MIDWIFERY EXAM BUNDLE 2023_2024 QUESTIONS& ANSWERS(GRADED A+)

What is the first stage of the menstrual cycle (that lasts 4-7 days) known as? - ANSWER-Menstrual Cycle What is the second stage of the menstrual cycle (lasting 8-13 days) known as? - ANSWER-Follicular Phase What is the third stage of the menstrual cycle, occurring at day 14, known as? - ANSWE...

Woman Centred Care - ANSWER-Focusses on the woman's individual needs, expectations and aspirations Recognises women's rights to self determination Encompasses the needs of the foetus/baby, woman's family Follows the woman across the interface of all phases of pregnancy Is holistic and encompa...

What term refers to the initial dividing of the zygote cells? - ANSWER-Cleavage Which branch of hormones target the reproductive systems in both males and females? - ANSWER-Gonadotrophic Hormones Where is testosterone made? - ANSWER-Interstitial Cells Where are sperm stored and matured Bas...

Two products of impaired blood flow to the legs are thought to be linked to cramps? - ANSWER-Pyruvic acid Lactic acid Name two prevention techniques for nocturnal leg cramps - ANSWER-Hydration, stretching, avoid long periods of sitting or standing, warm baths, exercise What is the most impor...

What you explain to women about GBS screening... - ANSWER-Transient micro-organism found in the vagina and bowel. Screening is RISK BASED approach... o previous GBS-affected infant o GBS bacteruria this pregnancy o preterm (< 37 weeks) labour and imminent birth o intrapartum fever > ...

CNM definition - ANSWER-Licensed, independent healthcare provider who provides a full range of primary healthcare services for women, from adolescence to beyond menopause, to include gynecologic and family planning services; preconception care, care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum p...

Lie - ANSWER-the relationship of the long axis of the fetus to the long axis of the uterus Attitude - ANSWER-The relationship of the fetal head and limbs to the fetal trunk. Presentation - ANSWER-The part of the fetus which lies in the lower segment of the uterus. Denominator - ANSWER-A fix...

How is chronic hypertension diagnosed? - ANSWER-HTN prior to conception or prior to 20 weeks Mild chronic HTN Severe chronic HTN - ANSWER->140/90 >160/110 Persists for at least 12 weeks postpartum Baseline labs for chronic HTN Medications? - ANSWER-CBC, LFTS, creatinine, protein/crea...

in particular. Name four social determinants that can and do influence women's health. - ANSWER-sex and gender, racism, life stages, access to resources and diversity. Provide three questions each on cardiac health and pulmonary health used in an antenatal booking assessment that would determin...

What does the word midwife mean? - ANSWER-It means with women, trained professional to assist a pregnant women in childbirth and the after care for both mother and the baby. Name 4 social determinants of health - ANSWER-Culture, social norms, quality of education and access to health care service...

Midwifery Philosophy - ANSWER-- is founded on respect for women and the value of women's work of bearing and rearing each generation. - considers pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting to be healthy processes that are profound and precious events in each woman's life. • protects and enhanc...

What are the 3 phases of the first stage of labour? - ANSWER-Latent phase - 0-4cm, irregular contractions, cervical canal shortens (3cm to less than 0.5cm). Active phase - 4-8cm, regular contractions 2-5 mins apart and lasting over 60 seconds, cervix is mid to anterior/soft, effaced. Transiti...

What is the definition of "code of ethics" in midwifery care? - ANSWER-Moral principles that guide the action and behavior What is the definition of "policy" or "protocol" in midwifery care? - ANSWER-A set of rules for clinical practice What is the definition of "philosophy" in midwife...

Mary Breckenridge - ANSWER-1920's: _________________________ - First to bring nurse-midwifery to U.S. - Founded Frontier Nursing Service in early 1920's 1931 - ANSWER-__________________ First nurse midwifery school founded in the the United States; Lobestine Midwifery School Lobestine Mi...