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neonate Correct Ans- newborn baby homeostatic systems. Correct Ans- use behavior to keep things balanced spermatogenesis Correct Ans- the production of sperm cells gamate formation Correct Ans- males: each haploid cell produced from meiosis will form a sperm cell female: usually only one out of the four haploid cells will form into a female egg cell. The cytoplasm usually gets distributed unevenly haploid cell Correct Ans- A cell containing only one set of chromosome...

Where is insulin produced? Correct Ans- beta cells of islets of Langerhans in pancreas What is type 1 diabetes? Correct Ans- autoimmune condition which attacks beta cels in the pancreas resulting in the inability to produce insulin What is type 2 diabetes? Correct Ans- cells are resistant to insulin What is gestational diabetes? Correct Ans- hormones produced in pregnancy cause glucose to rise and result in insulin resistance over time What are the risk factors for di...

Latent Phase of Labor Correct Ans- Onset of labor until cervical dilation reaches 4-6 m Long arc rotation Correct Ans- Most commonly performed by babies beginning labor in LOP presentation FHR Variability: controlling system Correct Ans- Parasympathetic/sympathetic nervous system Pudendal Anesthesia Administration Correct Ans- Ideal timing to administer in multip women is at 8-9cm, just before complete dilation, to cover birth and repair Sudden fetal bradycardia in ...

What are the 4 main principles of quality use of medicines? Correct Ans- - judiciousness - appropriateness - safety - effectiveness Which regulatory body is responsible for the regulation of medicines in Australia? Correct Ans- Therapeutic drugs administration (TGA) What is a teratogen? Correct Ans- any substance that interferes with normal fetal development causing one or more developmental abnormalities What is a mutagen? Correct Ans- anything that causes a mutation What is a c...

Maternity options Correct Ans- o Private and public hospitals o Obstetricians, nurses, midwives, doctors (Obs main carer in AUS) Midwifery lead options Correct Ans- o Family birthing centre o Community midwifery program o Private practicing midwives Women centred care Correct Ans- A philosophy of maternity care that gives priority to the wishes and needs of the mother, and emphasises the importance of informed choice, continuity of care, mother involvement, clinical effecti...

Which of the following is a principle of Primary Health Care? Biomedical model Cultural specific Accessibility to services Empowerment Correct Ans- Empowerment You have spent the morning with a group of mothers discussing nutrition. You have therefore spent the day providing which type of intervention? Primary Intervention Secondary Intervention Tertiary intervention Empowerment Correct Ans- Primary Intervention

Intent of the Code of Conduct for Midwives Correct Ans- Sets out the legal requirements, professional behaviour and conduct expectations for all midwives, in all practice settings, in Australia. It describes the principles of professional behaviour that guide safe practice, and clearly outlines the conduct expected of midwives by their colleagues and the broader community Aim of the Code of Conduct for Midwives Correct Ans- To help the NMBA protect the public, in setting and mainta...

What equipment may midwives purchase and use in WA? Correct Ans- Dopplers, Syringes, needles, phlebotomy equipment, suture, urinary catheters, intravenous equipment, amnihooks, airway suction devices, electronic fetal monitoring, toco monitoring, neonatal and adult resuscitation equipment, oxygen, glucometer, and centrifuge

contact dermatitis Correct Ans- characterized by pruritus or burning at the site of contact of an irritant or allergen. Lesions vary depending on the stage of response. In the acute stage erythema and oozing vesicles are common. Fungal infection Correct Ans- typically affects scalp, trunk, limbs, face, groin, or feet and is characterized by erythematous, scaling plaques cellulitis Correct Ans- characterized by diffuse, sharply defined erythema. Red streaks toward regional lymph nod...

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