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In this post, we’re diving deep into Child Health Nursing Unit 2 – “The Healthy Child”, an essential topic for BSc Nursing, GNM, and competitive nursing exams.
Alright 👍 Now we’ll continue with Part 2 MCQs 101–200.
In this post, we’re diving deep into Child Health Nursing Unit 2 – “The Healthy Child”, an essential topic for BSc Nursing, GNM, and competitive nursing exams.
Alright 👍 Now we’ll continue with Part 2 MCQs 101–200.
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Preparing for nursing exams becomes easier when concepts are broken down into simple, exam-oriented points. If you’re a BSc Nursing, GNM, or competitive nursing exam aspirant, this post will help you master a high-yield topic from Child Health Nursing—Unit 2: The Healthy Child.
This section focuses on the most important area students often struggle with:
- Needs of normal children at different stages
- Parental guidance
- Breastfeeding & weaning
- Developmental needs
- Nutrition across age groups
To make things simple, I have added 100 MCQs (101–200) with accurate answers and short explanations—designed to strengthen your understanding as well as your exam score.
These MCQs are based on:
Latest exam trends
Updated child health guidelines
Standard nursing books (Marilyn Hockenberry, Ashwill, Potter & Perry, etc.)
WHO recommendations
Let’s dive into the most scoring section of Unit 2.
Part 2 (A): MCQs 101–150
Section I – Needs of Infants (0–1 year)
Q101. The most important need of a newborn immediately after birth is:
a) Feeding
b) Warmth
c) Bathing
d) Sleep
✅ Answer: b) Warmth
👉 Explanation: Prevention of hypothermia is life-saving; feeding & sleep follow.
Q102. A neonate should be fed:
a) Only when he cries
b) Every 1–2 hours strictly
c) On demand, 8–12 times/day
d) Once every 6 hours
✅ Answer: c) On demand, 8–12 times/day
👉 Explanation: Breastfeeding should be frequent & demand-based.
Q103. The best method to promote bonding in the newborn period:
a) Bottle feeding
b) Skin-to-skin contact (Kangaroo care)
c) Cradle rocking
d) Pacifier use
✅ Answer: b) Skin-to-skin contact
👉 Explanation: Kangaroo care enhances bonding, warmth & lactation.
Q104. A 6-month-old infant needs complementary feeding because:
a) Breast milk becomes toxic
b) Breast milk becomes nutritionally insufficient
c) Child refuses breast
d) Immunity declines
✅ Answer: b) Breast milk becomes nutritionally insufficient
👉 Explanation: Iron & calorie needs increase after 6 months.
Q105. Which is the first recommended complementary food?
a) Cow’s milk
b) Dal water
c) Mashed rice/soft cereal
d) Biscuits
✅ Answer: c) Mashed rice/soft cereal
👉 Explanation: Easily digestible, culturally acceptable, semi-solid foods are recommended.
Q106. Primary emotional need of infants is:
a) Play
b) Independence
c) Consistent caregiver response
d) Group belonging
✅ Answer: c) Consistent caregiver response
👉 Explanation: Builds trust vs. mistrust (Erikson).
Q107. Sleep requirement for a newborn:
a) 10 hours/day
b) 12 hours/day
c) 16–18 hours/day
d) 20–22 hours/day
✅ Answer: c) 16–18 hours/day
Q108. Weaning should ideally begin at:
a) 2 months
b) 4 months
c) 6 months
d) 12 months
✅ Answer: c) 6 months
Q109. Which vitamin deficiency is most likely in exclusively breastfed infants without supplements?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B12
c) Vitamin D
d) Vitamin K
✅ Answer: c) Vitamin D
👉 Explanation: Human milk is deficient in Vitamin D; supplementation is needed.
Q110. Colostrum is rich in:
a) Fat
b) Vitamin C
c) Immunoglobulin A
d) Starch
✅ Answer: c) Immunoglobulin A
👉 Explanation: Provides passive immunity to infant.
Section II – Needs of Toddlers (1–3 years)
Q111. Major developmental need of toddlers is:
a) Socialization with peers
b) Autonomy and independence
c) Academic learning
d) Sexual identity
✅ Answer: b) Autonomy and independence
Q112. Toilet training is best started at:
a) 6 months
b) 12 months
c) 18–24 months
d) 4 years
✅ Answer: c) 18–24 months
👉 Explanation: Sphincter control matures by 18–24 months.
Q113. Nutritional need of toddlers is best described as:
a) Large, 3 meals/day
b) Small, frequent meals (grazing)
c) Only milk feeds
d) High protein, no carbohydrate
✅ Answer: b) Small, frequent meals
👉 Explanation: Toddlers have small stomachs, need 5–6 small meals/day.
