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MIDW216 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 What are the ACM National Midwifery Guidelines for consultation and Referral? Decision making • Optimal Care • Midwife as care provider • National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation & Referral • Can access via the ACM website - need to pay to download. • Most clinical areas will have a copy What are key features of collaborative practice? • The woman remains the centre of process • Care plan is developed in ke...

Hypothyroidism - ANSWER-A condition of a deficient thyroid Tachypnea - ANSWER-Fast breathing Apnea - ANSWER-not breathing Antepartum - ANSWER-before birth Postpartum - ANSWER-after birth Intrapartum - ANSWER-between birth Dystocia - ANSWER-Condition of a difficult/abnormal childbirth Lymphoma - ANSWER-lymphatic tumor Bradycardia - ANSWER-slow heart Primigravida - ANSWER-a women who is pregnant for the first time Appendectomy - ANSWER-surgical removal of the appendix...

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/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...

Definition of a midwife - ANSWER-A person who has successfully completed a midwifery education programme that is duly recognized in the country where it is located; who has acquired the requisite qualifications to be registered and/or legally licensed to practice midwifery and use the title 'midwife'; and who demonstrates competency in the practice of midwifery Brady prefix - ANSWER-Slow Dys prefix - ANSWER-Difficulty, abnormal Articul root - ANSWER-Joint Aur root - ANSWER-Ear ...

adolescent- factors in pregnancy/ IP - answer-Prone to late entry to care and poor compliance with AP schedule Increased risk for LBW and PTL; HTN disorders in pregnancy; PTL and PTB, IUGR, infant mortality Advanced maternal age (older than 35 years) - answer-Higher incidence of infertility and 1st-trimester SAB and ectopic pregnancy Proportional increase in rates of genetic abnormalities with advancing age increased rates of complications including: HTN disorders of pregnancy PTB...

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 ...

cord reduction - ANSWER-if the cord is loose, slip it forward over the head before the delivery of shoulders birth through the cord - ANSWER-if the cord is too tight to reduce but still has some mobility, slip it back over the shoulders as the infant is born, allowing the infant to be born through the cord somersault maneuver - ANSWER-if the cord is too tight to slip over the shoulders but loose enough to permit some movement, use one hand to keep the head close to the maternal thigh throu...

Midwifery Boards- Prenatal care and Fetal assessment Questions with complete solution

Hypothyroidism - ANSWER-A condition of a deficient thyroid Tachypnea - ANSWER-Fast breathing Apnea - ANSWER-not breathing Antepartum - ANSWER-before birth Postpartum - ANSWER-after birth Intrapartum - ANSWER-between birth Dystocia - ANSWER-Condition of a difficult/abnormal childbirth Lymphoma - ANSWER-lymphatic tumor Bradycardia - ANSWER-slow heart Primigravida - ANSWER-a women who is pregnant for the first time Appendectomy - ANSWER-surgical removal of the appendix...

Home Birth Benefits - ANSWER-lower maternal morbidity, Higher rate of satisfaction Home Birth Risks - ANSWER-Cannot handle high risk births, Delay in transfer in emergency Freestanding Birth Center Advantages - ANSWER-More access to medical equipment, No routine interventions Freestanding Birth Center Risks - ANSWER-Cannot handle high risk birth, Still a slight delay in transfer to hospital Hospital Benefits - ANSWER-Offers strong pain relief, Quick response in case of emergency H...