NSG3042
Caring for Women & Neonates
Midterms Exam (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial
intervention for a woman experiencing postpartum hemorrhage?
- A. Administering oxytocin
- B. Performing a hysterectomy
- C. Providing intravenous fluids
- D. Applying uterine massage
- ANS: D. Applying uterine massage
- Rationale: Uterine massage helps stimulate uterine
contractions, which can reduce bleeding.
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,2. What is the primary goal of managing a neonate with
respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
- A. Increase feeding frequency
- B. Maintain adequate oxygenation
- C. Reduce fluid intake
- D. Administer antibiotics
- ANS: B. Maintain adequate oxygenation
- Rationale: Adequate oxygenation is crucial to support the
neonate's respiratory function and prevent complications.
3. Which of the following is a common risk factor for
preeclampsia in pregnant women?
- A. Low body mass index (BMI)
- B. Advanced maternal age
- C. Multiparity
- D. High physical activity
- ANS: B. Advanced maternal age
- Rationale: Advanced maternal age is associated with an
increased risk of developing preeclampsia.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
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,4. The primary treatment for neonatal jaundice includes
__________.
- ANS: phototherapy
- Rationale: Phototherapy helps break down bilirubin in the
neonate's skin, reducing jaundice.
5. In pregnant women, the target hemoglobin level is typically
between __________ and __________ g/dL.
- ANS: 11, 13
- Rationale: Maintaining hemoglobin levels within this range
helps ensure adequate oxygen delivery to both the mother and
fetus.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: Breastfeeding is contraindicated in mothers
with HIV.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: HIV can be transmitted to the infant through
breast milk, so breastfeeding is contraindicated in HIV-positive
mothers.
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, 7. True or False: Neonates born to mothers with gestational
diabetes are at increased risk for hypoglycemia.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Neonates of mothers with gestational diabetes
may have increased insulin levels, leading to hypoglycemia after
birth.
Multiple Response Questions
8. Which of the following are common symptoms of preterm
labor? (Select all that apply)
- A. Regular contractions
- B. Vaginal bleeding
- C. Increased fetal movement
- D. Lower back pain
- ANS: A. Regular contractions, B. Vaginal bleeding, D.
Lower back pain
- Rationale: Regular contractions, vaginal bleeding, and
lower back pain are common signs of preterm labor.
9. Which interventions are appropriate for managing a neonate
with hypothermia? (Select all that apply)
- A. Skin-to-skin contact
©2024/2025
Caring for Women & Neonates
Midterms Exam (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial
intervention for a woman experiencing postpartum hemorrhage?
- A. Administering oxytocin
- B. Performing a hysterectomy
- C. Providing intravenous fluids
- D. Applying uterine massage
- ANS: D. Applying uterine massage
- Rationale: Uterine massage helps stimulate uterine
contractions, which can reduce bleeding.
©2024/2025
,2. What is the primary goal of managing a neonate with
respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
- A. Increase feeding frequency
- B. Maintain adequate oxygenation
- C. Reduce fluid intake
- D. Administer antibiotics
- ANS: B. Maintain adequate oxygenation
- Rationale: Adequate oxygenation is crucial to support the
neonate's respiratory function and prevent complications.
3. Which of the following is a common risk factor for
preeclampsia in pregnant women?
- A. Low body mass index (BMI)
- B. Advanced maternal age
- C. Multiparity
- D. High physical activity
- ANS: B. Advanced maternal age
- Rationale: Advanced maternal age is associated with an
increased risk of developing preeclampsia.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
©2024/2025
,4. The primary treatment for neonatal jaundice includes
__________.
- ANS: phototherapy
- Rationale: Phototherapy helps break down bilirubin in the
neonate's skin, reducing jaundice.
5. In pregnant women, the target hemoglobin level is typically
between __________ and __________ g/dL.
- ANS: 11, 13
- Rationale: Maintaining hemoglobin levels within this range
helps ensure adequate oxygen delivery to both the mother and
fetus.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: Breastfeeding is contraindicated in mothers
with HIV.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: HIV can be transmitted to the infant through
breast milk, so breastfeeding is contraindicated in HIV-positive
mothers.
©2024/2025
, 7. True or False: Neonates born to mothers with gestational
diabetes are at increased risk for hypoglycemia.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Neonates of mothers with gestational diabetes
may have increased insulin levels, leading to hypoglycemia after
birth.
Multiple Response Questions
8. Which of the following are common symptoms of preterm
labor? (Select all that apply)
- A. Regular contractions
- B. Vaginal bleeding
- C. Increased fetal movement
- D. Lower back pain
- ANS: A. Regular contractions, B. Vaginal bleeding, D.
Lower back pain
- Rationale: Regular contractions, vaginal bleeding, and
lower back pain are common signs of preterm labor.
9. Which interventions are appropriate for managing a neonate
with hypothermia? (Select all that apply)
- A. Skin-to-skin contact
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