Q114. A common parental concern in toddlers is:
a) Increased appetite
b) Physiological anorexia
c) Excessive sleep
d) Late puberty
✅ Answer: b) Physiological anorexia
👉 Explanation: Growth slows, appetite decreases in 1–3 years.
Q115. Safety for toddlers is critical because:
a) They are more intelligent
b) They have curiosity & mobility without danger awareness
c) They are supervised constantly
d) They never explore
✅ Answer: b) Curiosity & mobility without danger awareness
Q116. Which toy is most appropriate for a 2-year-old?
a) Marbles
b) Building blocks
c) Chess
d) Needle and thread
✅ Answer: b) Building blocks
👉 Explanation: Promotes motor and problem-solving skills.
Q117. Tantrums in toddlers are best managed by:
a) Corporal punishment
b) Ignoring the behavior
c) Giving in immediately
d) Isolating in a dark room
✅ Answer: b) Ignoring the behavior
👉 Explanation: Consistent, calm approach works best.
Q118. A 2-year-old child clings to mother in new surroundings. This is:
a) Abnormal
b) Normal separation anxiety
c) Attachment disorder
d) Delayed milestone
✅ Answer: b) Normal separation anxiety
Q119. Common sleep requirement of toddlers:
a) 6–8 hrs/day
b) 10–12 hrs/day + naps
c) 14–16 hrs/day
d) 20 hrs/day
✅ Answer: b) 10–12 hrs/day + naps
Q120. Most important role of parent during toddlerhood:
a) Provide full freedom
b) Provide structured choices
c) Impose strict rules only
d) Ignore misbehavior
✅ Answer: b) Provide structured choices
👉 Explanation: Encourages autonomy while ensuring safety.
Section III – Needs of Preschool Children (3–6 years)
Q121. Preschool child’s greatest developmental task:
a) Initiative vs. guilt
b) Identity vs. role confusion
c) Industry vs. inferiority
d) Autonomy vs. shame
✅ Answer: a) Initiative vs. guilt
Q122. Best toy for a 4-year-old:
a) Board games
b) Pretend play items (doctor set, kitchen set)
c) Crossword puzzle
d) Clay for modeling
✅ Answer: b) Pretend play items
Q123. Sleep requirement for preschool children:
a) 6–8 hrs
b) 8–9 hrs
c) 10–12 hrs
d) 14 hrs
✅ Answer: c) 10–12 hrs
Q124. The best discipline technique for preschool children:
a) Harsh punishment
b) Reasoning, time-outs
c) Isolation for long hours
d) Ignoring all misbehavior
✅ Answer: b) Reasoning, time-outs
Q125. Preschoolers often display:
a) Egocentric thinking
b) Conservation of mass
c) Abstract reasoning
d) Adult-like logic
✅ Answer: a) Egocentric thinking
Q126. Most important parental role for preschooler:
a) Allowing independence with guidance
b) Strictly controlling play
c) Avoiding social interactions
d) Giving full academic training
✅ Answer: a) Allowing independence with guidance
Q127. Nutrition advice for preschoolers:
a) Restrict fat completely
b) Balanced diet including proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins
c) Unlimited sweets for energy
d) Milk only
✅ Answer: b) Balanced diet including proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins
Q128. Imaginary friends in preschoolers are:
a) Abnormal
b) Indicative of psychosis
c) Normal developmental phenomenon
d) Always harmful
✅ Answer: c) Normal developmental phenomenon
Q129. At this stage, children are most susceptible to:
a) Peer pressure
b) Night fears & nightmares
c) Identity crisis
d) Stress fractures
✅ Answer: b) Night fears & nightmares
Q130. The best parental guidance for preschool learning:
a) Encourage exploration & play-based learning
b) Focus only on academics
c) Allow TV all day
d) Avoid questions
✅ Answer: a) Encourage exploration & play-based learning
Section IV – Needs of School-Age Children (6–12 years)
Q131. Key developmental task of school-age children is:
a) Initiative vs. guilt
b) Industry vs. inferiority
c) Identity vs. role confusion
d) Autonomy vs. shame
✅ Answer: b) Industry vs. inferiority
Q132. Most important need for school-age children:
a) Peer approval & competence
b) Dependency on parents
c) Abstract reasoning
d) Sexual identity
✅ Answer: a) Peer approval & competence
Q133. Best toy for a 7-year-old:
a) Dolls
b) Lego sets, puzzles, board games
c) Rattles
d) Pretend play kitchen
✅ Answer: b) Lego sets, puzzles, board games
