Basic Midwifery Practice
Questions/Midwifery - Anatomy and
Physiology - STUDY TEST GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What term refers to the initial dividing of the zygote cells? - ANS Cleavage
Which branch of hormones target the reproductive systems in both males and females?
- ANS Gonadotrophic Hormones
Where is testosterone made? - ANS Interstitial Cells
Where are sperm stored and matured? - ANS Epididymis
Where are sperm made? - ANS Seminiferous Tubules
What is the function of FSH in females? - ANS Stimulate development of Graafian
Follicle & Ovarian release of Oestrogen
What is the function of FHS in males? - ANS Stimulates sperm production
Which hormone stimulates ovulation? - ANS LH
Which term refers to unspecialised cells which have no specific function? - ANS
Differentiation
What hormone does the Corpus Luteum release? - ANS Progesterone
Which hormones stimulate contractions of the uterus? - ANS Oxytocin
Which organ destroys hormones? - ANS Liver
What is the function of LH in females? - ANS Triggers ovulation an conversion of
Graafian Follicle to Corpus Luteum
,HCG prevents the Corpus Luteum from breaking down , which hormone does it
release? - ANS Progesterone
Under which category does female fertility fall? - ANS Cyclical
Which hormone is produced by the Graafian Follicle? - ANS Oestrogen
Which are the pituitary hormones in females? - ANS FHS & LH
Which hormone stimulates lactation? - ANS Prolactin
Which hormone prevents the monthly occurrence of menstruation in pregnancy? - ANS
Progesterone
Testosterone production is stimulated by the release of ? - ANS ICSH - Interstitial Cell
Stimulating Hormone
At approximately which day does ovulation occur? - ANS Day 14
ROA - ANS Right Occiput Anterior
LOP - ANS Left Occiput Posterior
What are the 6Cs? - ANS Commitment, Communication, Courage, Competence,
Care, Compassion
When have you shown commitment? - ANS I have devoted myself for almost 6 years
to swimming. It has been a fond hobby of mine that I have committed myself to and do it
at least twice a week (excluding lockdown unfortunately). I started swimming at 11 years
old and progressed very quickly through the levels- my coach said i was a very fast
learner- and within 2 and a half years I was in the advanced group and doing club level
swimming. I also took my passion for swimming further and enrolled in the clubs rookie
lifeguard training and have so far achieved my level 2 silver award as well as learning
basic first aid skills for in and out the water and I am also now an assistant instructor
there myself. I work closely alongside the families of the children that I teach and build
up a stable and trusting rapport with them. Working with the team has taught me many
skills like working in a team and on my own, adapting to different environments
, - ANS and thinking quickly on my feet during every circumstance. In this field of
work you really do have to have eyes and ears everywhere as well as have a good
knowledge of child protection. I feel like I could bring my knowledge and excellent
teamwork skills to your midwifery course
When do you think you have shown good communication skills? - ANS As an
assistant swimming teacher, it is part of my many responsibilities to communicate
effectively with the students, staff and families that are all a part of the company. It is
vital that we do so to protect the students, as well as the staff in the institution and I
believe strongly that I have demonstrated this very well throughout my time as an
assistant. I have listened attentively to those around me and asked multiple questions in
attempt to better myself at the job. Also, in circumstances where communication is
paramount, for instance a child has been sick, or someone has slipped on the poolside,
I have listened and communicated with my fellow staff members well to control the
situation, make sure the family of the child and the child stay calm and so we can get
the situation dealt with as quickly as we can.
How would you react if you saw a neighbour in your community hitting a small child? -
ANS Well, to begin with this is quite a complex ethical situation, with a very vulnerable
person right in the centre who won't be able to fend for themself the same way an older
person would be able to. However, it can be questioned whether you would approach
the situation straight away because I wouldn't know if the parent (or whatever relation
the person had to the child) would feel under threat or criticized by me approaching, and
I don't know whether they will be more abusive or 'take it out' on the child when they are
at home. You would also have to use your common sense in the situation and assess it.
Is the child in any immediate danger, if so the police should be called immediately as no
matter what culture the parent is from, in this country hitting a child is illegal. Also, if the
abuse has been going on for some time and the NSPCC will have records on these
kinds of
- ANS actions. However before I do this, I would have to observe the situation and
assess the child (do they look scared, frightened or are they acting normally and
laughing at the situation- however im not sure a child would be laughing in this
situation). If the childs life was in danger I would step in myself as it is my job as a
midwife or a student midwife to protect children from abuse and maltreatment, prevent
harm to a childs health or development and to make sure that the child grows up in a
safe and stable home.
