Midwifery National Exam Practice questions with correct answers

What you explain to women about GBS screening... CORRECT ANSWER Transient micro-organism found in the vagina and bowel. Screening is RISK BASED approach... o previous GBS-affected infant o GBS bacteruria this pregnancy o preterm ( 37 weeks) labour and imminent birth o intrapartum fever 380C o membrane rupture 18 hrs. Via HVS/rectal/MSU ?36/40 Early-onset neonatal Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection is the leading cause of infectious disease in the newborn. What details you must discuss with women with GBS risk factors... CORRECT ANSWER - risks & treatment - involvement of AB's - any Hx of penicillin allergy GBS cases - management... CORRECT ANSWER • All newborn babies showing signs of sepsis should undergo immediate referral and assessment from a paediatrician. This will include a full blood count and blood cultures. While waiting for culture results antibiot