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What is Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC)?

A: A method of neonatal care involving incubators B: A technique involving skin-to-skin contact between mother and infant C: A form of paediatric physiotherapy D: A type of neonatal surgery

Which of the following is NOT a component of KMC?

A: Skin-to-skin contact B: Exclusive breastfeeding C: Early discharge from the hospital D: Bottle feeding

Who can provide Kangaroo Mother Care?

A: Only mothers B: Only fathers C: Both mothers and fathers D: Only healthcare professionals

What is the primary purpose of KMC?

A: To enhance cognitive development B: To regulate the infant's temperature C: To provide vaccines D: To facilitate early mobility

KMC is most beneficial for:

A: Full-term infants B: Infants with congenital abnormalities C: Premature and low birth weight infants D: Infants with infections

How long is a typical KMC session recommended to last?

A: 10 minutes B: 30 minutes C: 1-2 hours D: 24 hours

What does skin-to-skin contact in KMC help regulate in the infant?

A: Heart rate B: Blood sugar levels C: Body temperature D: All of the above

Which organization strongly supports the implementation of KMC?

A: a) World Health Organization (WHO) B: b) American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) C: c) UNICEF D: d) All of the above

In KMC, the infant is usually positioned:

A: Prone on the mother's abdomen B: Supine in an incubator C: Upright between the mother's breasts D: On the mother’s back

Exclusive breastfeeding in KMC is encouraged because:

A: It provides optimal nutrition and immunity B: It is more convenient C: It prevents infections D: All of the above

. What is Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC)?

A: a) A method of neonatal care involving incubators B: b) A technique involving skin-to-skin contact between mother and infant ✅ C: c) A form of paediatric physiotherapy D: d) A type of neonatal surgery

2. Which of the following is NOT a component of KMC?

A: a) Skin-to-skin contact B: b) Exclusive breastfeeding C: c) Early discharge from the hospital D: d) Bottle feeding

. Who can provide Kangaroo Mother Care?

A: a) Only mothers B: b) Only fathers C: c) Both mothers and fathers D: d) Only healthcare professionals

4. What is the primary purpose of KMC?

A: a) To enhance cognitive development B: b) To regulate the infant's temperature C: c) To provide vaccines D: d) To facilitate early mobility

5. KMC is most beneficial for:

A: a) Full-term infants B: b) Infants with congenital abnormalities C: c) Premature and low birth weight infants D: d) Infants with infections

6. How long is a typical KMC session recommended to last?

A: a) 10 minutes B: b) 30 minutes C: c) 1–2 hours D: d) 24 hours

7. What does skin-to-skin contact in KMC help regulate in the infant?

A: a) Heart rate B: b) Blood sugar levels C: c) Body temperature D: d) All of the above

8. Which organization strongly supports the implementation of KMC?

A: a) World Health Organization (WHO) B: b) American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) C: c) UNICEF D: d) All of the above

9. In KMC, the infant is usually positioned:

A: a) Prone on the mother's abdomen B: b) Supine in an incubator C: c) Upright between the mother's breasts D: d) On the mother’s back

10. Exclusive breastfeeding in KMC is encouraged because:

A: a) It provides optimal nutrition and immunity B: b) It is more convenient C: c) It prevents infections D: d) All of the above

11. Which of the following is a benefit of KMC for mothers?

A: a) Reduced risk of postpartum depression B: b) Increased milk production C: c) Enhanced bonding with the infant D: d) All of the above

12. How can KMC impact the duration of hospital stay for preterm infants?

A: a) It has no impact B: b) It increases the duration C: c) It decreases the duration D: d) It varies significantly

13. The KMC position can help in the prevention of which neonatal condition?

A: a) Neonatal jaundice B: b) Hypothermia C: c) Respiratory distress syndrome D: d) Neonatal sepsis

14. What is the minimum recommended duration per day for practicing KMC?

A: a) 30 minutes B: b) 1 hour C: c) 2 hours D: d) 20 hours

15. What is the ideal clothing for the baby during KMC?

A: a) Full baby suit B: b) Diaper only C: c) Full clothing with a hat D: d) Swaddled in a blanket

16. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of KMC?

A: a) Improved infant growth B: b) Enhanced cognitive development C: c) Increased dependency on incubators D: d) Better infant sleep patterns

17. When was KMC first introduced?

A: a) 1940s B: b) 1970s C: c) 1980s D: d) 1990s

18. Who pioneered the KMC method?

A: a) Dr. Nils Bergman B: b) Dr. Edgar Rey Sanabria C: c) Dr. Benjamin Spock D: d) Dr. Virginia Apgar

19. Which is a crucial element for successful KMC implementation?

A: a) Adequate hospital infrastructure B: b) Trained healthcare providers C: c) Parental education and support D: d) All of the above

20. Which of the following is a barrier to KMC implementation?

A: a) Lack of awareness among parents B: b) Cultural beliefs and practices C: c) Inadequate healthcare staff training D: d) All of the above

21. KMC is particularly recommended in regions with:

A: a) High-tech neonatal care facilities B: b) Limited resources and high infant mortality rates C: c) Low birth rates D: d) High rates of congenital anomalies

22. Which of the following statements about KMC is true?

A: a) KMC can only be practiced in hospitals B: b) KMC requires expensive equipment C: c) KMC can be practiced at home after discharge D: d) KMC is a temporary measure until the infant gains weight

23. How does KMC affect breastfeeding duration?

A: a) It shortens the duration of breastfeeding B: b) It has no effect on breastfeeding C: c) It lengthens the duration of breastfeeding D: d) It makes breastfeeding difficult

24. What role does the father's involvement in KMC play?

A: a) It has no significant role B: b) It can substitute the mother entirely C: c) It supports the mother and enhances infant bonding D: d) It is discouraged

25. Which of the following is a psychological benefit of KMC for infants?

A: a) Reduced crying and stress B: b) Delayed developmental milestones C: c) Increased susceptibility to infections D: d) Decreased emotional bonding with parents