Maternal Newborn Health Promotion Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. Which nutrient taken before conception and during early pregnancy helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects?
Vitamin C
Calcium
Folic acid
Iron
2. A postpartum parent says they may act on thoughts of seriously harming themselves or the baby. What is the appropriate response?
Suggest sleep and reassess without involving support
Wait to see whether the thoughts remain at the next routine visit
Arrange immediate emergency help and do not leave them alone with the danger
Treat the thoughts as a normal adjustment that never requires urgent care
3. When medically appropriate, what is one recognized benefit of skin-to-skin contact after birth?
It replaces routine newborn observations and screening
It prevents every cause of newborn jaundice
It guarantees that feeding difficulties will not occur
It supports temperature regulation, bonding, and early feeding behaviors
4. Which setup follows recommended safe-sleep principles for a newborn?
On the back, on a firm flat separate sleep surface without loose bedding
On the side, supported by rolled blankets to prevent movement
On the stomach, on a soft surface that cushions the head
In a reclined sitting device for routine overnight sleep
5. A newborn looks increasingly yellow, is difficult to wake, and is feeding poorly. What should the caregiver do?
Place the baby in direct sunlight and wait for the color to improve
Seek prompt assessment from a qualified health professional
Offer sugar water in place of a regular feeding
Wait until the routine checkup if the baby is not crying
6. A 6-week-old infant has a measured rectal temperature of 38°C (100.4°F). What should the caregiver do?
Contact a health professional promptly for medical evaluation
Adjust the infant's clothing and wait until the next day
Give fever medicine first and seek advice only if it fails
Wait for a rash or cough before contacting anyone
7. Which behavior is commonly an early newborn feeding cue?
Remaining deeply asleep with relaxed hands
Rooting or bringing hands toward the mouth
Crying intensely before showing any other behavior
Turning away while staying calm and settled
8. Which car-seat practice is generally appropriate for a newborn traveling in a passenger vehicle?
Use a forward-facing seat in the back so the baby can see ahead
Place a rear-facing seat in the front passenger position for easier monitoring
Secure a standard carrycot with the vehicle's adult seat belt
Use a correctly installed rear-facing car seat in the back seat
9. What is the soundest general approach to vaccination during pregnancy?
Avoid every vaccine because none can be used during pregnancy
Review vaccine history with a qualified clinician because some vaccines are recommended and timing matters
Automatically repeat the full childhood vaccine series
Postpone all vaccine discussions until after the newborn period
10. At 34 weeks of pregnancy, someone develops a severe headache with vision changes that do not improve with rest. What is the most appropriate response?
Mention it at the next scheduled prenatal visit
Avoid fluids until the headache settles
Contact maternity care promptly for urgent assessment
Treat it as an expected effect of late pregnancy
11. A breastfeeding parent has persistent nipple pain and cracking during feeds. Which response best supports feeding and health?
Seek a skilled feeding assessment to review latch, positioning, and possible causes
Wash the nipples vigorously with soap after every feed
Limit every feed to the same short duration regardless of the baby's cues
Stop all feeding or milk expression for several days without advice
12. Several days after birth, a parent has sudden heavy vaginal bleeding accompanied by dizziness and weakness. What is the priority?
Seek urgent medical help
Rest and discuss it at the next routine appointment
Increase physical activity to improve circulation
Assume that all postpartum bleeding has the same significance
13. A pregnant person who smokes asks which approach best supports maternal and fetal health. What is the best general recommendation?
Switch completely to e-cigarettes without discussing it with a clinician
Smoke only outdoors because this removes pregnancy-related effects
Reduce to a few cigarettes daily and avoid further support
Work toward stopping tobacco use with appropriate professional support and avoid secondhand smoke
14. What is appropriate routine care for an uncomplicated umbilical cord stump?
Apply antiseptic or powder at every diaper change without specific advice
Keep it clean and dry, fold the diaper below it, and let it detach naturally
Loosen it by hand once it is partly detached
Cover it tightly with the diaper to keep air away
15. At a buffet, which meal choice best follows common pregnancy food-safety guidance?
Rare meat with raw sprouts and refrigerated smoked seafood
A salad containing unwashed produce and unpasteurized soft cheese
Runny eggs with an unpasteurized milk drink
Thoroughly cooked eggs with pasteurized yogurt and carefully washed fruit
16. Why are blood pressure and other findings tracked across prenatal visits rather than checked only once?
To calculate the exact day labor will begin
To determine the baby's sex without imaging
To identify changes or patterns that may need further assessment
To guarantee that no pregnancy complication can develop later