NCAS Maternal and Child Health 2

Question 1

A pregnant woman in her third trimester reports a sudden severe headache, visual changes, and upper right quadrant pain. The nurse suspects:

Accepted Answer

Preeclampsia with severe features requiring immediate referral

Answer

Normal pregnancy discomfort

Answer

Migraine unrelated to pregnancy

Answer

Urinary tract infection

Question 2

The Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant program in the US primarily aims to:

Accepted Answer

Improve the health of mothers, children, and children with special health needs through state-run programs

Answer

Fund adult oncology services

Answer

Provide housing assistance for low-income adults

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Administer Medicare benefits

Question 3

Which immunization is recommended for all pregnant women between 27 and 36 weeks gestation to protect the newborn from pertussis?

Accepted Answer

Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis)

Answer

MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)

Answer

Varicella

Answer

HPV

Question 4

A community health nurse is assessing a 6-week postpartum mother who reports persistent sadness, inability to bond with her baby, and insomnia. The nurse should first screen for:

Accepted Answer

Postpartum depression using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)

Answer

Thyroid dysfunction only

Answer

Anemia

Answer

Normal baby blues that require no action

Question 5

Which term describes the approach of providing comprehensive health services to women across their entire reproductive lifespan, including preconception, prenatal, and interconception care?

Accepted Answer

Life course approach to maternal health

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Episode-based care model

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Acute intervention framework

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Reactive disease management

Question 6

Safe sleep recommendations from the AAP to reduce sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) include:

Accepted Answer

Placing infants on their back on a firm, flat surface without soft bedding

Answer

Co-sleeping in the parental bed for bonding

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Placing infants on their stomach to prevent reflux

Answer

Using crib bumpers for safety