NARM EXAM 2026 CERTIFICATION TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
◉ Direct Causes. Answer: Complications directly related to
pregnancy or childbirth.
◉ Indirect Causes. Answer: Conditions exacerbated by pregnancy,
not directly caused.
◉ PPH. Answer: Postpartum hemorrhage, significant blood loss after
birth.
◉ Eclampsia. Answer: Severe complication of pregnancy
characterized by seizures.
◉ Sepsis. Answer: Severe infection leading to systemic
inflammation.
◉ Pulmonary Embolism. Answer: Blockage in lung arteries, often
from blood clots.
◉ Social Determinants of Health. Answer: Conditions affecting
health outcomes, like socioeconomic status.
,◉ Healthy Diet. Answer: Nutrient-rich food choices for optimal
health.
◉ Ultrasound. Answer: Imaging technique using sound waves to
visualize internal structures.
◉ Multiple Pregnancies. Answer: Pregnancy involving more than
one fetus.
◉ Transfer of Care. Answer: Process of transferring a patient to
another provider.
◉ Chestfeeding. Answer: Term used for breastfeeding by a male
parent.
◉ Inclusive Language. Answer: Using terms that respect all
identities and preferences.
◉ Organic Foods. Answer: Products grown without synthetic
fertilizers or pesticides.
◉ Canned Beans. Answer: Beans preserved in a sealed can for
convenience.
,◉ Dry Beans. Answer: Unprocessed beans requiring cooking before
consumption.
◉ Healthful Diet. Answer: Diet that promotes overall health and
well-being.
◉ Legal Responsibilities. Answer: Obligations of healthcare
providers under state laws.
◉ Primary Midwife. Answer: Main midwife responsible for a
patient's care.
◉ Second Midwife. Answer: Additional midwife present to assist
during birth.
◉ State Law. Answer: Legislation governing healthcare practices in a
jurisdiction.
◉ Patient Autonomy. Answer: Right of patients to make informed
decisions about care.
◉ Inclusive Language. Answer: Using language that respects all
identities.
, ◉ Midwifery Regulation. Answer: State laws governing midwifery
practices.
◉ Obstetrician Transfer. Answer: Referral to an obstetrician after 42
weeks.
◉ Practice Guidelines. Answer: Protocols midwives follow for
patient care.
◉ Shoulder Dystocia. Answer: Obstetric emergency causing fetal
shoulder entrapment.
◉ Erb's Palsy. Answer: Nerve injury affecting arm movement in
newborns.
◉ Direct Neonatal Morbidity. Answer: Injury directly resulting from
birth complications.
◉ Indirect Neonatal Morbidity. Answer: Injury resulting from
underlying maternal conditions.
◉ Cultural Diversity Training. Answer: Education on respecting
diverse cultural backgrounds.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
◉ Direct Causes. Answer: Complications directly related to
pregnancy or childbirth.
◉ Indirect Causes. Answer: Conditions exacerbated by pregnancy,
not directly caused.
◉ PPH. Answer: Postpartum hemorrhage, significant blood loss after
birth.
◉ Eclampsia. Answer: Severe complication of pregnancy
characterized by seizures.
◉ Sepsis. Answer: Severe infection leading to systemic
inflammation.
◉ Pulmonary Embolism. Answer: Blockage in lung arteries, often
from blood clots.
◉ Social Determinants of Health. Answer: Conditions affecting
health outcomes, like socioeconomic status.
,◉ Healthy Diet. Answer: Nutrient-rich food choices for optimal
health.
◉ Ultrasound. Answer: Imaging technique using sound waves to
visualize internal structures.
◉ Multiple Pregnancies. Answer: Pregnancy involving more than
one fetus.
◉ Transfer of Care. Answer: Process of transferring a patient to
another provider.
◉ Chestfeeding. Answer: Term used for breastfeeding by a male
parent.
◉ Inclusive Language. Answer: Using terms that respect all
identities and preferences.
◉ Organic Foods. Answer: Products grown without synthetic
fertilizers or pesticides.
◉ Canned Beans. Answer: Beans preserved in a sealed can for
convenience.
,◉ Dry Beans. Answer: Unprocessed beans requiring cooking before
consumption.
◉ Healthful Diet. Answer: Diet that promotes overall health and
well-being.
◉ Legal Responsibilities. Answer: Obligations of healthcare
providers under state laws.
◉ Primary Midwife. Answer: Main midwife responsible for a
patient's care.
◉ Second Midwife. Answer: Additional midwife present to assist
during birth.
◉ State Law. Answer: Legislation governing healthcare practices in a
jurisdiction.
◉ Patient Autonomy. Answer: Right of patients to make informed
decisions about care.
◉ Inclusive Language. Answer: Using language that respects all
identities.
, ◉ Midwifery Regulation. Answer: State laws governing midwifery
practices.
◉ Obstetrician Transfer. Answer: Referral to an obstetrician after 42
weeks.
◉ Practice Guidelines. Answer: Protocols midwives follow for
patient care.
◉ Shoulder Dystocia. Answer: Obstetric emergency causing fetal
shoulder entrapment.
◉ Erb's Palsy. Answer: Nerve injury affecting arm movement in
newborns.
◉ Direct Neonatal Morbidity. Answer: Injury directly resulting from
birth complications.
◉ Indirect Neonatal Morbidity. Answer: Injury resulting from
underlying maternal conditions.
◉ Cultural Diversity Training. Answer: Education on respecting
diverse cultural backgrounds.
