MAUD NARM PREP questions with correct answers

A mother calls you and says she thinks she is in preterm labor. Contractions are the only presenting symptom. What do you suggest? CORRECT ANSWER Have her get off her feet, correct dehydration, stop breast and sexual stimulation. {"Anne Frye: Holistic Midwifery Vol. I", p. 848-849} The female pelvis consists of_______ bones and ____joints? CORRECT ANSWER It is 4 bones and 4 joints. {Oxorn-Foote, p. 1} What is the typical length of the vagina? CORRECT ANSWER It is approximately 7-9 cm in length. In the early stages, the amnion covers? CORRECT ANSWER It covers the embryo. All of the following are associated risk factors for PROM EXCEPT: Twins, breech, vaginal infection, LGA, history of PROM, incompetent cervix, polyhydramnios? CORRECT ANSWER LGA What is considered the fourth trimester? CORRECT ANSWER The first three months following birth What is the most common cause of bleeding in the third trimester? CORRECT ANSWER It is probably cervical change. {"Anne Frye: Holistic Midwifery Vol. I", p. 851} What are fetal heart tones, fetal movement felt by examiner, and ultrasound showing IUP of the positive signs of pregnancy? CORRECT ANSWER Some positive signs of pregnancy