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Question 01
What is the embryonic period?
a) First trimester of pregnancy
b) Weeks 3-8 of pregnancy
c) Last month of pregnancy
d) From conception to birth
Correct Answer: b) Weeks 3-8 of pregnancy
Explanation: The embryonic period refers to the time from the 3rd to the 8th week of pregnancy, during which the placenta begins to form and brain development initiates.
Question 02
What is the fetal period?
a) From conception to birth
b) Weeks 3-8 of pregnancy
c) From the end of the embryonic period until birth
d) From the second trimester to delivery
Correct Answer: c) From the end of the embryonic period until birth
Explanation: The fetal period starts from the 9th week and continues until birth, focusing on growth and viability around 24 weeks.
Question 03
What influences sexual orientation?
a) Education and upbringing
b) Birth order, hormones, and genetics
c) Cultural norms and media
d) Peer influence and life experiences
Correct Answer: b) Birth order, hormones, and genetics
Explanation: Research suggests that sexual orientation can be influenced by biological factors such as genetics, hormonal levels, and even birth order.
Question 04
What are some maternal factors that can affect fetal development?
a) Exercise and diet
b) Genetics only
c) Age, environmental teratogens, diabetes, and stress
d) Breastfeeding and lifestyle
Correct Answer: c) Age, environmental teratogens, diabetes, and stress
Explanation: Maternal factors such as age, exposure to harmful substances, pre-existing conditions like diabetes, and stress levels can significantly impact fetal development.
Question 05
What are some risks during pregnancy?
a) Hypertension and anxiety
b) Ectopic pregnancy, preeclampsia, and spontaneous abortion
c) Weight gain and food cravings
d) Morning sickness and mood swings
Correct Answer: b) Ectopic pregnancy, preeclampsia, and spontaneous abortion
Explanation: Serious risks during pregnancy include ectopic pregnancies, where the embryo implants outside the uterus, preeclampsia, and the possibility of miscarriage.
Question 06
How many stages are there in labor for vaginal delivery?
a) Two
b) Four
c) Three
d) Five
Correct Answer: c) Three
Explanation: Vaginal delivery has three stages: dilation, delivery of the baby, and delivery of the placenta.
Question 07
What are the other types of delivery?
a) Induced and cesarean
b) Water birth and natural birth
c) Breech and transverse deliveries
d) Epidural and unmedicated deliveries
Correct Answer: a) Induced and cesarean
Explanation: Besides vaginal birth, deliveries can be induced using medical interventions or through a cesarean section.
Question 08
What is the APGAR score?
a) A score for evaluating maternal health
b) A test for fetal well-being
c) An assessment of the newborn’s physical condition
d) A scale for measuring pregnancy complications
Correct Answer: c) An assessment of the newborn's physical condition
Explanation: The APGAR score evaluates a newborn’s heart rate, muscle tone, reflexes, and other factors to determine their physical health shortly after birth.
Question 09
What is NBAS?
a) Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale
b) Neonatal Birth Alert System
c) Newborn Biological Assessment Scale
d) Newborn Basic Activity Survey
Correct Answer: a) Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale
Explanation: The NBAS is used to assess newborns' behavior, including their motor skills and interactional capabilities.
Question 10
When does the postpartum phase begin and end?
a) Begins after birth and ends 3 months later
b) Begins before birth and ends after the baby starts eating solids
c) Begins after birth and ends when the mother’s body returns to pre-pregnancy form
d) Starts at birth and continues until the child starts walking
Correct Answer: c) Begins after birth and ends when the mother's body returns to pre-pregnancy form
Explanation: The postpartum phase starts right after birth and lasts until the mother's body fully recovers to its pre-pregnancy state.
Question 11
What are maternal worries in the postpartum phase?
a) Anxiety about the child’s education
b) Concerns about breastfeeding techniques
c) The mother’s needs and new responsibilities
d) Fear of social isolation
Correct Answer: c) The mother's needs and new responsibilities
Explanation: New mothers often experience concerns regarding their own well-being and taking on new responsibilities during the postpartum phase.
Question 12
What is postpartum anxiety?
a) Feelings of sadness after childbirth
b) Elevated sense of worry about the infant following childbirth
c) A type of depression
d) A hormonal imbalance
Correct Answer: b) Elevated sense of worry about the infant following childbirth
Explanation: Postpartum anxiety is characterized by heightened worry about the newborn, often related to the baby’s health and care.
Question 13
What is postpartum depression?
a) Elevated sense of joy following childbirth
b) Anxiety about breastfeeding
c) Unusual sadness occurring after childbirth
d) Normal emotional adjustment
Correct Answer: c) Unusual sadness occurring after childbirth
Explanation: Postpartum depression involves persistent sadness and emotional difficulty following childbirth, often requiring medical support.
Question 14
What is postpartum psychosis?
a) Extreme form of postpartum depression
b) A severe mental illness occurring after childbirth
c) A mild form of anxiety after childbirth
d) Normal postpartum emotional fluctuations
Correct Answer: b) A severe mental illness occurring after childbirth
Explanation: Postpartum psychosis is a rare and severe mental illness that can occur in new mothers after childbirth and requires immediate medical attention.
Question 15
Why should new mothers seek medical assistance for postpartum anxiety?
a) To prevent it from developing into postpartum depression
b) To improve breastfeeding skills
c) To maintain a consistent diet
d) To enhance sleep quality
Correct Answer: a) To prevent it from developing into postpartum depression
Explanation: Seeking medical assistance for postpartum anxiety is important to address elevated worries and avoid further emotional complications such as postpartum depression.
Question 16
What is physical growth?
a) Decrease in height and weight in toddlers
b) Increase in body size and organ size in babies
c) Emotional development in infants
d) Growth of brain neurons only
Correct Answer: b) Increase in body size and organ size in babies
Explanation: Physical growth refers to the increase in body and organ size in babies as they develop during infancy and early childhood.
Question 17
What does physical development aid in?
a) Learning to walk
b) Maintenance of healthy weight, strong bones, muscles, and heart
c) Learning to talk
d) Cognitive development
Correct Answer: b) Maintenance of healthy weight, strong bones, muscles, and heart
Explanation: Physical development helps in maintaining a healthy weight and strengthening bones, muscles, and the heart in children.
Question 18
What is motor development?
a) Emotional development
b) Strengthening of bones and muscles
c) Ability to think logically
d) Development of fine motor skills only
Correct Answer: b) Strengthening of bones and muscles
Explanation: Motor development refers to the growth and strengthening of bones and muscles in children, helping them acquire movement skills.
Question 19
What do gross motor skills focus on?
a) Small muscle movements
b) Large muscle groups controlling head, torso, arms, and legs
c) Mental skills
d) Coordination of fine motor skills
Correct Answer: b) Large muscle groups controlling head, torso, arms, and legs
Explanation: Gross motor skills involve the control of large muscle groups, which are responsible for movements like walking, jumping, and balancing.
Question 20
What is the cephalocaudal path of development?
a) Development from the toes to the head
b) Development that proceeds from head to tail
c) Random development of motor skills
d) Development that starts from the arms and moves to the legs
Correct Answer: b) Development that proceeds from head to tail
Explanation: Cephalocaudal development describes growth that begins at the head and moves downward toward the tail or lower parts of the body.
