Midwifery - Anatomy and Physiology questions with correct answers

What are the 3 phases of the first stage of labour? CORRECT ANSWER Latent phase - 0-4cm, irregular contractions, cervical canal shortens (3cm to less than 0.5cm). Active phase - 4-8cm, regular contractions 2-5 mins apart and lasting over 60 seconds, cervix is mid to anterior/soft, effaced. Transitional - 8-10cm, can be brief lull in contractions, change in woman's behaviour. Where does fertilisation usually occur? CORRECT ANSWER Ampulla of the uterine tube. What is the dosage of diamorphine and how is it given? CORRECT ANSWER 5-10mg (dependent on patient size), 4 hourly and IM. What is Pica? CORRECT ANSWER Craving of non-food items such as clay, soap, coal, etc. When should the nuchal translucency scan take place and what is it for? CORRECT ANSWER Between 11+2 and 14+1 weeks. It checks the fluid at the back of the baby's neck and is an indicator for Down's syndrome. What is tachysystole? CORRECT ANSWER More than 5 contractions in 10 minutes in spontaneous labour.