NARM Study Questions – Midwifery Certification Practice & Review Guide
dysuria - correct answer ✔✔Which is not a sign of pre-eclampsia
-hypertension
-proteinuria
-dysuria
-pitting edema
foramen ovale - correct answer ✔✔What is the name of the temporary opening between the
atria in the fetal heart which allows blood to pass since it doesnt need to pass through the lungs
-ductus arteriosis
-formen ovale
-umbilical vein
-left atria
vertical transmission - correct answer ✔✔Disease that passes from parent to offspring across
the placenta is transmitted by a:
-horizontal spread
-vertical spread
-circular spread
-oblique spread
penny royal - correct answer ✔✔an example of an herb that is contraindicated for pregnancy is
-alfalfa
-pennyroyal
-chamomile
-peppermint
,retraction and contraction - correct answer ✔✔in what ways do the uterine muscles act to
dilate the cervix
-detraction and contraction
-retraction and contraction
-contraction and subinvolution
-flexion and descent
retroverted uterus - correct answer ✔✔an anterior cervix in a non pregnant women indicates:
-retroverted uterus
-antiverted uterus
-anterior uterus
-bicornate uterus
estrogen - correct answer ✔✔which hormone controls the proliferative phase of the menstrual
cycle
- progesterone
-luteinizing hormone
-hCG
-Estrogen
prolactin - correct answer ✔✔this hormone does not play a part in the control of the ovary
during the normal menstrual cycle but if produced in excessive amount such as during
breastfeeding it will inhibit ovulation
-oxytocin
-estrogen
-progesterone
,-prolactin
ylang ylang - correct answer ✔✔which of the following essential oils has been identified as
helping to reduce BP in pregnancy at term?
-ylang ylang
-peppermint
-rosemary
-thyme
diagonal conjugate approximately 11.5cm - correct answer ✔✔which pelvic diameter is
considered normal
-bituberous diameter of 5cm
-obstetric conjugate 9cm
-interspinous diameter 8cm
-diagonal conjugate 11.5cm
syphilis - correct answer ✔✔which disease is transmitted by a spirochete treponema pallidum,
progresses through four stages and affect CNS of the fetus?
- gonorrhea
-syphilis
-HIV/AIDS
- HPV
A woman pregnant for the first time - correct answer ✔✔A rubella titer should be done on:
-a woman pregnant for the first time
- a woman who has chicken pox in the final month of her pregnancy
- a woman who can prove she was immunized against german measles
, adheres to the cervix by suction - correct answer ✔✔a cervical cap:
- adheres to the cervix by suction
-stays on only when spermacide is applied
-should be inserted 6 hours prior to intercourse
-rests in the posterior fornix and against the back of the symphisis pubis
chorionic villi invade through the entire uterine wall to the serosa layer - correct answer
✔✔placenta percreta occurs when:
-chorionic villi invade through the entire uterine wall to the serosa layer
- chorionic villi extend further than the myometrium and penetrate the uterine wall
trembling or shaking - correct answer ✔✔which of the following is not a serious warning sign
during third stage
-dizziness
-rising pulse
-pallor and clammy skin
-trembling or shaking
wearing a tight fitting bra - correct answer ✔✔which is not a comfort measure for a pp woman
with sore cracked nipples
-wearing a tight bra
-expressing milk and rubbing it on nipples
-correcting latch/position
-lanolin cream rubbed on nipples
lochia serosa is pink and lasts 6-8 weeks - correct answer ✔✔which of the following is false
dysuria - correct answer ✔✔Which is not a sign of pre-eclampsia
-hypertension
-proteinuria
-dysuria
-pitting edema
foramen ovale - correct answer ✔✔What is the name of the temporary opening between the
atria in the fetal heart which allows blood to pass since it doesnt need to pass through the lungs
-ductus arteriosis
-formen ovale
-umbilical vein
-left atria
vertical transmission - correct answer ✔✔Disease that passes from parent to offspring across
the placenta is transmitted by a:
-horizontal spread
-vertical spread
-circular spread
-oblique spread
penny royal - correct answer ✔✔an example of an herb that is contraindicated for pregnancy is
-alfalfa
-pennyroyal
-chamomile
-peppermint
,retraction and contraction - correct answer ✔✔in what ways do the uterine muscles act to
dilate the cervix
-detraction and contraction
-retraction and contraction
-contraction and subinvolution
-flexion and descent
retroverted uterus - correct answer ✔✔an anterior cervix in a non pregnant women indicates:
-retroverted uterus
-antiverted uterus
-anterior uterus
-bicornate uterus
estrogen - correct answer ✔✔which hormone controls the proliferative phase of the menstrual
cycle
- progesterone
-luteinizing hormone
-hCG
-Estrogen
prolactin - correct answer ✔✔this hormone does not play a part in the control of the ovary
during the normal menstrual cycle but if produced in excessive amount such as during
breastfeeding it will inhibit ovulation
-oxytocin
-estrogen
-progesterone
,-prolactin
ylang ylang - correct answer ✔✔which of the following essential oils has been identified as
helping to reduce BP in pregnancy at term?
-ylang ylang
-peppermint
-rosemary
-thyme
diagonal conjugate approximately 11.5cm - correct answer ✔✔which pelvic diameter is
considered normal
-bituberous diameter of 5cm
-obstetric conjugate 9cm
-interspinous diameter 8cm
-diagonal conjugate 11.5cm
syphilis - correct answer ✔✔which disease is transmitted by a spirochete treponema pallidum,
progresses through four stages and affect CNS of the fetus?
- gonorrhea
-syphilis
-HIV/AIDS
- HPV
A woman pregnant for the first time - correct answer ✔✔A rubella titer should be done on:
-a woman pregnant for the first time
- a woman who has chicken pox in the final month of her pregnancy
- a woman who can prove she was immunized against german measles
, adheres to the cervix by suction - correct answer ✔✔a cervical cap:
- adheres to the cervix by suction
-stays on only when spermacide is applied
-should be inserted 6 hours prior to intercourse
-rests in the posterior fornix and against the back of the symphisis pubis
chorionic villi invade through the entire uterine wall to the serosa layer - correct answer
✔✔placenta percreta occurs when:
-chorionic villi invade through the entire uterine wall to the serosa layer
- chorionic villi extend further than the myometrium and penetrate the uterine wall
trembling or shaking - correct answer ✔✔which of the following is not a serious warning sign
during third stage
-dizziness
-rising pulse
-pallor and clammy skin
-trembling or shaking
wearing a tight fitting bra - correct answer ✔✔which is not a comfort measure for a pp woman
with sore cracked nipples
-wearing a tight bra
-expressing milk and rubbing it on nipples
-correcting latch/position
-lanolin cream rubbed on nipples
lochia serosa is pink and lasts 6-8 weeks - correct answer ✔✔which of the following is false
