Postnatal Care MCQs 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Postnatal care refers to care provided: (A) During adolescence (B) During pregnancy only (C) Before conception (D) After childbirth 2. The postnatal period usually refers to the first: (A) Ten years of life (B) Six months before pregnancy (C) Six weeks after delivery (D) First week of pregnancy 3. The main purpose of postnatal care is to: (A) Avoid follow-up visits (B) Treat childhood diseases only (C) Promote health of mother and newborn (D) Prevent all diseases permanently 4. Postnatal care includes monitoring: (A) Motherâs recovery and newborn health (B) Only motherâs weight (C) Only newbornâs height (D) Family income 5. A mother receiving postnatal checkups helps in: (A) Delaying treatment (B) Increasing health risks (C) Early identification of complications (D) Avoiding breastfeeding support 6. The first milk after delivery is called: (A) Colostrum (B) Formula milk (C) Cow milk (D) Mature milk 7. Colostrum is important because it provides: (A) Immunity to the newborn (B) Harmful substances (C) No nutritional value (D) Artificial nutrients 8. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first: (A) One month (B) Six months (C) Two years without other foods (D) One week 9. Early initiation of breastfeeding means breastfeeding: (A) After one year (B) After several weeks (C) Soon after birth (D) Only during illness 10. A major benefit of breastfeeding is: (A) Protection against infections (B) Increased disease risk (C) Reduced growth (D) Poor nutrition 11. Postnatal care helps prevent: (A) Breastfeeding success (B) Normal recovery (C) Healthy growth (D) Maternal and newborn complications 12. A common danger sign after childbirth is: (A) Normal appetite (B) Heavy bleeding (C) Mild tiredness (D) Breastfeeding 13. Postpartum hemorrhage refers to: (A) Normal milk production (B) Excessive bleeding after delivery (C) Fever in newborn only (D) Weight gain 14. The uterus returns to its normal size through a process called: (A) Lactation (B) Ovulation (C) Fertilization (D) Involution 15. The nurseâs role in postnatal care includes: (A) Ignoring symptoms (B) Health education and monitoring (C) Avoiding counseling (D) Delaying referral 16. Postnatal visits help assess: (A) Only family size (B) Mother and babyâs health status (C) Only blood group (D) Only occupation 17. A newborn should be kept warm to prevent: (A) Diabetes (B) Hypertension (C) Hypothermia (D) Obesity 18. Newborn cord care helps prevent: (A) Hearing problems (B) Growth (C) Nutrition problems (D) Infection 19. The umbilical cord should be kept: (A) Wet continuously (B) Covered with unsafe substances (C) Clean and dry (D) Frequently touched 20. A postnatal mother needs adequate: (A) Sleep deprivation (B) Nutrition and rest (C) Poor diet (D) Avoidance of fluids 21. Postnatal counseling includes advice about: (A) Breastfeeding and newborn care (B) Avoiding healthcare (C) Poor hygiene (D) Unsafe practices 22. Family planning after childbirth helps with: (A) Birth spacing (B) Increasing complications (C) Preventing breastfeeding (D) Reducing maternal health 23. Postnatal depression affects: (A) Motherâs mental health (B) Babyâs blood group (C) Bone development (D) Eye color 24. A mother with sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest after delivery may have: (A) Diabetes (B) Normal growth (C) Postnatal depression (D) Infection only 25. Newborn immunization should be provided according to: (A) Adult schedule only (B) Personal preference only (C) No schedule (D) Recommended schedule 26. Skin-to-skin contact after birth helps with: (A) Newborn warmth and bonding (B) Infection spread (C) Poor feeding (D) Delayed development 27. The mother should seek medical care after delivery if she has: (A) Breastfeeding (B) Normal appetite (C) Severe bleeding or fever (D) Mild fatigue only 28. The postnatal period is important for: (A) Stopping nutrition (B) Avoiding newborn care (C) Recovery and adjustment after childbirth (D) Preventing bonding 29. Breastfeeding helps strengthen: (A) Disease transmission (B) Mother-infant bonding (C) Infant weakness (D) Poor growth 30. Adequate fluid intake during breastfeeding helps: (A) Support milk production (B) Stop lactation (C) Cause infection (D) Reduce nutrition 31. A newbornâs temperature should be monitored to prevent: (A) Better growth (B) Temperature-related complications (C) Increased immunity (D) Weight gain 32. Postnatal care includes teaching mothers about: (A) Poor nutrition (B) Unsafe feeding (C) Avoiding medical advice (D) Personal hygiene and newborn care 33. The motherâs emotional support after childbirth is important for: (A) Mental well-being (B) Increasing stress (C) Delaying recovery (D) Reducing bonding 34. A healthy newborn should have: (A) No assessment (B) No feeding (C) Regular feeding and monitoring (D) Poor hygiene 35. Postnatal assessment includes checking: (A) Height only (B) Hair color only (C) Bleeding, vital signs, and recovery (D) Family history only 36. Breast engorgement occurs due to: (A) Lack of blood supply (B) Accumulation of breast milk (C) Infection always (D) Lack of hormones 37. Correct breastfeeding technique helps prevent: (A) Newborn growth (B) Nipple problems and poor feeding (C) Maternal recovery (D) Bonding 38. The postnatal nurse should encourage: (A) Stopping breastfeeding (B) Ignoring symptoms (C) Avoiding checkups (D) Early recognition of danger signs 39. Newborn screening helps detect: (A) Health problems early (B) Family income (C) Personality traits (D) Birth order 40. The purpose of postnatal follow-up is to: (A) Avoid monitoring (B) Increase complications (C) Ensure healthy recovery (D) Delay treatment 41. Maternal nutrition after delivery is important for: (A) Reduced energy (B) Disease development (C) Poor immunity (D) Recovery and breastfeeding 42. A mother should be encouraged to continue: (A) Poor hygiene (B) Breastfeeding support and care (C) Unsafe medication use (D) Ignoring symptoms 43. Postnatal care reduces: (A) Healthy development (B) Maternal and newborn mortality (C) Family support (D) Nutrition 44. The best source of nutrition for a newborn is: (A) Soft drinks (B) Breast milk (C) Solid food immediately (D) Sweetened water 45. Postnatal counseling on family planning helps: (A) Reduce care (B) Increase pregnancy risks (C) Prevent breastfeeding (D) Improve maternal and child health 46. The newborn should receive care that promotes: (A) Infection exposure (B) Warmth, feeding, and protection (C) Poor nutrition (D) Delayed care 47. Community health workers support postnatal care by: (A) Delaying referrals (B) Ignoring mothers (C) Avoiding communication (D) Providing education and follow-up 48. Effective postnatal care requires: (A) Continuous monitoring and support (B) No follow-up (C) Avoiding health services (D) Poor nutrition 49. The main goal of postnatal care is to: (A) Avoid breastfeeding (B) Increase complications (C) Ensure healthy mother and newborn (D) Delay recovery 50. Successful postnatal care depends on: (A) Education, monitoring, and timely management (B) Ignoring warning signs (C) Avoiding healthcare visits (D) Poor newborn practices