Qatar DHP Maternal & Newborn Nursing Practice Questions

1. A pregnant patient at 30 weeks asks why her haemoglobin is slightly lower than before pregnancy. What is the best explanation?

1. A. Plasma volume increases more than red cell mass, diluting the blood
2. B. The fetus destroys maternal red blood cells
3. C. Pregnancy suppresses red blood cell production in the bone marrow
4. D. Maternal blood volume decreases during pregnancy

2. How should an oxytocin infusion for induction of labour be set up?

1. A. By gravity drip as the only IV line, adjusting the rate by hand
2. B. As an intramuscular injection repeated every hour until labour starts
3. C. As a rapid, undiluted intravenous bolus given by the nurse
4. D. Diluted, via infusion pump, as a secondary line into a primary IV

3. A woman is pregnant for the fourth time. She has had one term birth, one set of twins born at 34 weeks and one miscarriage at 10 weeks. All her children are alive. How is her history recorded using GTPAL?

1. A. G4 T1 P2 A1 L3
2. B. G4 T1 P1 A1 L3
3. C. G5 T1 P1 A1 L3
4. D. G3 T1 P1 A1 L3

4. A newborn with rising jaundice is being observed. Which finding should the nurse report immediately as a possible sign of bilirubin toxicity to the brain?

1. A. A high-pitched cry with arching of the back
2. B. Yellow colouring of the face and chest
3. C. Sleeping between feeds
4. D. Frequent loose, greenish stools

5. A patient had gestational diabetes that resolved after delivery. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate for her discharge teaching?

1. A. "Gestational diabetes does not come back in future pregnancies."
2. B. "No further blood glucose testing is needed now your baby is born."
3. C. "You have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, so regular glucose checks matter."
4. D. "Your diabetes will now continue for the rest of your life."