Nursing Maternal Child Health MCQs

Family-centred care is partnership with the child and family in planning and delivering care.

Weight-based dosing is calculation of paediatric medicine dose using the child’s measured weight and the prescribed dose per kilogram.

Dehydration assessment is evaluation of intake, urine, mucosa, eyes, skin, pulse and mental status in a child.

Growth chart is a serial graphical record used to monitor a child’s growth pattern over time.

Immunisation counselling is communication about vaccine schedule, benefits, expected effects and warning signs.

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

Fetal heart monitoring is assessment of fetal heart rate to identify reassuring or concerning patterns.

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.