Midwifery: | Readiness Benchmark Q&A: Expert-
Reviewed Knowledge Test for 2024/2025
A Homebirth attend by a Certified Professional Midwife: - correct answer
Are trained to manage emergencies such as resuscitation (CPR) or
postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding).
Why did maternal and infant mortality rates dropped dramatically from the
early 1900's to the mid-20th century? - correct answer Development of
medications to treat infection and control hemorrhage (bleeding).
A study in New England Journal of Medicine found: - correct answer
Women giving birth in birth centers had as good if not better outcomes in
maternal and infant mortality, lower c-section rates and increased
satisfaction
What was the common birth trend in the US during the 1950's? - correct
answer Most women were medically sedated (unconscious) while doctors
delivered their babies with foreps in the hospital.
Midwives that are present at home births or birth centers: - correct
answer Are trained in resuscitating babies
Act conservatively in protecting mom/baby and will bring a laboring mother
to the hospital if necessary
Have access to some emergency equipment and oxygen
, What was the main cause for c-section rates to rise so dramatically? -
correct answer The introduction of EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) in
hosptials
Continuous electronic fetal monitoring for low risk pregnancies: - correct
answer Increases risk of unnecessary medical interventions
What is a disadvantage of having an epidural? - correct answer The
mother may not push effectively because the epidural may make her numb
to the pressure of the baby in the birth canal.
Risks from labor induction include - correct answer • fetal distress
• uterine hyper-stimulation
• Assisted or surgical delivery
Non-pharmacological pain management can be an effective and satisfying
choice for women in labor - correct answer True
Potential risk(s) of epidural analgesia include: - correct answer •low BP
(blood pressure)
•Prolonged labor
•Severe headache
Nitrous oxide - correct answer Is safe and effective with few side effects
Reviewed Knowledge Test for 2024/2025
A Homebirth attend by a Certified Professional Midwife: - correct answer
Are trained to manage emergencies such as resuscitation (CPR) or
postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding).
Why did maternal and infant mortality rates dropped dramatically from the
early 1900's to the mid-20th century? - correct answer Development of
medications to treat infection and control hemorrhage (bleeding).
A study in New England Journal of Medicine found: - correct answer
Women giving birth in birth centers had as good if not better outcomes in
maternal and infant mortality, lower c-section rates and increased
satisfaction
What was the common birth trend in the US during the 1950's? - correct
answer Most women were medically sedated (unconscious) while doctors
delivered their babies with foreps in the hospital.
Midwives that are present at home births or birth centers: - correct
answer Are trained in resuscitating babies
Act conservatively in protecting mom/baby and will bring a laboring mother
to the hospital if necessary
Have access to some emergency equipment and oxygen
, What was the main cause for c-section rates to rise so dramatically? -
correct answer The introduction of EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) in
hosptials
Continuous electronic fetal monitoring for low risk pregnancies: - correct
answer Increases risk of unnecessary medical interventions
What is a disadvantage of having an epidural? - correct answer The
mother may not push effectively because the epidural may make her numb
to the pressure of the baby in the birth canal.
Risks from labor induction include - correct answer • fetal distress
• uterine hyper-stimulation
• Assisted or surgical delivery
Non-pharmacological pain management can be an effective and satisfying
choice for women in labor - correct answer True
Potential risk(s) of epidural analgesia include: - correct answer •low BP
(blood pressure)
•Prolonged labor
•Severe headache
Nitrous oxide - correct answer Is safe and effective with few side effects