Q134. Common problem in school-age children:
a) Stranger anxiety
b) Enuresis (bedwetting)
c) Physiological anorexia
d) Imaginary friends
✅ Answer: b) Enuresis
Q135. Nutrition for school-age children should focus on:
a) Growth & preparing for puberty
b) Only milk
c) Restricting protein
d) Unlimited junk food
✅ Answer: a) Growth & preparing for puberty
Q136. Parental guidance for school-age children includes:
a) Encouraging competition only
b) Promoting teamwork, school involvement, and hobbies
c) Avoiding peer relationships
d) Isolating during study
✅ Answer: b) Promoting teamwork, school involvement, and hobbies
Q137. Best approach to discipline in this stage:
a) Corporal punishment
b) Clear rules with logical consequences
c) Ignoring all behaviors
d) Excessive freedom
✅ Answer: b) Clear rules with logical consequences
Q138. School-age children begin to understand:
a) Abstract concepts
b) Concrete operations like conservation
c) Egocentric thought
d) Sensorimotor reflexes
✅ Answer: b) Concrete operations like conservation
Q139. Peer group influence is most evident during:
a) Infancy
b) Toddlerhood
c) School age
d) Old age
✅ Answer: c) School age
Q140. Sleep requirement of school-age children:
a) 6 hrs
b) 8–9 hrs
c) 10–12 hrs
d) 14 hrs
✅ Answer: b) 8–9 hrs
Section V – Needs of Adolescents (12–18 years)
Q141. Key developmental task of adolescence is:
a) Autonomy vs. shame
b) Initiative vs. guilt
c) Identity vs. role confusion
d) Industry vs. inferiority
✅ Answer: c) Identity vs. role confusion
Q142. Major nutritional need in adolescence:
a) High carbohydrate only
b) Increased protein, iron, calcium
c) Only fats
d) Vitamin C only
✅ Answer: b) Increased protein, iron, calcium
Q143. Peer pressure is strongest during:
a) Infancy
b) Toddlerhood
c) Adolescence
d) Old age
✅ Answer: c) Adolescence
Q144. Common sleep requirement in adolescence:
a) 5–6 hrs
b) 6–8 hrs
c) 8–10 hrs
d) 12 hrs
✅ Answer: c) 8–10 hrs
Q145. Common parental issue during adolescence:
a) Over-dependence
b) Rebellion and conflict
c) Separation anxiety
d) Stranger fear
✅ Answer: b) Rebellion and conflict
Q146. Best parental guidance for adolescents:
a) Avoiding discussions
b) Open communication, guidance with respect
c) Strict authoritarian rules only
d) No privacy
✅ Answer: b) Open communication, guidance with respect
Q147. Common psychosocial risk in adolescents:
a) Night terrors
b) Thumb sucking
c) Substance abuse & peer influence
d) Stranger anxiety
✅ Answer: c) Substance abuse & peer influence
Q148. A 14-year-old girl seeks more time with peers than family. This is:
a) Abnormal
b) Normal developmental stage
c) Psychiatric illness
d) Regressive behavior
✅ Answer: b) Normal developmental stage
Q149. Role of parents during adolescence:
a) Provide complete freedom without supervision
b) Balance autonomy with guidance and support
c) Avoid emotional discussions
d) Focus only on academics
✅ Answer: b) Balance autonomy with guidance and support
Q150. Health education priority for adolescents:
a) Nutrition & personal hygiene
b) Only immunization
c) Only sleep hygiene
d) Only play
✅ Answer: a) Nutrition & personal hygiene
a) Feeding
b) Warmth
c) Bathing
d) Sleep
✅ Answer: b) Warmth
👉 Explanation: Prevention of hypothermia is life-saving; feeding & sleep follow.
Q102. A neonate should be fed:
a) Only when he cries
b) Every 1–2 hours strictly
c) On demand, 8–12 times/day
d) Once every 6 hours
✅ Answer: c) On demand, 8–12 times/day
👉 Explanation: Breastfeeding should be frequent & demand-based.
Q103. The best method to promote bonding in the newborn period:
a) Bottle feeding
b) Skin-to-skin contact (Kangaroo care)
c) Cradle rocking
d) Pacifier use
✅ Answer: b) Skin-to-skin contact
👉 Explanation: Kangaroo care enhances bonding, warmth & lactation.
Q104. A 6-month-old infant needs complementary feeding because:
a) Breast milk becomes toxic
b) Breast milk becomes nutritionally insufficient
c) Child refuses breast
d) Immunity declines
✅ Answer: b) Breast milk becomes nutritionally insufficient
👉 Explanation: Iron & calorie needs increase after 6 months.
