NORCET 2023

[Q] The order in which different parts of the fetus [Q] When should mucus and blood be cleaned
come out in normal delivery is from the baby's mouth at the time of
(a) Head-Shoulder-Trunk delivery?
(b) Head - Trunk - Shoulder (a) After delivery of the head
(c) Trunk-Head-Shoulder (b) After delivery of shoulder
(d) Shoulder - Head - Trunk (c) After delivery of buttocks
[Q] Puerperium refers to the period: (d) After delivery of legs
(a) Before childbirth [Q] In which stage/stages the cord is clamped
(b) During childbirth early after delivery?
(c) Immediately after childbirth (a) Rh incompatibility
(d) Several months after childbirth (b) Prematurity
[Q] The duration of the puerperium is typically: (c) Birth Asphyxia
(a) 2 weeks (d) All of the above
(b) 4 weeks [Q] When should the cord be clamped?
(c) 6 weeks (a) When pulsation stops in it
(d) 8 weeks (b) Whenever it is convenient
[Q] During the puerperium, lochia refers to: (c) 2-3 minutes after delivery
(a) Maternal blood loss during childbirth (d) All of the above
(b) The first milk produced by the breasts [Q] Late Cord Clamping May Cause Premature
(c) Uterine contractions after childbirth Babies
(d) Vaginal discharge containing blood and (a) Hypovolemia
tissue debris (b) Hypervolemia
[Q] The phase of lochia that follows lochia rubra (c) Hyperthermia
and is characterized by a pinkish-brown color (d) Hypothermia
due to a decrease in blood content is called: [Q] Uterus weighs after delivery
(a) Lochia Alba (a) 250 gm
(b) Lochia serosa (b) 500 gm
(c) Lochia rubra (c) 750 gm
(d) Lochia purpura (d) 1000 gm
[Q] The process by which the uterus returns to its [Q] One of the main causes of female weight loss
pre-pregnant size and location is called: in puerperium is
(a) Dilatation (a) Diuresis
(b) Effacement (b) Anorexia
(c) Involution (c) Vomiting
(d) Retraction (d) Diarrhoea
[Q] The hormone responsible for stimulating [Q] The main hormone of galactopoiesis is
uterine contractions and initiating lactation (a) Oxytocin
during the puerperium is: (b)Prolactin
(a) Estrogen (c) Adrenaline
(b) Progesterone (d) Insulin
(c) Oxytocin [Q] Not Part of the Lactation Reflex
(d) Prolactin (a) Oxytocin (b) Sucking
[Q] During the puerperium, the mother may (c) Pitutary (d) Pancreas
experience after pains, which are: [Q] The condition in which the placenta or
(a) Contractions during labor placental fragments remain in the uterus
(b) Contractions that occur only during after childbirth is called:
breastfeeding (a) Uterine atony
(c) Contractions that help expel the placenta (b) Placenta accreta
(d) Contractions that help the uterus return to its (c) Retained placenta
pre-pregnancy size (d) Uterine inversion

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[Q] Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a serious (d) More than 24 hours before delivery
complication during the puerperium. It is [Q] Prolonged rupture of membrane means
defined as excessive bleeding of more than: rupture of membrane...................
(a) 200 mL within 24 hours (a) Before onset of labor at 37 weeks or beyond
(b) 500 mL within 24 hours (b) Before 37 weeks of gestation and before
(c) 1000 mL within 24 hours onset of labor
(d) 2000 mL within 24 hours (c) Before 37 completed week of pregnancy
[Q] Which of the following is not a common cause (d) More than 24 hours before delivery
of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)? [Q] Major complication in third stage of labor is:
(a) Uterine atony (a) Perineal injuries
(b) Placenta accreta (b) PPH
(c) Retained placenta (c) Sub involution
(d) Uterine involution (d) Uterine rupture
[Q] Which of the following movements occurs [Q] Which one of the following is the major cause
throughout labor in the mechanism of labor? of postpartum hemorrhage?
(a) Restitution (a) Pre-eclampsia
(b) Internal rotation (b) In coordinate uterine action
(c) External rotation (c) Atonic uterus
(d) Descent (d) Thrombin
[Q] What is a pregnant lady advised to do at
home when she complains of a sudden gush
of watery fluid per vagina?
(a) Go to the emergency immediately
(b) Ask her to use a sanitary napkin
(c) Advise her to wait for the fluid to stop
(d) Suggest that it's a normal occurrence
[Q] Vaginal examination and amniotomy during
labour causes rise in maternal plasma
oxytocin level known as:
(a) Braxton hicks contraction
(b) Lightening
(c) Ferguson reflex
(d) Show
[Q]A woman has been pushing effectively for 1
hour, a nurse should need at this time is to:
(a) Change positions frequently
(b) Ambulate
(c) Consume oral food and fluids.
(d) Rest between contractions
[Q] What is the purpose of doing fourth
maneuver:
(a) To know fetal part at the funds
(b) To assess the degree of flexion or attitude
(c) To have an idea about the fetal part
(d) To know if engagement occurred or not
[Q] Premature rupture of membrane (PROM)
refers to rupture f membrane
(a) Before onset of labor at 37 weeks or beyond
(b) Before onset of labor between 28 weeks and
37 weeks of gestation
(c) Before 37 completed week of pregnancy

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