All Free Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing MCQs with Answers
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- A. Use a correctly sized cuff with the arm supported at heart level
- B. Use a narrow cuff with the arm hanging beside the body
- C. Measure immediately after walking with the woman standing
- D. Place the cuff over thick clothing with the arm unsupported
Explanation: A correctly sized cuff and a supported arm at heart level reduce measurement error.
Correct answer: Use a correctly sized cuff with the arm supported at heart level- A. Between 6 and 8 weeks of pregnancy
- B. Between 11 and 13 weeks of pregnancy
- C. Between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy
- D. Between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy
Explanation: The detailed structural or anomaly scan is commonly performed at about 18 to 22 weeks, when major fetal organs can be assessed.
Correct answer: Between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy- A. Live attenuated influenza vaccine
- B. Inactivated influenza vaccine
- C. Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine
- D. Oral poliovirus vaccine as routine antenatal care
Explanation: The inactivated influenza vaccine can be given during pregnancy and helps reduce serious influenza illness in the mother, with some…
Correct answer: Inactivated influenza vaccine- A. Avoid milk because calcium increases fetal weight excessively
- B. Include milk, yoghurt, cheese or other calcium-rich foods regularly
- C. Replace calcium-rich foods with tea at every meal
- D. Take high-dose calcium tablets without discussing them with a nurse
Explanation: Regular calcium-rich foods support maternal bone health and fetal skeletal development.
Correct answer: Include milk, yoghurt, cheese or other calcium-rich foods regularly- A. Eat small frequent meals and avoid foods that trigger nausea
- B. Stop eating until the nausea completely disappears
- C. Drink large amounts of fluid only with each meal
- D. Take any antiemetic available without professional advice
Explanation: Small frequent meals, bland foods, and avoiding individual triggers often reduce uncomplicated pregnancy nausea.
Correct answer: Eat small frequent meals and avoid foods that trigger nausea- A. A chosen facility, transport plan and emergency contact
- B. A plan to wait at home for two days after danger signs begin
- C. A supply of antibiotics to start without assessment
- D. A decision to avoid referral unless labour lasts more than 24 hours
Explanation: Birth preparedness includes choosing a suitable facility, arranging transport, identifying a support person, and planning for emergencies.
Correct answer: A chosen facility, transport plan and emergency contact- A. Smoking is safe after the first trimester has ended
- B. Stopping smoking now can still reduce risks to mother and fetus
- C. Switching to several nicotine products is always completely safe
- D. Smoking only indoors prevents all fetal exposure to tobacco
Explanation: Stopping smoking at any stage of pregnancy benefits fetal growth and maternal health, and earlier cessation provides greater benefit.
Correct answer: Stopping smoking now can still reduce risks to mother and fetus- A. It is used only to decide whether pregnancy should continue
- B. It allows early treatment and measures to reduce mother-to-child transmission
- C. It replaces the need for routine blood pressure and urine assessment
- D. It is needed only when the woman has visible symptoms of HIV infection
Explanation: Early HIV diagnosis allows counselling, antiretroviral treatment, appropriate pregnancy care, and planning to reduce transmission to the…
Correct answer: It allows early treatment and measures to reduce mother-to-child transmission- A. Use any medicine labelled as herbal because it is natural
- B. Check with a qualified health professional before taking the medicine
- C. Double the usual adult dose because pregnancy increases drug clearance
- D. Use a relative's prescription if the symptoms seem similar
Explanation: Medicines cross the placenta to varying degrees, and safety depends on the drug, dose, and stage of pregnancy.
Correct answer: Check with a qualified health professional before taking the medicine- A. Sleep under an insecticide-treated bed net every night
- B. Keep windows open at night to improve mosquito ventilation
- C. Use antibiotics regularly to prevent malaria infection
- D. Stop attending antenatal visits during the mosquito season
Explanation: Sleeping under an insecticide-treated bed net is an effective personal protection measure in malaria-risk areas.
Correct answer: Sleep under an insecticide-treated bed net every night- A. 7
- B. 8
- C. 9
- D. 10
Explanation: The score is 9: heart rate 2, respiratory effort 2, muscle tone 2, reflex response 2, and colour 1 because the hands and feet are blue.
Correct answer: 9- A. Dry the newborn thoroughly and cover the head
- B. Bathe the newborn and place it under a fan
- C. Leave the newborn uncovered for observation
- D. Apply cold compresses to the newborn's skin
Explanation: Thorough drying removes evaporative heat loss, while covering the head reduces radiant and convective heat loss.
Correct answer: Dry the newborn thoroughly and cover the head- A. Suction the mouth and nose routinely
- B. Position the head in a neutral or slight extension
- C. Insert a finger deeply to remove secretions
- D. Keep the head sharply flexed toward the chest
Explanation: A neutral or slight sniffing position helps keep the airway open in a breathing newborn.
Correct answer: Position the head in a neutral or slight extension- A. Begin positive-pressure ventilation with a bag and mask
- B. Start chest compressions before giving any ventilation
- C. Give oral glucose and reassess after five minutes
- D. Place the newborn skin to skin and observe closely
Explanation: Apnoea with a heart rate below 100 beats/minute requires effective positive-pressure ventilation.
Correct answer: Begin positive-pressure ventilation with a bag and mask- A. Keep the stump clean and dry and fold the diaper below it
- B. Cover the stump with a tight bandage until it separates
- C. Apply petroleum jelly and talcum powder after every diaper change
- D. Pull the stump gently when it becomes loose
Explanation: Clean, dry cord care reduces infection, and folding the diaper below the stump prevents urine or stool contamination.
Correct answer: Keep the stump clean and dry and fold the diaper below it- A. Ask the mother to recognise the newborn's face
- B. Use matching identification bands for mother and newborn
- C. Record only the newborn's sex on the ward register
- D. Place the newborn in the nursery without an identification band
Explanation: Matching identification bands provide a reliable way to verify the newborn and mother during transfers, procedures, and discharge.
Correct answer: Use matching identification bands for mother and newborn- A. To prevent bleeding caused by low vitamin K stores
- B. To prevent respiratory distress caused by immature lungs
- C. To treat jaundice caused by excess bilirubin
- D. To prevent infection caused by maternal bacteria
Explanation: Newborns have low vitamin K stores and limited intestinal production, so vitamin K prevents vitamin K deficiency bleeding.
Correct answer: To prevent bleeding caused by low vitamin K stores- A. Offer breastfeeding within the first hour after birth
- B. Delay breastfeeding until the mother's milk becomes abundant
- C. Give sugar water first to prevent low blood glucose
- D. Separate the newborn for routine observation overnight
Explanation: Breastfeeding within the first hour supports early colostrum intake, bonding, and maintenance of the newborn's blood glucose.
Correct answer: Offer breastfeeding within the first hour after birth- A. Provide supervised skin-to-skin kangaroo mother care
- B. Place the newborn alone in an unheated cot
- C. Give formula feeds at every two-hour interval
- D. Expose the newborn regularly to check the skin colour
Explanation: Kangaroo mother care provides warmth, supports breastfeeding, and promotes bonding when the newborn is clinically stable.
Correct answer: Provide supervised skin-to-skin kangaroo mother care- A. Urgently refer the newborn for medical assessment
- B. Reassure the mother that normal jaundice needs no care
- C. Expose the newborn to direct sunlight at home
- D. Stop breastfeeding until the yellow colour disappears
Explanation: Jaundice involving the palms and soles with poor feeding and lethargy is a danger sign requiring urgent assessment for severe…
Correct answer: Urgently refer the newborn for medical assessment