Q105. Which is the first recommended complementary food?
a) Cow’s milk
b) Dal water
c) Mashed rice/soft cereal
d) Biscuits
✅ Answer: c) Mashed rice/soft cereal
👉 Explanation: Easily digestible, culturally acceptable, semi-solid foods are recommended.
Q106. Primary emotional need of infants is:
a) Play
b) Independence
c) Consistent caregiver response
d) Group belonging
✅ Answer: c) Consistent caregiver response
👉 Explanation: Builds trust vs. mistrust (Erikson).
Q107. Sleep requirement for a newborn:
a) 10 hours/day
b) 12 hours/day
c) 16–18 hours/day
d) 20–22 hours/day
✅ Answer: c) 16–18 hours/day
Q108. Weaning should ideally begin at:
a) 2 months
b) 4 months
c) 6 months
d) 12 months
✅ Answer: c) 6 months
Q109. Which vitamin deficiency is most likely in exclusively breastfed infants without supplements?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B12
c) Vitamin D
d) Vitamin K
✅ Answer: c) Vitamin D
👉 Explanation: Human milk is deficient in Vitamin D; supplementation is needed.
Q110. Colostrum is rich in:
a) Fat
b) Vitamin C
c) Immunoglobulin A
d) Starch
✅ Answer: c) Immunoglobulin A
👉 Explanation: Provides passive immunity to infant.
Section II – Needs of Toddlers (1–3 years)
Q111. Major developmental need of toddlers is:
a) Socialization with peers
b) Autonomy and independence
c) Academic learning
d) Sexual identity
✅ Answer: b) Autonomy and independence
Q112. Toilet training is best started at:
a) 6 months
b) 12 months
c) 18–24 months
d) 4 years
✅ Answer: c) 18–24 months
👉 Explanation: Sphincter control matures by 18–24 months.
Q113. Nutritional need of toddlers is best described as:
a) Large, 3 meals/day
b) Small, frequent meals (grazing)
c) Only milk feeds
d) High protein, no carbohydrate
✅ Answer: b) Small, frequent meals
👉 Explanation: Toddlers have small stomachs, need 5–6 small meals/day.
Q114. A common parental concern in toddlers is:
a) Increased appetite
b) Physiological anorexia
c) Excessive sleep
d) Late puberty
✅ Answer: b) Physiological anorexia
👉 Explanation: Growth slows, appetite decreases in 1–3 years.
Q115. Safety for toddlers is critical because:
a) They are more intelligent
b) They have curiosity & mobility without danger awareness
c) They are supervised constantly
d) They never explore
✅ Answer: b) Curiosity & mobility without danger awareness
Q116. Which toy is most appropriate for a 2-year-old?
a) Marbles
b) Building blocks
c) Chess
d) Needle and thread
✅ Answer: b) Building blocks
👉 Explanation: Promotes motor and problem-solving skills.
Q117. Tantrums in toddlers are best managed by:
a) Corporal punishment
b) Ignoring the behavior
c) Giving in immediately
d) Isolating in a dark room
✅ Answer: b) Ignoring the behavior
👉 Explanation: Consistent, calm approach works best.
Q118. A 2-year-old child clings to mother in new surroundings. This is:
a) Abnormal
b) Normal separation anxiety
c) Attachment disorder
d) Delayed milestone
✅ Answer: b) Normal separation anxiety
Q119. Common sleep requirement of toddlers:
a) 6–8 hrs/day
b) 10–12 hrs/day + naps
c) 14–16 hrs/day
d) 20 hrs/day
✅ Answer: b) 10–12 hrs/day + naps
Q120. Most important role of parent during toddlerhood:
a) Provide full freedom
b) Provide structured choices
c) Impose strict rules only
d) Ignore misbehavior
✅ Answer: b) Provide structured choices
👉 Explanation: Encourages autonomy while ensuring safety.
