MIDWIFERY QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
Lie Correct Ans- the relationship of the long axis of the fetus to the long
axis of the uterus
Attitude Correct Ans- The relationship of the fetal head and limbs to the
fetal trunk.
Presentation Correct Ans- The part of the fetus which lies in the lower
segment of the uterus.
Denominator Correct Ans- A fixed point on the presenting part used to
describe position.
Position Correct Ans- The relationship of a denominator to the quadrants
of the maternal pelvis eg. left occipto anterior (LOA)
Engagement Correct Ans- The largest diameter of the presenting part
has passed through the pelvic brim. Pelvic brim widest from side to side.
At the level of the ischial spines 0 = engagement.
Station Correct Ans- refers to the level of presenting part in relation to
the maternal ischial spines, whihc represent the narrowest diameter
through which the fetus must pass, +stations indicates that the presenting
part of the fetus has descended past the ischial spines.
,Mechanisms of labour Correct Ans- Passive movements of the fetus as it
passes through the birth canal, adapting to the shape of the maternal
pelvis.
Normal labour Correct Ans- A process by which the fetus, placenta and
membranes are expelled through the birth canal. normal labour begins
spontaneously without intervention, with the fetus presenting by the
vertex-duration 4-24hours.
Pre term labour Correct Ans- onset of labour before 37weeks of
pregnancy.
Antenatal period Correct Ans- time of conception until the onset of
labour.
Post Partum/Puerperium Correct Ans- the period taken for the
reproductive organs to return to their pregravid state which is usually six
weeks following childbirth
Gravid Correct Ans- pregnant
Para Correct Ans- this term is used to describe a woman who has
produced one or more living children
Parous Correct Ans- a woman who has borne one or more viable
offspring
, Primigravida Correct Ans- a woman pregnant for the first time
Multigravida Correct Ans- a pregnant woman who has had previously
more than one pregnancy.
Grande Multigravida Correct Ans- a woman in her fourth or subsequent
pregnancy but who has not necessarily borne live children in previous
pregnancies.
Primipara Correct Ans- a woman who has give birth to a viable infant,
living or stillborn.
Nullipara Correct Ans- a woman who has never given birth to a viable
child but may have been pregnant.
Multipara Correct Ans- a woman who has borne more than one viable
infant
Grand multipara Correct Ans- a woman of high parity usually one who
has borne 4 or more children
Maternal morbidity Correct Ans- illness or injury from the time of
conception until the end of the puerperium and attributed to childbirth.
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
Lie Correct Ans- the relationship of the long axis of the fetus to the long
axis of the uterus
Attitude Correct Ans- The relationship of the fetal head and limbs to the
fetal trunk.
Presentation Correct Ans- The part of the fetus which lies in the lower
segment of the uterus.
Denominator Correct Ans- A fixed point on the presenting part used to
describe position.
Position Correct Ans- The relationship of a denominator to the quadrants
of the maternal pelvis eg. left occipto anterior (LOA)
Engagement Correct Ans- The largest diameter of the presenting part
has passed through the pelvic brim. Pelvic brim widest from side to side.
At the level of the ischial spines 0 = engagement.
Station Correct Ans- refers to the level of presenting part in relation to
the maternal ischial spines, whihc represent the narrowest diameter
through which the fetus must pass, +stations indicates that the presenting
part of the fetus has descended past the ischial spines.
,Mechanisms of labour Correct Ans- Passive movements of the fetus as it
passes through the birth canal, adapting to the shape of the maternal
pelvis.
Normal labour Correct Ans- A process by which the fetus, placenta and
membranes are expelled through the birth canal. normal labour begins
spontaneously without intervention, with the fetus presenting by the
vertex-duration 4-24hours.
Pre term labour Correct Ans- onset of labour before 37weeks of
pregnancy.
Antenatal period Correct Ans- time of conception until the onset of
labour.
Post Partum/Puerperium Correct Ans- the period taken for the
reproductive organs to return to their pregravid state which is usually six
weeks following childbirth
Gravid Correct Ans- pregnant
Para Correct Ans- this term is used to describe a woman who has
produced one or more living children
Parous Correct Ans- a woman who has borne one or more viable
offspring
, Primigravida Correct Ans- a woman pregnant for the first time
Multigravida Correct Ans- a pregnant woman who has had previously
more than one pregnancy.
Grande Multigravida Correct Ans- a woman in her fourth or subsequent
pregnancy but who has not necessarily borne live children in previous
pregnancies.
Primipara Correct Ans- a woman who has give birth to a viable infant,
living or stillborn.
Nullipara Correct Ans- a woman who has never given birth to a viable
child but may have been pregnant.
Multipara Correct Ans- a woman who has borne more than one viable
infant
Grand multipara Correct Ans- a woman of high parity usually one who
has borne 4 or more children
Maternal morbidity Correct Ans- illness or injury from the time of
conception until the end of the puerperium and attributed to childbirth.