, However you've really got to look at the mothers point of view as well. What could be
the reasons behind her hitting her child? maybe she is stressed out and this is a cry for
help. maybe she needs that extra support in her
- ANS life to help her cope and that assault could be a one time thing brought on by
stress. As the family are my neighbours, as a midwife who knows about safeguarding
children I would talk to them about services like home start and other voluntary services
that could help support them during the tough time they are going through. Having a
child can be so stressful, and maybe that abuse was a one time thing that the parents
instantly regretted. If not, maybe it stemmed from a long line of generational abuse. If
so, I would love to help it stop there.
Why have you chosen to be a midwife? - ANS As cliché as it sounds, I really have
wanted to be a midwife since I was 6 years old, starting when my mum was pregnant
with my brother, and one evening she let me use a foetal doppler to scan his heartbeat.
I went on to ask my dad what the people that scanned the mummy's tummies were
called and he told me that they were 'Midwives'- and that was the moment when I
decided that being a midwife was the path that I wanted to take. Of course back then I
was only interested in cuddling babies all day and using the foetal doppler that my mum
had at home to scan tummys. But as I grew, I learnt more about Midwifery and about
the true meaning of the profession. I developed a true understanding of what it meant to
be a Midwife and that it's really about the amazing mothers who pass through our doors;
supporting them in every decision they make and offering them care that is
well-rounded care that
- ANS isn't subject to discrimination of any kind. I have been captivated by the idea
of being a midwife and have researched into it thoroughly throughout the past year to
better my knowledge, and each day I wake up wanting it with more passion than i did
the day before
What are the roles of a midwife - ANS - to support and care for women going through
a normal pregnancy through the antenatal period, labour and postnatal period
- to offer care that is free of judgement and discrimination of any kind and also allows
the mother to make her own decisions about her pregnancy and birth of her baby
- to work in a multidisciplinary team efficiently (constructed of doctors, nurses, lactation
consultants, physiotherapists, paramedics, anaesthetists) and communicate effectively
with them to provide the care to their patients and their families that they deserve and
require.
- assessing care requirements and writing care plans
- carrying out screenings
Questions/Midwifery - Anatomy and
Physiology - STUDY TEST GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What term refers to the initial dividing of the zygote cells? - ANS Cleavage
Which branch of hormones target the reproductive systems in both males and females?
- ANS Gonadotrophic Hormones
Where is testosterone made? - ANS Interstitial Cells
Where are sperm stored and matured? - ANS Epididymis
Where are sperm made? - ANS Seminiferous Tubules
What is the function of FSH in females? - ANS Stimulate development of Graafian
Follicle & Ovarian release of Oestrogen
What is the function of FHS in males? - ANS Stimulates sperm production
Which hormone stimulates ovulation? - ANS LH
Which term refers to unspecialised cells which have no specific function? - ANS
Differentiation
What hormone does the Corpus Luteum release? - ANS Progesterone
Which hormones stimulate contractions of the uterus? - ANS Oxytocin
Which organ destroys hormones? - ANS Liver
What is the function of LH in females? - ANS Triggers ovulation an conversion of
Graafian Follicle to Corpus Luteum
,HCG prevents the Corpus Luteum from breaking down , which hormone does it
release? - ANS Progesterone
Under which category does female fertility fall? - ANS Cyclical
Which hormone is produced by the Graafian Follicle? - ANS Oestrogen
Which are the pituitary hormones in females? - ANS FHS & LH
Which hormone stimulates lactation? - ANS Prolactin
Which hormone prevents the monthly occurrence of menstruation in pregnancy? - ANS
Progesterone
Testosterone production is stimulated by the release of ? - ANS ICSH - Interstitial Cell
Stimulating Hormone
At approximately which day does ovulation occur? - ANS Day 14
ROA - ANS Right Occiput Anterior
LOP - ANS Left Occiput Posterior
What are the 6Cs? - ANS Commitment, Communication, Courage, Competence,
Care, Compassion
When have you shown commitment? - ANS I have devoted myself for almost 6 years
to swimming. It has been a fond hobby of mine that I have committed myself to and do it
at least twice a week (excluding lockdown unfortunately). I started swimming at 11 years
old and progressed very quickly through the levels- my coach said i was a very fast
learner- and within 2 and a half years I was in the advanced group and doing club level
swimming. I also took my passion for swimming further and enrolled in the clubs rookie
lifeguard training and have so far achieved my level 2 silver award as well as learning
basic first aid skills for in and out the water and I am also now an assistant instructor
there myself. I work closely alongside the families of the children that I teach and build
up a stable and trusting rapport with them. Working with the team has taught me many
skills like working in a team and on my own, adapting to different environments
, - ANS and thinking quickly on my feet during every circumstance. In this field of
work you really do have to have eyes and ears everywhere as well as have a good
knowledge of child protection. I feel like I could bring my knowledge and excellent
teamwork skills to your midwifery course
When do you think you have shown good communication skills? - ANS As an
assistant swimming teacher, it is part of my many responsibilities to communicate
effectively with the students, staff and families that are all a part of the company. It is
vital that we do so to protect the students, as well as the staff in the institution and I
believe strongly that I have demonstrated this very well throughout my time as an
assistant. I have listened attentively to those around me and asked multiple questions in
attempt to better myself at the job. Also, in circumstances where communication is
paramount, for instance a child has been sick, or someone has slipped on the poolside,
I have listened and communicated with my fellow staff members well to control the
situation, make sure the family of the child and the child stay calm and so we can get
the situation dealt with as quickly as we can.