Section III – Needs of Preschool Children (3–6 years)
Q121. Preschool child’s greatest developmental task:
a) Initiative vs. guilt
b) Identity vs. role confusion
c) Industry vs. inferiority
d) Autonomy vs. shame
✅ Answer: a) Initiative vs. guilt
Q122. Best toy for a 4-year-old:
a) Board games
b) Pretend play items (doctor set, kitchen set)
c) Crossword puzzle
d) Clay for modeling
✅ Answer: b) Pretend play items
Q123. Sleep requirement for preschool children:
a) 6–8 hrs
b) 8–9 hrs
c) 10–12 hrs
d) 14 hrs
✅ Answer: c) 10–12 hrs
Q124. The best discipline technique for preschool children:
a) Harsh punishment
b) Reasoning, time-outs
c) Isolation for long hours
d) Ignoring all misbehavior
✅ Answer: b) Reasoning, time-outs
Q125. Preschoolers often display:
a) Egocentric thinking
b) Conservation of mass
c) Abstract reasoning
d) Adult-like logic
✅ Answer: a) Egocentric thinking
Q126. Most important parental role for preschooler:
a) Allowing independence with guidance
b) Strictly controlling play
c) Avoiding social interactions
d) Giving full academic training
✅ Answer: a) Allowing independence with guidance
Q127. Nutrition advice for preschoolers:
a) Restrict fat completely
b) Balanced diet including proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins
c) Unlimited sweets for energy
d) Milk only
✅ Answer: b) Balanced diet including proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins
Q128. Imaginary friends in preschoolers are:
a) Abnormal
b) Indicative of psychosis
c) Normal developmental phenomenon
d) Always harmful
✅ Answer: c) Normal developmental phenomenon
Q129. At this stage, children are most susceptible to:
a) Peer pressure
b) Night fears & nightmares
c) Identity crisis
d) Stress fractures
✅ Answer: b) Night fears & nightmares
Q130. The best parental guidance for preschool learning:
a) Encourage exploration & play-based learning
b) Focus only on academics
c) Allow TV all day
d) Avoid questions
✅ Answer: a) Encourage exploration & play-based learning
Section IV – Needs of School-Age Children (6–12 years)
Q131. Key developmental task of school-age children is:
a) Initiative vs. guilt
b) Industry vs. inferiority
c) Identity vs. role confusion
d) Autonomy vs. shame
✅ Answer: b) Industry vs. inferiority
Q132. Most important need for school-age children:
a) Peer approval & competence
b) Dependency on parents
c) Abstract reasoning
d) Sexual identity
✅ Answer: a) Peer approval & competence
Q133. Best toy for a 7-year-old:
a) Dolls
b) Lego sets, puzzles, board games
c) Rattles
d) Pretend play kitchen
✅ Answer: b) Lego sets, puzzles, board games
Q134. Common problem in school-age children:
a) Stranger anxiety
b) Enuresis (bedwetting)
c) Physiological anorexia
d) Imaginary friends
✅ Answer: b) Enuresis
Q135. Nutrition for school-age children should focus on:
a) Growth & preparing for puberty
b) Only milk
c) Restricting protein
d) Unlimited junk food
✅ Answer: a) Growth & preparing for puberty
Q136. Parental guidance for school-age children includes:
a) Encouraging competition only
b) Promoting teamwork, school involvement, and hobbies
c) Avoiding peer relationships
d) Isolating during study
✅ Answer: b) Promoting teamwork, school involvement, and hobbies
Q137. Best approach to discipline in this stage:
a) Corporal punishment
b) Clear rules with logical consequences
c) Ignoring all behaviors
d) Excessive freedom
✅ Answer: b) Clear rules with logical consequences
Q138. School-age children begin to understand:
a) Abstract concepts
b) Concrete operations like conservation
c) Egocentric thought
d) Sensorimotor reflexes
✅ Answer: b) Concrete operations like conservation
Q139. Peer group influence is most evident during:
a) Infancy
b) Toddlerhood
c) School age
d) Old age
✅ Answer: c) School age
Q140. Sleep requirement of school-age children:
a) 6 hrs
b) 8–9 hrs
c) 10–12 hrs
d) 14 hrs
✅ Answer: b) 8–9 hrs
Section V – Needs of Adolescents (12–18 years)
Q141. Key developmental task of adolescence is:
a) Autonomy vs. shame
b) Initiative vs. guilt
c) Identity vs. role confusion
d) Industry vs. inferiority
✅ Answer: c) Identity vs. role confusion
Q142. Major nutritional need in adolescence:
a) High carbohydrate only
b) Increased protein, iron, calcium
c) Only fats
d) Vitamin C only
✅ Answer: b) Increased protein, iron, calcium
Q143. Peer pressure is strongest during:
a) Infancy
b) Toddlerhood
c) Adolescence
d) Old age
✅ Answer: c) Adolescence
Q144. Common sleep requirement in adolescence:
a) 5–6 hrs
b) 6–8 hrs
c) 8–10 hrs
d) 12 hrs
✅ Answer: c) 8–10 hrs
Q145. Common parental issue during adolescence:
a) Over-dependence
b) Rebellion and conflict
c) Separation anxiety
d) Stranger fear
✅ Answer: b) Rebellion and conflict
Q146. Best parental guidance for adolescents:
a) Avoiding discussions
b) Open communication, guidance with respect
c) Strict authoritarian rules only
d) No privacy
✅ Answer: b) Open communication, guidance with respect
Q147. Common psychosocial risk in adolescents:
a) Night terrors
b) Thumb sucking
c) Substance abuse & peer influence
d) Stranger anxiety
✅ Answer: c) Substance abuse & peer influence
Q148. A 14-year-old girl seeks more time with peers than family. This is:
a) Abnormal
b) Normal developmental stage
c) Psychiatric illness
d) Regressive behavior
✅ Answer: b) Normal developmental stage
Q149. Role of parents during adolescence:
a) Provide complete freedom without supervision
b) Balance autonomy with guidance and support
c) Avoid emotional discussions
d) Focus only on academics
✅ Answer: b) Balance autonomy with guidance and support
Q150. Health education priority for adolescents:
a) Nutrition & personal hygiene
b) Only immunization
c) Only sleep hygiene
d) Only play
✅ Answer: a) Nutrition & personal hygiene
Part 2 (B): MCQs 151–200
Section I – Breastfeeding
Q151. WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for:a) 3 months
b) 4 months
c) 6 months
d) 12 months
✅ Answer: c) 6 months
👉 Explanation: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) should be practiced for the first 6 months.
