Midwifery
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1. Abdominal distension Often known as bloating, it occurs 8. List 5 examinations a midwife would ➢ Primary
when substances such as gas or fluid conduct at each antenatal assessment-Identify
accumulate in the abdomen causing appointment to determine any life threatening
its outward expansion beyond normal maternal and foetal well-being and problems
girth of stomach. provide a rationale for each. ➢ Head to toe-
Assessing whole body
2. During phase 2 of the LH(Luteinizing hormone)
systematically for any
ovarian cycle what
concerns
hormone stimulates
➢ Abdomen
ovulation by assisting
palpation-To check
maturation of the
fundal height, lie,
oocyte?
attitude and
3. Give 2 Philosophical Midwifery is women centered and presentation of the
underpinnings of the midwifery is an independent baby
concept of profession. ➢ Foetal heart rate-
partnership in Doppler/pinard to
midwifery assess foetal well
4. In the follicular phase GnRH (Gonadotrophin Releasing being
of the ovarian cycle Hormone) ➢ Vital signs- In
what hormone is particular BP to
produced by the ensure no signs of
hypothalamus? pre-eclampsia
➢ Urinalysis-Protein in
5. Linea Nigra It is a dark vertical line that appears
urine indicating pre-
on the abdomen during pregnancy. It
eclampsia or diabetes
runs vertically along the midline of
the abdomen from the pubis to the 9. List and describe 5 functions of • Provides nutrients
umbilical(belly button) placenta from the mother to the
baby
6. List 3 of the 4 Legal and professional practice,
• Provides oxygen
domains of the midwifery knowledge and practice,
from the mother to the
National midwifery as primary health care and
baby
Competency reflective and ethical practice.
• Acts as a barrier to
Standards for the
most bacteria
midwife
• Has an
7. List 4 assumptions of The women takes note of regularity immunological
Naegeles rule and length of time between periods, function: maternal
last period was a true period, antigen response does
conception occurred 14 days after 1st not occur
day of last period and the women • Disposes of waste
has 28 day cycle. products from baby to
mother such as uric
acid, carbon dioxide,
urea and bilirubin
10. Name 4 social determinants of Culture, social norms,
health quality of education
and access to health
care services.
11. Name 5 1. Provides space for the baby 22. What are the 1. Increasing uterine size
functions of 2. Constant temperature indicators of baby's compatible with the gestational
amniotic fluid 3. Protects baby from injury well-being that may age of the fetus
4. Symmetrical growth and movement be determined during 2. Fetal movements that follow a
5. Benefits labour- protects placenta from antenatal visit? regular pattern from the time when
compression during contractions. they are first felt
3. Fetal heart rate that is regular
12. Name the 2 (A) Chorion- An outer layer that is thick,
and variable with a rate between
placental opaque and friable adheres to decidua.
110 and 160beats/minute
membranes (B) Amnion- An inner layer that is tough,
smooth and translucent 23. What are the social Stress, unemployment, social
determinants of support, addiction, food and
13. Name the 3 Menstrual (day 1-5), Proliferative (day 6-14)
health? transport.
phases of the and Secretary (day15-28)
Menstrual cycle 24. What does AHPRA Australian Health Practitioner
stand for? Regulation Agency
14. Name the Oestrogen, Progesterone and Relaxin
ovarian 25. What does ANMAC Australian Nursing and Midwifery
hormones stand for? Accreditation Council
15. Name the Follicle Stimulating hormone (FSH), 26. What does CCE stand Continuity of Care Experience
pituitary Lutenising Hormone (LH) and Prolactin. for?
hormones.
27. What does the word It means with women, trained
16. Purpose of It identifies foetal position and confirms lie midwife mean? professional to assist a pregnant
doing lateral which is usually longitudinal, can be women in childbirth and the after
palpation oblique or transverse. care for both mother and the baby.
17. Purpose of Reflects foetal growth progression 28. What hormone is HcG- Human Chorionic
measuring identified with a Gonadotropin
fundal height positive pregnancy
test?
18. Steps followed Fundal height, FHR, US, congenital
by midwives for defects, and RH incapability 29. What is Leopold's It's a systematic approach to
foetal Manoeuvres? abdominal palpation to determine
wellbeing foetal lie, presentation and attitude.
19. Steps followed 1. Blood tests- For GDM and anaemia 30. What is placenta Separation of the placenta from the
by midwives for testing abruption and preterm wall of the womb during
maternal well 2. Blood pressure- detect pre-eclampsia labour? pregnancy, especially when it
being 3. Urinalysis- detect pre-eclampsia occurs prematurely is known as
placenta abruption.
20. Striae It refers to the stretch marks that are
Regular contractions of the uterus
Gravidarum formed during pregnancy. It's caused by
resulting in changes in the cervix
tearing of the dermis often from rapid
that start before 37 weeks of
stretching of the skin.
pregnancy are called preterm
21. What are the • Observe signs of pregnancy labour.
aims of • Assess foetal size and growth
performing • Auscultate FHR
palpation? • Locate foetal parts
• Detect any deviation from normal
31. What is Primary health care Primary Health Care (PHC) 40. When does the Week 8
and its principles? is the essential health care embryonic period
based on practical, end?
scientifically sound and
41. Why the pregnant To avoid compression of the aorta
socially acceptable
woman is given a from the gravid uterus as this may
methods and technology. Its
wedge when affect her oxygen supply to brain.
principles are:
assessing
• Equity and social justice
• Community participation
and self-reliance
• Health promotion and
disease prevention
• Involvement of
government departments
• Political action
32. What is the name given to Tropoblast
the outer cell mass of the
blastocyst?
33. What is the name of the Pubic symphysis
midline cartilaginous joint
uniting the left and right
pubic bones
34. What is the name of the Coronal suture
suture that separates the
parietal bones and the
frontal bones
35. What is the role and • Perform
responsibilities of a midwife? • Gather information
• Documentation
• Education and support
• Recognise deviations
36. What might impact on • Patient condition
successfully completing a • Environment
health history? • Positioning
• Use of language (spoken
and unspoken)
• Cultural differences
• Personal attributes
• Timing
• Trust
• Relationship
• Communication skills
37. What name is given to the Bregmatic fontanelle
anterior fontanelle?
38. What strategies do midwives 1. Advocating for the health
use to promote midwifery as of childbearing women and
a primary health care their families
initiative? 2. Modelling a
multidisciplinary approach
39. What suture separates the 2 Sagittal suture
parietal bones?
