Midwifery Exam Prep Graded A+ 100%
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_____ is a type of mental retardation caused by insufficient iodine during fetal
development. - ANSWER-Cretinism
1 microgram of vitamin D is equivalent to how many International Units? - ANSWER-40
A baby is born without a brain. The diagnosis would be - ANSWER-anencephalic
A condition of decreased urine - ANSWER-cystitis
A condition of having a lack of clotting cells (platelets) - ANSWER-thrombopenia
A deficiency of protein can lead to a condition called _____ in which fluid accumulates
in the body's tissue spaces. - ANSWER-Edema
A fast heart rate - ANSWER-tachycardia
A female patient has a special X-ray procedure of the breasts performed the X-ray
image is called a - ANSWER-mammogram
A food product containing 95% organically produced ingredients would be labeled -
ANSWER-Organic
A gravid woman is having genetic testing done. The physician will puncture the uterus
to withdraw amniotic fluid to be used for testing. This procedure is called - ANSWER-
amniocentesis
A Gravida 2, Para 0 client is at 41 4/7 weeks gestation. She calls to report that she
hasn't felt the baby move for several hours. You see her and find the FHT consistently
140, even with vigorous palpation. Fundal height measures 37 cm, a drop of 1cm from
her exam 5 days ago. - ANSWER-The birth is imminent. Advise rest
A hemangioma means - ANSWER-A tumor of blood vessels
A lab report comes back to documenting numerous erythrocytes in the urine specimen.
The term for this is - ANSWER-hematuria
A laboring woman's body will function the best when - ANSWER-She feels relaxed and
at ease
A newborn with meconium aspiration pneumonia often finds it difficult or painful to
breath. The term for this is - ANSWER-dyspnea
,A normal range for a temporal temperature reading is: - ANSWER-98.7 F - 100.5 F
A normal range for an adult oral temperature is: - ANSWER-96.4-100.4
A woman has become sterile due to chronic inflammation of her uterine tubes from
frequent infection with sexually transmitted diseases. This tubal inflammation is called -
ANSWER-salpingitis
A woman who has given birth once - ANSWER-primiparous
A woman who has never given birth - ANSWER-nulliparous
According to Elizabeth Davis, the midwife's most basic task is to - ANSWER-Promote a
mother's relaxation and peace of mind, help promote bonding between mother and
baby, guarantee a safe birth with a good outcome and ensure that the mother's wishes
are always heeded
According to Nursing Health Assessment, what is considered to be a normal pulse
pressure? - ANSWER-40 mmHg
According to Skills for Midwifery, what is considered to be a normal pulse pressure? -
ANSWER-20 mmHg
All of the following are a normal axillary temperature in a newborn except:
A. 98.2
B. 97.7
C. 98.0
D. 97.0 - ANSWER-A
All of the following are true about medical charts except:
A They are legal documents
B. Skip one line before the beginning of each new entry
C. All entries should be dated, timed and initialed
D. Draw one straight line through any mistake made and write "error" above it -
ANSWER-B
Always allows immune cells to multiply and function to resist and resolve disease? -
ANSWER-Copper
An abnormal condition of appearing blue - ANSWER-cyanosis
An inflamed vein caused by a clot - ANSWER-thrombophlebitis
An updated set of nutritional reference values that apply to healthy people - ANSWER-
DRI
, Anesthesia - ANSWER-without feeling
Antepartum - ANSWER-before birth
Antioxidant; protects cell membranes of phagocytes and prevents damage to normal
tissue during immune response - ANSWER-Vitamin C
Antioxidant; protects phagocytes and prevents damage to normal tissue during immune
response - ANSWER-Vitamin E
Apnea - ANSWER-not breathing
Appendectomy - ANSWER-surgical removal of the appendix
Approximately 1/3 of riboflavin is supplied int he American diet by - ANSWER-Milk
Are headaches subjective or objective? - ANSWER-Subjective
Are sores/blisters in the perineal area CD or DS? - ANSWER-CD
Are swollen feet and ankles a CD or DS? - ANSWER-CD
Are visual disturbances subjective or objective? - ANSWER-Subjective
Aseptic Packaging - ANSWER-Packaging process that does not require refrigeration or
preservatives
Assessments made during labor should be charted - ANSWER-As soon as they are
completed
Assuming each has the same number of calories, which has the greatest nutrient
density?
