Community Mid Wife

The role of a Community Midwife (CMW) serves as the backbone of maternal and neonatal healthcare within the PPHI framework, particularly in Pakistan’s rural healthcare landscape. Mastering this subject is not merely an academic requirement; it is a clinical imperative for candidates appearing in competitive examinations, including SPSC-led health recruitments and specialized departmental tests. These exams prioritize candidates who demonstrate a profound understanding of community-based obstetric care, emergency referral protocols, and the socio-cultural nuances of maternal health. At Professional Academy (MM Online), we recognize that success in these high-stakes assessments requires more than rote memorization. Our curated quiz is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. We focus on critical competencies, including antenatal care, safe delivery practices, and post-partum surveillance, which are frequently tested in HEC-standardized and provincial health service papers. To excel, candidates should move beyond surface-level definitions. Focus your preparation strategy on the "Golden Hour" interventions, WHO-standardized maternal safety protocols, and the specific administrative guidelines governing PPHI centers. This module serves as a diagnostic tool to evaluate your readiness for field-based decision-making. By engaging with these expert-vetted questions, you are not just preparing for an exam—you are reinforcing the professional expertise required to deliver life-saving care in the most underserved regions of our country. Elevate your performance by mastering the core principles that define excellence in community midwifery.

Practice questions

  1. Quickening occurs at:
    • 8 weeks
    • 12 weeks
    • 18–20 weeks
    • 30 weeks
  2. Magnesium sulfate is used for:
    • Anemia
    • Hypertension
    • Seizures
    • Infection
  3. Measles vaccine is given at:
    • Birth
    • 6 weeks
    • 9 months
    • 2 years
  4. Weight gain in pregnancy should be:
    • 3 kg
    • 5 kg
    • 10–12 kg
    • 20 kg
  5. First milk is called:
    • Mature milk
    • Formula
    • Colostrum
    • Casein
  6. Breech means:
    • Head first
    • Shoulder first
    • Buttocks first
    • Face first
  7. Best indicator of fetal well-being:
    • BP
    • Fundal height
    • Fetal heart sound
    • Weight
  8. IUCD is inserted:
    • Cervix
    • Ovary
    • Uterus
    • Vagina
  9. ORS treats:
    • Fever
    • Dehydration
    • Infection
    • Anemia
  10. Partograph monitors:
    • Weight
    • BP
    • Labor progress
    • Nutrition
  11. Neonatal period is:
    • 7 days
    • 14 days
    • 28 days
    • 40 days
  12. Anemia is Hb less than:
    • 14
    • 12
    • 11
    • 9
  13. Active management of third stage includes:
    • Massage only
    • Oxytocin
    • Antibiotics
    • Glucose
  14. Exclusive breastfeeding duration:
    • 3 months
    • 4 months
    • 6 months
    • 9 months
  15. Newborn respiration rate:
    • 10–20
    • 20–30
    • 30–60
    • 80–100
  16. Danger sign after delivery:
    • Mild pain
    • Lochia
    • Heavy bleeding
    • Breast milk
  17. Cord care should be:
    • Covered
    • Wet
    • Dry & clean
    • Oiled
  18. Rubella infection causes:
    • Cough
    • Congenital defects
    • Diarrhea
    • Jaundice
  19. Pulse rate of adult:
    • 40–60
    • 60–100
    • 120
    • 150
  20. Kangaroo mother care is for:
    • Term babies
    • Premature babies
    • Twins only
    • Mothers only
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