Q152. Best time to initiate breastfeeding after birth:
a) Immediately after delivery (within 1 hour)
b) After 6 hours
c) After 24 hours
d) After mother is discharged
✅ Answer: a) Within 1 hour
👉 Explanation: Early initiation promotes bonding & colostrum feeding.
Q153. Colostrum is important because it is rich in:
a) Protein & antibodies
b) Sugar & water
c) Fats only
d) Minerals only
✅ Answer: a) Protein & antibodies
👉 Explanation: Contains IgA, lactoferrin, leukocytes – first immunization for newborn.
Q154. Foremilk mainly provides:
a) Fat
b) Protein
c) Water & lactose
d) Iron
✅ Answer: c) Water & lactose
👉 Explanation: Foremilk quenches thirst; hindmilk is rich in fat.
Q155. Best position for breastfeeding is:
a) Cradle hold
b) Football hold
c) Side-lying hold
d) Any comfortable position
✅ Answer: d) Any comfortable position
👉 Explanation: As long as the baby latches correctly, any position is acceptable.
Q156. Most common cause of sore nipples in breastfeeding:
a) Vitamin deficiency
b) Improper latch
c) Excess feeding
d) Infection only
✅ Answer: b) Improper latch
👉 Explanation: Poor attachment leads to cracked nipples.
Q157. Which hormone stimulates milk production?
a) Oxytocin
b) Prolactin
c) Estrogen
d) Progesterone
✅ Answer: b) Prolactin
👉 Explanation: Prolactin – milk production; Oxytocin – milk ejection.
Q158. Which hormone helps in milk ejection reflex?
a) Oxytocin
b) Prolactin
c) Thyroxine
d) Cortisol
✅ Answer: a) Oxytocin
Q159. Best way to prevent breast engorgement:
a) Stop breastfeeding
b) Frequent feeding & proper emptying
c) Apply tight bandage
d) Avoid fluids
✅ Answer: b) Frequent feeding & proper emptying
Q160. Contraindication to breastfeeding includes:
a) Mother with HIV (if safe alternatives available)
b) Mother with TB on treatment
c) Mother with hepatitis B
d) Mother with mastitis
✅ Answer: a) Mother with HIV (if safe alternative feeding available)
👉 Explanation: In TB & hepatitis B, breastfeeding is encouraged with precautions.
Section II – Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF)
Q161. Exclusive breastfeeding means:
a) Only breast milk, no other fluids or foods except ORS, drops, medicines
b) Breast milk + water
c) Breast milk + cow’s milk
d) Breast milk + cereals
✅ Answer: a) Only breast milk, no other foods or fluids except medicines
Q162. A 2-month-old baby given honey is:
a) Correct practice
b) Risky – may cause botulism
c) Encouraged for digestion
d) Nutritious
✅ Answer: b) Risky – may cause botulism
Q163. Vitamin most deficient in exclusive breastfeeding (without supplementation):
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin C
c) Vitamin D
d) Vitamin E
✅ Answer: c) Vitamin D
Q164. Iron deficiency does not appear until:
a) 2–3 months
b) 4–6 months
c) 1 year
d) At birth
✅ Answer: b) 4–6 months
👉 Explanation: Maternal iron stores last till about 4–6 months.
Q165. Commonest problem when water is given along with EBF:
a) Dehydration
b) Diarrhea
c) Jaundice
d) Constipation
✅ Answer: b) Diarrhea
👉 Explanation: Water is often contaminated, increasing infection risk.