A. 1 medium fresh orange
B. 3/4 cup orange juice
C. 2 whole wheat crackers
D. 1 slice of white enriched bread - ANSWER-A
At about what rate should the cuff be deflated? - ANSWER-2-3 mmHg per secon
Average energy intake recommended for energy balance and weight maintenance in
adults - ANSWER-EER
Average intake level that meets or exceeds the needs of 97-98% of healthy individuals -
ANSWER-RDA
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_____ is a type of mental retardation caused by insufficient iodine during fetal
development. - ANSWER-Cretinism
1 microgram of vitamin D is equivalent to how many International Units? - ANSWER-40
A baby is born without a brain. The diagnosis would be - ANSWER-anencephalic
A condition of decreased urine - ANSWER-cystitis
A condition of having a lack of clotting cells (platelets) - ANSWER-thrombopenia
A deficiency of protein can lead to a condition called _____ in which fluid accumulates
in the body's tissue spaces. - ANSWER-Edema
A fast heart rate - ANSWER-tachycardia
A female patient has a special X-ray procedure of the breasts performed the X-ray
image is called a - ANSWER-mammogram
A food product containing 95% organically produced ingredients would be labeled -
ANSWER-Organic
A gravid woman is having genetic testing done. The physician will puncture the uterus
to withdraw amniotic fluid to be used for testing. This procedure is called - ANSWER-
amniocentesis
A Gravida 2, Para 0 client is at 41 4/7 weeks gestation. She calls to report that she
hasn't felt the baby move for several hours. You see her and find the FHT consistently
140, even with vigorous palpation. Fundal height measures 37 cm, a drop of 1cm from
her exam 5 days ago. - ANSWER-The birth is imminent. Advise rest
A hemangioma means - ANSWER-A tumor of blood vessels
A lab report comes back to documenting numerous erythrocytes in the urine specimen.
The term for this is - ANSWER-hematuria
A laboring woman's body will function the best when - ANSWER-She feels relaxed and
at ease
A newborn with meconium aspiration pneumonia often finds it difficult or painful to
breath. The term for this is - ANSWER-dyspnea
,A normal range for a temporal temperature reading is: - ANSWER-98.7 F - 100.5 F
A normal range for an adult oral temperature is: - ANSWER-96.4-100.4
A woman has become sterile due to chronic inflammation of her uterine tubes from
frequent infection with sexually transmitted diseases. This tubal inflammation is called -
ANSWER-salpingitis
A woman who has given birth once - ANSWER-primiparous
A woman who has never given birth - ANSWER-nulliparous
According to Elizabeth Davis, the midwife's most basic task is to - ANSWER-Promote a
mother's relaxation and peace of mind, help promote bonding between mother and
baby, guarantee a safe birth with a good outcome and ensure that the mother's wishes
are always heeded
According to Nursing Health Assessment, what is considered to be a normal pulse
pressure? - ANSWER-40 mmHg
According to Skills for Midwifery, what is considered to be a normal pulse pressure? -
ANSWER-20 mmHg
All of the following are a normal axillary temperature in a newborn except:
A. 98.2
B. 97.7
C. 98.0
D. 97.0 - ANSWER-A
All of the following are true about medical charts except:
A They are legal documents
B. Skip one line before the beginning of each new entry
C. All entries should be dated, timed and initialed
D. Draw one straight line through any mistake made and write "error" above it -
ANSWER-B
Always allows immune cells to multiply and function to resist and resolve disease? -
ANSWER-Copper
An abnormal condition of appearing blue - ANSWER-cyanosis
An inflamed vein caused by a clot - ANSWER-thrombophlebitis
An updated set of nutritional reference values that apply to healthy people - ANSWER-
DRI
, Anesthesia - ANSWER-without feeling
Antepartum - ANSWER-before birth
Antioxidant; protects cell membranes of phagocytes and prevents damage to normal
tissue during immune response - ANSWER-Vitamin C
Antioxidant; protects phagocytes and prevents damage to normal tissue during immune
response - ANSWER-Vitamin E
Apnea - ANSWER-not breathing
Appendectomy - ANSWER-surgical removal of the appendix
Approximately 1/3 of riboflavin is supplied int he American diet by - ANSWER-Milk
Are headaches subjective or objective? - ANSWER-Subjective
Are sores/blisters in the perineal area CD or DS? - ANSWER-CD
Are swollen feet and ankles a CD or DS? - ANSWER-CD
Are visual disturbances subjective or objective? - ANSWER-Subjective
Aseptic Packaging - ANSWER-Packaging process that does not require refrigeration or
preservatives
Assessments made during labor should be charted - ANSWER-As soon as they are
completed
Assuming each has the same number of calories, which has the greatest nutrient
density?
A. 1 medium fresh orange
B. 3/4 cup orange juice
C. 2 whole wheat crackers
D. 1 slice of white enriched bread - ANSWER-A
At about what rate should the cuff be deflated? - ANSWER-2-3 mmHg per secon
Average energy intake recommended for energy balance and weight maintenance in
adults - ANSWER-EER
Average intake level that meets or exceeds the needs of 97-98% of healthy individuals -
ANSWER-RDA
