Postpartum Support International Perinatal Mental Health Certification Sample Questions:
1. 79. Untreated prolonged depression and anxiety in pregnancy can have effects on obstetrical outcomes that include:
A) reduced gestational age
B) higher rates of vacuum-assisted delivery
C) reduced infant Apgar scores.
D) increased risk of birth defects
2. 36. In follow-up appointments or visits with parents and their new baby, it may be useful if the nurse can identify parental behaviors that can either facilitate or inhibit attachment. What is a facilitating behavior?
A) The parents have difficulty naming the infant.
B) The parents do not move from fingertip touch to palmar contact and holding.
C) The parents hover around the infant, directing attention to and pointing at the infant.
D) The parents make no effort to interpret the actions or needs of the infant.
3. 19. Risk factors for postpartum depression include: (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)
A) History of abuse
B) Red hair
C) History of mental illness
D) Marriage
E) Giving birth to a male child
F) Concurrent life events
4. 107. Which of the following is considered a social support intervention?
A) Helpline
B) Dyadic intervention
C) Light therapy
D) Partner assisted therapy
5. 12. Postpartum depression symptoms are similar to ________ symptoms.
A) Borderline Personality
B) Bipolar Disorder
C) Depression unrelated to childbirth
D) Anorexia Nervosa
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: A | Question # 2 Answer: C | Question # 3 Answer: A,C,F | Question # 4 Answer: A | Question # 5 Answer: C |

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