Antenatal Care MCQs 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Antenatal care refers to care provided: (A) During childhood (B) After childbirth only (C) During pregnancy (D) Before marriage 2. The main purpose of antenatal care is to: (A) Avoid medical checkups (B) Treat only newborn diseases (C) Prevent all diseases permanently (D) Promote the health of mother and fetus 3. The first antenatal visit should ideally occur: (A) Early in pregnancy (B) After delivery (C) During labor only (D) After one year 4. Antenatal visits help in: (A) Avoiding monitoring (B) Increasing health risks (C) Early detection of pregnancy complications (D) Delaying treatment 5. A pregnant woman attending regular antenatal checkups is more likely to have: (A) Delayed diagnosis (B) Increased complications (C) Poor fetal growth (D) Safer pregnancy outcomes 6. The normal duration of pregnancy is approximately: (A) 40 weeks (B) 20 weeks (C) 60 weeks (D) 12 weeks 7. During antenatal visits, the healthcare provider monitors: (A) Only maternal weight (B) Maternal and fetal health (C) Only blood group (D) Only age 8. Measuring blood pressure during pregnancy helps detect: (A) Diabetes only (B) Hypertension-related complications (C) Infections only (D) Bone problems 9. A common danger sign during pregnancy is: (A) Increased appetite (B) Normal fetal movement (C) Mild hunger (D) Vaginal bleeding 10. Antenatal care includes: (A) Surgery for all mothers (B) Health education, examination, and monitoring (C) Avoiding medical advice (D) Stopping nutrition 11. Folic acid supplementation during pregnancy prevents: (A) Infections (B) Hypertension (C) Neural tube defects (D) Obesity 12. Iron supplementation during pregnancy helps prevent: (A) Fever (B) Diabetes (C) Asthma (D) Anemia 13. A pregnant woman's diet should include: (A) Balanced nutrients (B) Excess junk food (C) Only carbohydrates (D) No proteins 14. Tetanus vaccination during pregnancy helps protect against: (A) Malnutrition (B) Diabetes (C) Hypertension (D) Tetanus infection 15. A major component of antenatal care is: (A) Regular health assessment (B) Avoiding follow-up (C) Ignoring symptoms (D) Delaying treatment 16. Fundal height measurement is used to assess: (A) Blood group (B) Blood sugar (C) Maternal age (D) Fetal growth 17. Ultrasound during pregnancy helps assess: (A) Maternal height (B) Blood pressure only (C) Fetal development (D) Skin condition 18. Antenatal counseling includes advice about: (A) Nutrition and birth preparedness (B) Avoiding healthcare (C) Unsafe practices (D) Stopping all activity 19. A pregnant woman should avoid: (A) Smoking and alcohol (B) Healthy meals (C) Antenatal visits (D) Medical guidance 20. Gestational diabetes occurs: (A) After old age (B) Before birth only (C) During childhood (D) During pregnancy 21. Blood tests during antenatal care may help detect: (A) Height changes (B) Eye color (C) Anemia and infections (D) Personality traits 22. A healthy weight gain during pregnancy indicates: (A) Poor nutrition always (B) Disease always (C) Appropriate maternal adaptation (D) Pregnancy failure 23. The placenta provides: (A) Only hormones (B) Nutrients and oxygen to the fetus (C) Bone formation (D) Maternal immunity only 24. Fetal movements are monitored to assess: (A) Maternal height (B) Maternal blood group (C) Fetal well-being (D) Food intake 25. The purpose of antenatal screening is to: (A) Avoid treatment (B) Increase complications (C) Identify risks early (D) Replace nutrition 26. Pre-eclampsia is associated with: (A) Infection only (B) Low blood sugar only (C) High blood pressure during pregnancy (D) Bone disease 27. The nurse's role in antenatal care includes: (A) Ignoring concerns (B) Education and monitoring (C) Avoiding communication (D) Delaying referrals 28. Antenatal care helps prepare women for: (A) Avoiding pregnancy care (B) Safe childbirth (C) Childhood diseases (D) Old age care 29. A pregnant woman with severe headache and swelling should be evaluated for: (A) Nutrition improvement (B) Normal growth (C) Improved health (D) Pregnancy complications 30. Birth preparedness includes: (A) Ignoring danger signs (B) Avoiding healthcare facilities (C) Delaying decisions (D) Planning for delivery and emergencies 31. Regular antenatal visits reduce: (A) Maternal and fetal risks (B) Healthy behaviors (C) Nutritional needs (D) Fetal monitoring 32. A pregnant woman needs adequate intake of: (A) Protein, vitamins, and minerals (B) Only fats (C) Only sugar (D) No fluids 33. Anemia in pregnancy can affect: (A) Only father (B) Mother and fetus (C) Only environment (D) Only newborn after years 34. Antenatal care should include counseling about: (A) Unsafe medications (B) Avoiding nutrition (C) Stopping checkups (D) Breastfeeding 35. A pregnant woman should report: (A) Mild tiredness (B) Normal appetite (C) Reduced fetal movements (D) Normal sleep 36. The main goal of antenatal education is to: (A) Improve maternal knowledge and behavior (B) Increase anxiety (C) Avoid healthcare (D) Reduce nutrition 37. Antenatal care can help prevent: (A) Aging problems (B) All genetic conditions (C) All infections completely (D) Pregnancy complications 38. The mother’s blood group is checked during pregnancy to: (A) Measure fetal growth (B) Determine personality (C) Identify possible blood-related risks (D) Assess nutrition 39. A skilled healthcare provider during pregnancy helps in: (A) Safe management of pregnancy (B) Increasing complications (C) Avoiding treatment (D) Delaying emergency care 40. The antenatal period is important for: (A) Monitoring maternal and fetal development (B) Avoiding medical care (C) Preventing all diseases forever (D) Stopping fetal growth 41. A healthy pregnancy requires: (A) Regular care and proper nutrition (B) Poor diet and inactivity (C) Avoiding checkups (D) Ignoring symptoms 42. Antenatal visits provide an opportunity for: (A) Reducing awareness (B) Disease spread (C) Avoiding communication (D) Health education 43. Maternal infections during pregnancy may affect: (A) Mother and fetus (B) Only the father (C) Only environment (D) Only healthcare workers 44. Antenatal care helps identify women who need: (A) No monitoring (B) Special care or referral (C) Less nutrition (D) Avoidance of treatment 45. A pregnant woman should maintain: (A) Unsafe practices (B) Personal hygiene (C) Poor nutrition (D) Tobacco use 46. The purpose of maternal health programs is to reduce: (A) Safe deliveries (B) Health education (C) Maternal and newborn complications (D) Pregnancy monitoring 47. Antenatal care improves outcomes by: (A) Ignoring symptoms (B) Delaying healthcare (C) Detecting and managing risks early (D) Avoiding screening 48. Pregnant women should seek medical advice before taking: (A) Healthy foods (B) Any medication (C) Water (D) Rest 49. The main objective of antenatal care is: (A) Delay childbirth preparation (B) Increase pregnancy risks (C) Avoid healthcare visits (D) Ensure a healthy mother and baby 50. Effective antenatal care requires: (A) Avoiding healthcare services (B) Ignoring warning signs (C) Poor nutrition (D) Regular visits, education, and monitoring