Nursing Maternal Child Health MCQs

Lochia is postpartum uterine discharge that changes in character as involution proceeds.

Uterine involution is return of the uterus toward its pre-pregnancy size after birth.

Danger signs in pregnancy is symptoms such as severe headache, bleeding, reduced fetal movement or convulsions requiring urgent assessment.

Neonatal thermoregulation is maintenance of a normal newborn temperature through drying, warmth and skin-to-skin care.

Apgar score is a rapid assessment of newborn adaptation based on five clinical signs after birth.

Child safeguarding is recognition, documentation and escalation of suspected abuse or neglect.

Postpartum depression is a depressive illness after childbirth that affects wellbeing and caregiving and requires assessment.

Family planning counselling is respectful information and shared decision-making about contraceptive options.

Partograph monitoring is graphical recording of labour progress and maternal-fetal observations.

Obstetric emergency referral is rapid stabilisation, communication and transfer when care needs exceed local capability.

Perineal care is hygiene, pain relief and wound observation after vaginal birth.

Antenatal assessment is regular evaluation of maternal health, fetal growth, risk factors and education during pregnancy.