Exam Flashcards
(30 cards)
Which of the following best describes the term Gravida?
A. How many multiple pregnancies
B. How many pregnancies
C. How many miscarriages/stillbirths
D. How many live births
B. How many pregnancies
Fertility depends on the ability of the ovaries to produce one dominant follicle per cycle this process is called?
A. Spermatogenesis
B. Folliculogenesis
C. Oogenesis
D. Granulogensis
C. Oogenesis
During which trimester are teratogens a major concern?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. All of the above
A. 1
Which of the following blood test is not a standard investigation at the 1st antenatal assessment ?
A. Blood group and Rhesus factor
B. Rubella immunity
C. Fasting blood sugars
D. VDRL (syphilis)
C. Fasting blood sugars
The Apgar score done 1 and 5 min post-delivery assesses newborns?
A. Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respirations
B. Appearance, pulse, grasps, activity and respirations
C. Appearance, pulse,grip, activity and respirations
D. Appearance, pulse, grunt, activity and respirations
A. Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respirations
Palpation done by the midwife can assess all of the following except?
A. The size of the fetus
B. The position of the fetus
C. The degree of the presenting part
D. The fetal heart
D. The fetal heart
When would Anti D be given in the antenatal period to a pregnant woman?
A. Routinely at 28-34 weeks
B. Threatened or spontaneous miscarriage
C. Termination of pregnancy
D. All of the above
A. Routinely at 28-34 weeks
During the antenatal period women are screened for Group B Strep (GBS) because?
A. 25% of women without knowing have GBS in their vagina
B. Group B Strep is an infection which can lead to infant mortality and/or morbidity
C. It can be treated by oral ABs in the antenatal period
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is considered a normal presentation?
A. Breech
B. Face
C. Vertex
D. Transverse
D. Transverse
An increased BMI in pregnancy is associated with all of the following except?
A. Hypertensive disorders
B. Gestational diabetes
C. Hyperemesis
D. Caesarian section
C. Hyperemesis
Routine midwifery antenatal care is able to detect all of the following except?
A. Ectopic pregnancy
B. Pre eclampsia
C. Vaginal bleeding
D. Gestational diabetes
C. Vaginal bleeding
The midwife expects to administer an oxytocin to a women after expulsion of her placenta to?
A. Relieve pain
B. Stimulate uterine contraction
C. Prevent infection
D. Facilitate rest and relaxation
B. Stimulate uterine contraction
WHO/NHMRC exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for what period of a child’s life?
A. 12months
B. 9 months
C. 6 months
D. 3months
C. 6 months
Which of the following is recommended for the newborn following birth?
A. Hep A
B. Vit D
C. Vit K
D. Hep K
C. Vit K
Gastroenteritis is best described as?
A. Diarrhea and vomiting
B. Cramps and fever
C. Diarrhea, vomiting and cramps
D. Diarrhea, cramps, vomiting and fever
A. Diarrhea and vomiting
Which is the common cause of asthma in children?
A. Exercise
B. Irritants
C. Allergies
D. Viral respiratory illness
B. Irritants
Development is defined as?
A. Development is cephalocaudal
B. development progresses from proximal to distal
C. Development progresses from gross to fine proceeds
D. Development is an increase in a skill or the ability to function
D. Development is an increase in a skill or the ability to function
You are caring for a family whose 6 month old baby is hospitalized. The mother is complaining that the child is only settled when sucking. What did Freud call this stage?
A. Anal
B. Phallic
C. Oral
D. Sensorimotor
C. Oral (0-1yr)
When assessing a women in the first stage of labour, the midwife recognizes that the most conclusive sign that uterine contractions are effective would be?
A. Dilation of the cervix
B. Descent of the fetus
C. Rupture of the amniotic membrane
D. Increase in bloody show
A. Dilation of the cervix
Which is the most common infectious organism to cause acute gastroenteritis in an infant or child?
A. Viral
B. Bacterial
C. Protozoa
D. Parasitic worms
B. Bacterial
Which method of oxygenation is recommended for a 9 month infant with severe bronchiolitis who requires 3L of oxygen?
A. Nasal prongs
B. Hudson mask
C. Non rebreather bag
D. Head box
B. Hudson mask
Which of the following best describes the phases of the second stage of labour?
A. Latent phase - feels sleepy, duration 30-45 mins
B. Active phase - overwhelming strong contractions
C. Descent phase - significant increase in contractions
D. Transitional phase - women “laboring down”, duration is 15 mins
D. Transitional phase - women “laboring down”, duration 15min
? C. Increase of contractions
You are caring for a family who’s 3 y/o is in hospital. The parents are concerned because he “doesn’t talk much”. Which other developmental area maybe affecting his speech.
A.auditory
B.social/emotional
C. Visual
D. Cognitive
A. Auditory or
D. Cognitive
You are to assess and admit a 12 months y/o who is suspected to have severe bronchiolitis when you auscultate the chest what sounds do you expect to hear?
A. Grunting
B. Crackles
C. Stridor
D. Wheeze
D. Wheeze
