Midwifery | Updated Study Guide Q&A: Complete with
Marking Scheme & Model Responses 2024/2025
Define autolysis - correct answer destruction of cells, tissues, muscle
fibres by enzymes.
What 3 processes contribute to involution? - correct answer ischaemia,
autolysis, phagocytosis
What is the role of phagocytosis in involution? - correct answer it removes
any debris left by autolysis
What is the role of coagulation in involution? - correct answer takes place
due to platelet aggregation and the release of thromboplastin and fibrin
What is the role of vasoconstriction in involution? - correct answer overall
blood supply to the uterus reduces, resulting in a further reduction in blood
loss.
What is lochia rubra? - correct answer blood, decidua, lanugo, vernix,
shreds of chorion and amnion, meconium
What is lochia serosa? - correct answer decidua, altered blood and
serum, mucous, leukocytes
What is lochia alba? - correct answer mucous, leukocytes and other
microorganisms
, What are the signs of a perineal infection? - correct answer abnormal
discoloration, excessive pain, offensive smell
Define diuresis - correct answer excessive urination
Define dysuria - correct answer painful urination
What are the symptoms of a uti? - correct answer passing small amounts,
burning/stinging, abdominal or loin pain
What are haemorrhoids? - correct answer a.k.a. Piles, painful swelling of
a vein in the rectum, which are very common after birth and worsened by
pushing or straining
Why may ovulation be delayed in breastfeeders? - correct answer
prolactin inhibits ovulation.
What is the aim of the unicef baby friendly initiative? - correct answer
address poor hospital practices and aggressive marketing techniques by
formula companies which contribute to a decrease in breastfeeding rates
from the 50s onwards.
When were the university standards introduced in the baby friendly
initiative? - correct answer 2005
What is the first stage of the baby friendly initiative? - correct answer
building a firm foundation
Marking Scheme & Model Responses 2024/2025
Define autolysis - correct answer destruction of cells, tissues, muscle
fibres by enzymes.
What 3 processes contribute to involution? - correct answer ischaemia,
autolysis, phagocytosis
What is the role of phagocytosis in involution? - correct answer it removes
any debris left by autolysis
What is the role of coagulation in involution? - correct answer takes place
due to platelet aggregation and the release of thromboplastin and fibrin
What is the role of vasoconstriction in involution? - correct answer overall
blood supply to the uterus reduces, resulting in a further reduction in blood
loss.
What is lochia rubra? - correct answer blood, decidua, lanugo, vernix,
shreds of chorion and amnion, meconium
What is lochia serosa? - correct answer decidua, altered blood and
serum, mucous, leukocytes
What is lochia alba? - correct answer mucous, leukocytes and other
microorganisms
, What are the signs of a perineal infection? - correct answer abnormal
discoloration, excessive pain, offensive smell
Define diuresis - correct answer excessive urination
Define dysuria - correct answer painful urination
What are the symptoms of a uti? - correct answer passing small amounts,
burning/stinging, abdominal or loin pain
What are haemorrhoids? - correct answer a.k.a. Piles, painful swelling of
a vein in the rectum, which are very common after birth and worsened by
pushing or straining
Why may ovulation be delayed in breastfeeders? - correct answer
prolactin inhibits ovulation.
What is the aim of the unicef baby friendly initiative? - correct answer
address poor hospital practices and aggressive marketing techniques by
formula companies which contribute to a decrease in breastfeeding rates
from the 50s onwards.
When were the university standards introduced in the baby friendly
initiative? - correct answer 2005
What is the first stage of the baby friendly initiative? - correct answer
building a firm foundation