Q166. Exclusive breastfeeding protects against:
a) Diarrhea
b) ARI (respiratory infections)
c) Obesity
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
Q167. Baby friendly hospital initiative recommends:
a) Initiation of BF within 1 hour
b) Rooming-in
c) No pre-lacteal feeds
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
Q168. Pre-lacteal feeding is discouraged because:
a) It is nutritious
b) It interferes with colostrum intake and causes infection
c) It increases breast milk
d) It prevents jaundice
✅ Answer: b) Interferes with colostrum intake and increases infection risk
Q169. Which milk should not be given in the first year?
a) Cow’s milk
b) Mother’s milk
c) Formula milk
d) Breast milk substitutes
✅ Answer: a) Cow’s milk
👉 Explanation: High protein & sodium load, risk of allergy and anemia.
Q170. Exclusive breastfeeding helps mother by:
a) Preventing ovulation (lactational amenorrhea)
b) Reducing breast cancer risk
c) Emotional bonding
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
Section III – Artificial/Supplementary Feeding
Q171. Best substitute for breast milk if unavailable:
a) Buffalo’s milk
b) Cow’s milk diluted
c) Infant formula
d) Rice water
✅ Answer: c) Infant formula
Q172. Most important risk of artificial feeding:
a) Underweight
b) Infection & diarrhea
c) Obesity
d) Increased bonding
✅ Answer: b) Infection & diarrhea
Q173. Bottle feeding is discouraged mainly because:
a) Milk is unhealthy
b) Nipple confusion & infection risk
c) It is expensive
d) None
✅ Answer: b) Nipple confusion & infection risk
Q174. The correct dilution of cow’s milk for infants (<6 months):
a) 1:1 with water + sugar
b) Undiluted
c) 1:2 dilution with water
d) Only sugar water
✅ Answer: a) 1:1 with water + sugar
👉 Explanation: Cow’s milk must be diluted to reduce protein load.
Q175. A mother insists on bottle feeding. Best advice is:
a) Avoid altogether
b) If unavoidable, strict hygiene & sterilization of bottles
c) Use honey water
d) Discard formula
✅ Answer: b) Hygiene & sterilization if unavoidable
Q176. Most important deficiency in cow’s milk:
a) Vitamin C & Iron
b) Protein
c) Fat
d) Water
✅ Answer: a) Vitamin C & Iron
Q177. The best way to feed expressed breast milk to baby:
a) Feeding bottle
b) Cup and spoon
c) Syringe
d) Dropper
✅ Answer: b) Cup and spoon
👉 Explanation: Reduces nipple confusion & infection risk.
Q178. Supplementary feeding refers to:
a) Replacing breast milk completely
b) Adding solid/semi-solid foods along with breastfeeding
c) Giving only milk
d) Giving IV fluids
✅ Answer: b) Adding solid/semi-solid foods along with breastfeeding
Q179. WHO recommends continued breastfeeding with complementary feeding up to at least:
a) 12 months
b) 18 months
c) 24 months or beyond
d) 5 years
✅ Answer: c) 24 months or beyond
Q180. Commonest mistake in supplementary feeding:
a) Starting too early or too late
b) Proper consistency
c) Balanced nutrients
d) Hygienic preparation
✅ Answer: a) Starting too early or too late
Section IV – Weaning
Q181. Weaning should be started at:
a) Birth
b) 3 months
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
✅ Answer: c) 6 months
Q182. First food to be introduced during weaning:
a) Chapati pieces
b) Mashed rice, dal, soft porridge
c) Raw vegetables
d) Fried snacks
✅ Answer: b) Mashed rice, dal, soft porridge
Q183. Ideal consistency of weaning food:
a) Hard
b) Semi-solid
c) Liquid only
d) Powder
✅ Answer: b) Semi-solid
Q184. Principle of weaning is:
a) Introduce many new foods at once
b) Introduce one food at a time gradually
c) Stop breastfeeding immediately
d) Avoid semi-solid foods
✅ Answer: b) Introduce one food at a time gradually
Q185. Main danger of improper weaning:
a) Obesity
b) Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)
c) Dental caries
d) High immunity
✅ Answer: b) Protein-energy malnutrition
Q186. Best cooking oil for weaning food:
a) Vanaspati
b) Mustard/groundnut oil (small quantity)
c) No oil
d) Ghee in excess
✅ Answer: b) Mustard/groundnut oil (small quantity)
Q187. An 8-month-old baby refuses new food. Best advice is:
a) Force-feed
b) Try again after few days
c) Stop feeding completely
d) Give sweets
✅ Answer: b) Try again after few days
Q188. Ragi (finger millet) is good weaning food because it is rich in:
a) Iron & calcium
b) Vitamin C
c) Fat
d) Sodium
✅ Answer: a) Iron & calcium
