Saudi Prometric Nursing Maternal and Child Health 3

Question 1

A neonate born at 34 weeks gestation is at highest risk for which complication related to surfactant deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory distress syndrome

Answer

Surfactant deficiency in preterm infants leads to alveolar collapse and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), most common in infants born before 36 weeks.

Question 2

A woman at 28 weeks gestation presents with painless bright red vaginal bleeding. Which condition should be suspected first?

Accepted Answer

Placenta previa

Answer

Painless bright red bleeding in the second or third trimester is the classic presentation of placenta previa, where the placenta covers the cervical os.

Question 3

Which immunization is contraindicated during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)

Answer

MMR is a live attenuated vaccine and is contraindicated during pregnancy due to the theoretical risk of fetal infection.

Question 4

A 3-year-old child is brought in with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and low-grade fever. Which condition is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)

Answer

The classic triad of barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and low-grade fever in a toddler is characteristic of croup, caused most often by parainfluenza virus.

Question 5

According to WHO, the recommended duration of exclusive breastfeeding is:

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life to achieve optimal growth, development, and health.

Saudi Prometric Nursing Practice Test

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Saudi Prometric Nursing Maternal and Child Health 3