How would you react if you saw a neighbour in your community hitting a small child? -
ANS Well, to begin with this is quite a complex ethical situation, with a very vulnerable
person right in the centre who won't be able to fend for themself the same way an older
person would be able to. However, it can be questioned whether you would approach
the situation straight away because I wouldn't know if the parent (or whatever relation
the person had to the child) would feel under threat or criticized by me approaching, and
I don't know whether they will be more abusive or 'take it out' on the child when they are
at home. You would also have to use your common sense in the situation and assess it.
Is the child in any immediate danger, if so the police should be called immediately as no
matter what culture the parent is from, in this country hitting a child is illegal. Also, if the
abuse has been going on for some time and the NSPCC will have records on these
kinds of
- ANS actions. However before I do this, I would have to observe the situation and
assess the child (do they look scared, frightened or are they acting normally and
laughing at the situation- however im not sure a child would be laughing in this
situation). If the childs life was in danger I would step in myself as it is my job as a
midwife or a student midwife to protect children from abuse and maltreatment, prevent
harm to a childs health or development and to make sure that the child grows up in a
safe and stable home.
, However you've really got to look at the mothers point of view as well. What could be
the reasons behind her hitting her child? maybe she is stressed out and this is a cry for
help. maybe she needs that extra support in her
- ANS life to help her cope and that assault could be a one time thing brought on by
stress. As the family are my neighbours, as a midwife who knows about safeguarding
children I would talk to them about services like home start and other voluntary services
that could help support them during the tough time they are going through. Having a
child can be so stressful, and maybe that abuse was a one time thing that the parents
instantly regretted. If not, maybe it stemmed from a long line of generational abuse. If
so, I would love to help it stop there.
Why have you chosen to be a midwife? - ANS As cliché as it sounds, I really have
wanted to be a midwife since I was 6 years old, starting when my mum was pregnant
with my brother, and one evening she let me use a foetal doppler to scan his heartbeat.
I went on to ask my dad what the people that scanned the mummy's tummies were
called and he told me that they were 'Midwives'- and that was the moment when I
decided that being a midwife was the path that I wanted to take. Of course back then I
was only interested in cuddling babies all day and using the foetal doppler that my mum
had at home to scan tummys. But as I grew, I learnt more about Midwifery and about
the true meaning of the profession. I developed a true understanding of what it meant to
be a Midwife and that it's really about the amazing mothers who pass through our doors;
supporting them in every decision they make and offering them care that is
well-rounded care that
- ANS isn't subject to discrimination of any kind. I have been captivated by the idea
of being a midwife and have researched into it thoroughly throughout the past year to
better my knowledge, and each day I wake up wanting it with more passion than i did
the day before
What are the roles of a midwife - ANS - to support and care for women going through
a normal pregnancy through the antenatal period, labour and postnatal period
- to offer care that is free of judgement and discrimination of any kind and also allows
the mother to make her own decisions about her pregnancy and birth of her baby
- to work in a multidisciplinary team efficiently (constructed of doctors, nurses, lactation
consultants, physiotherapists, paramedics, anaesthetists) and communicate effectively
with them to provide the care to their patients and their families that they deserve and
require.
- assessing care requirements and writing care plans
- carrying out screenings
