DOH Nursing Maternal and Child Health Nursing — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the DOH Abu Dhabi standard for antenatal assessment by nurses?
- Only check blood pressure at each visit
- Comprehensive assessment including vital signs, fundal height, fetal heart rate, urine testing, weight monitoring, and screening for gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia (Correct answer)
- Antenatal assessment is physician-only
- Only assess at the first visit
Correct answer: Comprehensive assessment including vital signs, fundal height, fetal heart rate, urine testing, weight monitoring, and screening for gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia
DOH antenatal nursing assessment includes vital signs, fundal height measurement, fetal heart auscultation, urine dipstick, weight monitoring, gestational diabetes screening, pre-eclampsia surveillance, and psychosocial assessment.
Question 2: What neonatal assessment must DOH Abu Dhabi nurses perform immediately after birth?
- Only weigh the baby
- Apgar scoring at 1 and 5 minutes, vital signs, physical examination, gestational age assessment, and initiation of skin-to-skin contact (Correct answer)
- Only cord clamping
- Assessment is delayed until the pediatrician arrives
Correct answer: Apgar scoring at 1 and 5 minutes, vital signs, physical examination, gestational age assessment, and initiation of skin-to-skin contact
DOH requires immediate neonatal assessment including Apgar scoring at 1 and 5 minutes, comprehensive vital signs, systematic physical examination, gestational age assessment, and facilitation of immediate skin-to-skin bonding.
Question 3: What breastfeeding support does DOH Abu Dhabi require nurses to provide?
- Formula feeding is promoted equally
- Evidence-based lactation support including positioning and latch assessment, education on feeding cues, addressing common problems, and referral to lactation consultants (Correct answer)
- Only provide a breastfeeding pamphlet
- Breastfeeding support is only provided by lactation consultants
Correct answer: Evidence-based lactation support including positioning and latch assessment, education on feeding cues, addressing common problems, and referral to lactation consultants
DOH promotes breastfeeding through nursing support including proper positioning and latch assessment, education on demand feeding and hunger cues, troubleshooting common problems, and referral to lactation specialists.
Question 4: What is the DOH Abu Dhabi protocol for pediatric medication safety?
- Use adult dosing guidelines
- Weight-based dosing calculations, independent double-check by two nurses, use of appropriate measuring devices, and age-appropriate formulations (Correct answer)
- Estimate doses based on age
- No special considerations for pediatric medications
Correct answer: Weight-based dosing calculations, independent double-check by two nurses, use of appropriate measuring devices, and age-appropriate formulations
DOH pediatric medication safety requires weight-based dose calculation (mg/kg), mandatory independent double-check, use of oral syringes (not household spoons), and selection of age-appropriate formulations.
Question 5: What childhood immunization protocols does DOH Abu Dhabi require nurses to follow?
- Immunization is optional in Abu Dhabi
- Follow the UAE national immunization schedule, verify vaccination history, obtain consent, observe correct technique, monitor for reactions, and maintain accurate records (Correct answer)
- Only physicians can administer vaccines
- Parents decide the vaccination schedule
Correct answer: Follow the UAE national immunization schedule, verify vaccination history, obtain consent, observe correct technique, monitor for reactions, and maintain accurate records
DOH requires nurses to follow the UAE national immunization schedule, verify prior vaccinations, obtain informed consent, use correct administration technique, monitor for adverse reactions, and maintain accurate immunization records.
Question 6: What is the DOH Abu Dhabi standard for managing pediatric emergencies?
- Transfer all children to adult emergency departments
- Pediatric-specific triage using validated tools, age-appropriate vital sign parameters, weight-based medication dosing, and family-centered emergency care (Correct answer)
- Use adult assessment parameters for children
- Only pediatric specialists manage emergencies
Correct answer: Pediatric-specific triage using validated tools, age-appropriate vital sign parameters, weight-based medication dosing, and family-centered emergency care
DOH pediatric emergency standards include specific triage systems (e.g., Pediatric Assessment Triangle), age-appropriate vital sign reference ranges, weight-based treatment protocols, and family-centered care approaches.
DOH Nursing Maternal and Child Health Nursing
What is the DOH Abu Dhabi standard for antenatal assessment by nurses?