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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? - ANSWER-Ovulatory Phase What is the final stage of the menstrual cycle known as? - ANSWER-Luteal Phase What occurs during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle? - ANSWER-FSH causes follicle matu...

Midwifery National Exam Practice MCQ's -2 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectMidwifery National Exam Practice MCQ's -2 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectMidwifery National Exam Practice MCQ's -2 Questions and Answers 100% Correct 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...

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 important differential diagnosis to rule out when a pregnant patient comes in with complaints of leg cramping? - ANSWER-Deep Vein Thrombosis: Look for warm red tender swollen leg. Conflicting evidence ...

What phases are included in the 1st stage of labor? - answer-Latent Active Transition/Deceleration (according to Friedman) What hormones are dominant in these phases of parturition: Phase 0: Quiescence Phase 1: Activation Phase 2: Stimulation Phase 3: Involution - answer-0: Progesterone 1: Estrogen 2: Oxytocin and prostaglandins 3: Oxytocin and possibly thrombin Intermittent auscultation guidelines for first stage and second stage - answer-First stage: q15-30 mins Second stage: q...

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 > 380C o membrane rupture > 18 hrs. Via HVS/rectal/MSU ?36/40 Early-onset neonatal Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection is the leading cause of infectious disease in the newborn. What deta...

Baseline labs for chronic HTN Medications? - ANSWER-CBC, LFTS, creatinine, protein/creatinine ratio Antihypertensives not recommended unless they were on something before, labetolol is commonly used Management of chronic HTN--when to see pt and tests to perform? Patient education? What should they watch out for? - ANSWER-Visits every 3 weeks NST, BPP, growth US Manage diet, salt intake, exercise Visual changes, decreased fetal movement, manage BP at home and report >140/90, new-o...

Midwifery I Final Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A)Midwifery I Final Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A)Midwifery I Final Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A)Midwifery I Final Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A) 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...

Pain relief in labour - ANSWER-Entonox - gas pethidine epidural spinal block general anesthetic New Zealand College Of Midwives - ANSWER--to protect the midwife -provide education that meets council requirements -Standards review -legal representation -professional lobbying for midwifery legislation Scope of Practice - ANSWER-works in partnership with women to support, care for and advise during pregnancy, labour & up to 6 wks postpartum. To facilitate birth and provide care for t...

Presentation - ANSWER-The part of the fetus which lies in the lower segment of the uterus. Denominator - ANSWER-A fixed point on the presenting part used to describe position. Position - ANSWER-The relationship of a denominator to the quadrants of the maternal pelvis eg. left occipto anterior (LOA) Engagement - ANSWER-The largest diameter of the presenting part has passed through the pelvic brim. Pelvic brim widest from side to side. At the level of the ischial spines 0 = engagement. ...

Midwifery Board Exam- Professional Issues Questions and answers 2024 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 period; care of the normal newborn during the 1st 28 days of life; and treatment of male partners for STIs CNM practice - ANS...