Paediatrics Day 1 Quiz - Midwives Revision

Welcome to your Paediatrics Day 1 Quiz

22 June 2025

Attempt all 25 Questions

1. What is the primary goal of antenatal care?

A) To ensure the mother’s comfort during pregnancy

B) To recognize and manage any problems that may influence fetal development

C) To provide education on parenting techniques

D) To determine the gender of the fetus

2. At what week is a fetus generally considered viable?

A) 20 weeks

B) 24 weeks

C) 28 weeks

D) 34 weeks

3. What substance coats the fetus after 28 weeks, helping protect the skin?

A) Lanugo

B) Milia

C) Vernix

D) Meconium

4. Which reflex involves a baby turning its head towards a light source?

A) Moro Reflex

B) Pupil Reflex

C) Grasp Reflex

D) Rooting Reflex

5. Which term describes a child from birth to one year of age?

A) Neonate

B) Infant

C) Toddler

D) Preschooler

6. What condition might involve a white vaginal discharge or spotting in newborn girls due to maternal hormones?

A) Lanugo

B) Milia

C) False Period

D) Mongolian Spots

7. Which statement about neonatal breathing is correct?

A) Newborns use their chest muscles to breathe

B) Newborns breathe at a rate of 10-20 times per minute

C) Newborns often have short pauses between breaths

D) Newborns have a systolic blood pressure of 100-120 mmHg

8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a normal full-term newborn?

A) Weight around 3.5 kg

B) Length about 50 cm

C) Head circumference 30 cm

D) Prominent abdomen

9. Which reflex is necessary for feeding in a newborn?

A) Moro Reflex

B) Rooting Reflex

C) Pupil Reflex

D) Withdrawal Reflex

10. What is the definition of a post-term baby?

A) Born before 37 weeks of gestation

B) Born between 37 and 41 weeks of gestation

C) Born with a birth weight of less than 2500 grams

D) Born at 42 weeks of gestation or more

11. What is the average birth weight range of an infant in many parts of the world?

A) 2-2.5 kg

B) 3-3.5 kg

C) 4-4.5 kg

D) 1.5-2 kg

12. What is the main cause of physiological jaundice in newborns?

A) High red blood cell breakdown and immature liver function

B) Excessive breastfeeding

C) Low oxygen levels at birth

D) Delayed cord clamping

13. What is the average occipito-frontal head circumference of a newborn?

A) 30 cm

B) 35 cm

C) 40 cm

D) 45 cm

14. What is the normal breathing rate for a newborn?

A) 10-20 breaths per minute

B) 20-30 breaths per minute

C) 30-60 breaths per minute

D) 60-80 breaths per minute

15. Which temporary fetal structure closes to establish normal adult circulation?

A) Placenta

B) Foramen ovale

C) Amniotic sac

D) Umbilical cord

16. What is the first stool of a newborn called?

A) Transitional stool

B) Meconium

C) Vernix caseosa

D) Bilirubin

17. What indicates a sterile gut at birth?

A) Presence of meconium

B) Absence of bowel sounds

C) No bacterial colonization

D) Fully developed digestive system

18. What is the Apgar score used for?

A. Assessing the baby's feeding ability

B. Evaluating the newborn's physical condition

C. Measuring the baby's weight

D. Determining the baby's sleep patterns

19. What is the purpose of administering vitamin K to newborns?

A. To boost the immune system

B. To prevent hemorrhagic diseases

C. To improve respiratory function

D. To enhance growth and development

20. What should a mother be educated about during postpartum care?

A. How to perform CPR on the baby

B. Recognizing signs of infection in the baby

C. Administering vaccinations at home

D. Performing advanced medical procedures

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