WA STATE MIDWIFERY LAWS QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
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
What things may pharmacies issue that are ordered by a midwife in
WA? Correct Ans- Breast pumps,
compression stockings and belts,
maternity belts,
diaphragms,
, and cervical caps
What drugs and medications may midwives administer according to
RCW 18.50.115? Correct Ans- Prophylactic ophthalmic medication,
postpartum oxytocic,
vitamin K,
Rho immune globulin (human),
and local anesthetic
Per WAC 246-834-250, what IV fluids may midwives administer?
Correct Ans- Lactated Ringers,
5% Dextrose with Lactated Ringers,
heparin and 0.9% sodium chloride for use in intravenous locks
True or False: Midwives may administer such other drugs or
medications as prescribed by a physician. Correct Ans- True
What may midwives in WA use for intradermal injections for pain
relief? Correct Ans- Sterile water
Magnesium sulfate may only be used by midwives in what event?
Correct Ans- Prevention of maternal seizures pending transport
When may midwives use epinephrine? Correct Ans- For use in maternal
anaphylaxis pending transport
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
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
What things may pharmacies issue that are ordered by a midwife in
WA? Correct Ans- Breast pumps,
compression stockings and belts,
maternity belts,
diaphragms,
, and cervical caps
What drugs and medications may midwives administer according to
RCW 18.50.115? Correct Ans- Prophylactic ophthalmic medication,
postpartum oxytocic,
vitamin K,
Rho immune globulin (human),
and local anesthetic
Per WAC 246-834-250, what IV fluids may midwives administer?
Correct Ans- Lactated Ringers,
5% Dextrose with Lactated Ringers,
heparin and 0.9% sodium chloride for use in intravenous locks
True or False: Midwives may administer such other drugs or
medications as prescribed by a physician. Correct Ans- True
What may midwives in WA use for intradermal injections for pain
relief? Correct Ans- Sterile water
Magnesium sulfate may only be used by midwives in what event?
Correct Ans- Prevention of maternal seizures pending transport
When may midwives use epinephrine? Correct Ans- For use in maternal
anaphylaxis pending transport
