DOH Nursing Maternal and Child Health Nursing

Question 1

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi standard for antenatal assessment by nurses?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive assessment including vital signs, fundal height, fetal heart rate, urine testing, weight monitoring, and screening for gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Apgar scoring at 1 and 5 minutes, vital signs, physical examination, gestational age assessment, and initiation of skin-to-skin contact

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based lactation support including positioning and latch assessment, education on feeding cues, addressing common problems, and referral to lactation consultants

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Weight-based dosing calculations, independent double-check by two nurses, use of appropriate measuring devices, and age-appropriate formulations

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Follow the UAE national immunization schedule, verify vaccination history, obtain consent, observe correct technique, monitor for reactions, and maintain accurate records

Answer

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.

DOH Nursing Practice Test

DOH Nursing Practice Test

DOH Nursing Maternal and Child Health Nursing