Q189. A common mistake during weaning in rural India:
a) Too much milk
b) Diluted, watery foods with low calorie density
c) Excess fat
d) Too much fruits
✅ Answer: b) Diluted, watery foods with low calorie density
Q190. Which vitamin is commonly deficient during faulty weaning?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin K
c) Vitamin B12
d) Vitamin D
✅ Answer: a) Vitamin A
Section V – Clinical & Current Information
Q191. Kangaroo mother care supports:
a) Breastfeeding
b) Thermoregulation
c) Bonding
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
Q192. WHO growth standards are based on:
a) Formula-fed babies
b) Breastfed babies
c) Cow’s milk-fed babies
d) None
✅ Answer: b) Breastfed babies
Q193. Golden hour of breastfeeding refers to:
a) Feeding in the first 24 hrs
b) Feeding in the first 1 hr after birth
c) Feeding before discharge
d) Feeding after 3 days
✅ Answer: b) Feeding in the first 1 hr after birth
Q194. Best supplement for exclusively breastfed infants from 6 months:
a) Vitamin D + Iron rich foods
b) Multivitamins only
c) Sugar solution
d) Only water
✅ Answer: a) Vitamin D + Iron rich foods
Q195. A 9-month-old baby still only on breast milk. Risk is:
a) Obesity
b) Protein-energy malnutrition & anemia
c) Vitamin toxicity
d) Dehydration
✅ Answer: b) Protein-energy malnutrition & anemia
Q196. Which is a sign of adequate breastfeeding?
a) 6–8 wet diapers/day
b) Baby sleeps continuously for 24 hrs
c) Baby cries often
d) Baby loses weight continuously
✅ Answer: a) 6–8 wet diapers/day
Q197. Which is NOT a Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative step?
a) Early initiation of breastfeeding
b) Discourage bottle feeding
c) Give pre-lacteal feeds
d) Rooming-in
✅ Answer: c) Give pre-lacteal feeds
Q198. Optimal duration of breastfeeding as per WHO:
a) 6 months only
b) 12 months
c) 2 years or beyond
d) 3 months
✅ Answer: c) 2 years or beyond
Q199. Supplementary feeding should be:
a) Hygienic, thick consistency, calorie-dense
b) Watery, dilute foods
c) Only liquids
d) Irregular
✅ Answer: a) Hygienic, thick consistency, calorie-dense
Q200. Most effective national program to promote breastfeeding in India:
a) ICDS
b) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
c) Mid-day meal scheme
d) Janani Suraksha Yojana
✅ Answer: b) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
More MCQs Practice
✅ Conclusion
Child Health Nursing Unit 2 becomes easy once you understand the developmental needs of children across age groups. These 100 MCQs (101–200) cover everything from infancy to adolescence, ensuring you get exam-ready in one place. Make sure to revise them twice and note down areas where you make repeated mistakes.
Remember—mastering child health is not just for exams, but for real-world nursing practice where understanding a child’s growth, nutrition, emotions, and needs can actually save lives.
📌 Quick Summary
Here’s what you learned in this post:
🔹 Infants
- Need warmth, exclusive breastfeeding, colostrum
- Complementary feeding at 6 months
🔹 Toddlers
- Autonomy, safety, frequent meals, toilet training
🔹 Preschoolers
- Initiative, pretend play, time-outs, balanced diet
🔹 School-age children
- Industry, peer approval, rules, hobbies
🔹 Adolescents
- Identity formation, peer influence, nutrition needs
🔹 Breastfeeding & Weaning
- EBF for 6 months
- Weaning from 6 months
- BFHI steps
- Risks of artificial feeding
These points combine to form one of the highest-scoring areas in Child Health Nursing.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Are these MCQs enough for passing Child Health Nursing exams?
Yes—these questions cover major exam topics like development, breastfeeding, weaning, and parental guidance. They are more than sufficient for scoring well.
2. Are these MCQs helpful for GNM and BSc Nursing both?
Absolutely. These questions are useful for GNM 1st year, BSc 1st year, and many competitive exams like ESIC, NHM, RRB, DSSSB, UPNHM.
3. What should I study next after this set?
You should continue with:
✔️ Immunization
✔️ Growth & development milestones
✔️ PEM, Vitamin deficiencies
✔️ Common childhood disorders
4. Do I need to memorize explanations?
No—just understand the logic. The same concepts will help you answer multiple questions in the exam.
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