MIDWIFERY COMPS QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
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 nodes.
scabies Correct Ans- characterized by minute vesicles and linear runs or
burrows often found in digital webs, palms, wrists, gluteal folds,
buttocks, and toes
SLE diagnostic criteria Correct Ans- 4 of 11
skin stuff
arthritis
serositis
renal, neuro, hematologic conditions
positive ANA
RICE Correct Ans- rest
,ice
compression
elevation
urge urinary incontinence Correct Ans- caused by uninhibited detrusor
contractions aka detrusor irritability
carpal tunnel syndrome Correct Ans- caused by compression or irritation
of the median nerve at the wrist. Often there is no apparent predisposing
cause, but overuse activities with repetitive flexion at the wrist or pincer
motion may precipitate this syndrome. Typical symptoms include a dull,
aching pain across the wrist and forearm with paresthesia, weakness, or
clumsiness of the hand. PE reveals positive Tinel's sign and positive
Phalens sign.
Tinel's sign Correct Ans- is elicited by tapping over the median nerve at
the palmar surface of the wrist.
positive when the client has a tingling or prickling sensation along the
first three digits, wrist pain, and weak grip.
Phalen's sign Correct Ans- positive when the client experiences
numbness and paraesthesia in the fingers innervated by the median nerve
after maintaining palmar flexion for 1 minute.
nulliparous uterus Correct Ans- 5.5 to 8 cm
,reproductive age ovaries Correct Ans- 3 cm X 2 cm X 1
adenomyosis Correct Ans- boggy, tender uterus; diffuse, globular
enlargement-may be 8 to 10 weeks size and may see evidence of anemia.
adenomyosis Correct Ans- Involvement of endometriosis in the uterine
myometrium is called what?
adenomyosis Correct Ans- endometrium breaks through the
myometrium
Risks for placenta previa Correct Ans- high parity, maternal age (risk for
previa is three times higher for women 35 years and older, and for
women 40 years and older, the risk is nine times higher), race (Asian
women have the highest risk for previa compared to other races),
cigarette smoking, and living in higher-altitude locations
Females exposed to diethylstilbestrol (DES) in utero are at increased risk
for Correct Ans- clear cell carcinoma of the vagina
Normal newborn vitals Correct Ans- heart rate = 100-180 beats/minute;
respiratory rate = 24-60 breaths/minute;
temperature >96.8ºF-<101.4ºF.
, endometriosis Correct Ans- most common cause of chronic pelvic pain
(CPP)
endometriosis Correct Ans- A condition in which the tissue that lines the
uterus grows somewhere else
Pneumocystis (carinii) jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) Correct Ans- is an
opportunistic infection that rarely occurs in healthy people. Most
opportunistic infections occur in HIV-infected individuals with a CD4+
count less than 200 cells/mm3. PCP is a major AIDS-defining diagnosis.
Physical respiratory findings in asthma Correct Ans- include
hyperresonance with percussion, wheezing, prolonged expiratory phase,
and diminished breath sounds, tachypnea, and dyspnea.
preterm delivery Correct Ans- risk factors for a retained placenta
retained placenta risk factors Correct Ans- LOOK IT UP
carpal tunnel syndrome Correct Ans- Nocturnal pain and radiation of
pain up to the proximal forearm are also common symptoms with
BLANK. Examination findings-in addition to may include muscle
atrophy and dry skin on the affected hand
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Correct Ans- diagnosis use a score-based
algorithm that includes joint involvement (stiffness, swelling), serology
(rheumatoid factor, anticitrullinated protein antibody), and acute phase
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
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 nodes.
scabies Correct Ans- characterized by minute vesicles and linear runs or
burrows often found in digital webs, palms, wrists, gluteal folds,
buttocks, and toes
SLE diagnostic criteria Correct Ans- 4 of 11
skin stuff
arthritis
serositis
renal, neuro, hematologic conditions
positive ANA
RICE Correct Ans- rest
,ice
compression
elevation
urge urinary incontinence Correct Ans- caused by uninhibited detrusor
contractions aka detrusor irritability
carpal tunnel syndrome Correct Ans- caused by compression or irritation
of the median nerve at the wrist. Often there is no apparent predisposing
cause, but overuse activities with repetitive flexion at the wrist or pincer
motion may precipitate this syndrome. Typical symptoms include a dull,
aching pain across the wrist and forearm with paresthesia, weakness, or
clumsiness of the hand. PE reveals positive Tinel's sign and positive
Phalens sign.
Tinel's sign Correct Ans- is elicited by tapping over the median nerve at
the palmar surface of the wrist.
positive when the client has a tingling or prickling sensation along the
first three digits, wrist pain, and weak grip.
Phalen's sign Correct Ans- positive when the client experiences
numbness and paraesthesia in the fingers innervated by the median nerve
after maintaining palmar flexion for 1 minute.
nulliparous uterus Correct Ans- 5.5 to 8 cm
,reproductive age ovaries Correct Ans- 3 cm X 2 cm X 1
adenomyosis Correct Ans- boggy, tender uterus; diffuse, globular
enlargement-may be 8 to 10 weeks size and may see evidence of anemia.
adenomyosis Correct Ans- Involvement of endometriosis in the uterine
myometrium is called what?
adenomyosis Correct Ans- endometrium breaks through the
myometrium
Risks for placenta previa Correct Ans- high parity, maternal age (risk for
previa is three times higher for women 35 years and older, and for
women 40 years and older, the risk is nine times higher), race (Asian
women have the highest risk for previa compared to other races),
cigarette smoking, and living in higher-altitude locations
Females exposed to diethylstilbestrol (DES) in utero are at increased risk
for Correct Ans- clear cell carcinoma of the vagina
Normal newborn vitals Correct Ans- heart rate = 100-180 beats/minute;
respiratory rate = 24-60 breaths/minute;
temperature >96.8ºF-<101.4ºF.
, endometriosis Correct Ans- most common cause of chronic pelvic pain
(CPP)
endometriosis Correct Ans- A condition in which the tissue that lines the
uterus grows somewhere else
Pneumocystis (carinii) jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) Correct Ans- is an
opportunistic infection that rarely occurs in healthy people. Most
opportunistic infections occur in HIV-infected individuals with a CD4+
count less than 200 cells/mm3. PCP is a major AIDS-defining diagnosis.
Physical respiratory findings in asthma Correct Ans- include
hyperresonance with percussion, wheezing, prolonged expiratory phase,
and diminished breath sounds, tachypnea, and dyspnea.
preterm delivery Correct Ans- risk factors for a retained placenta
retained placenta risk factors Correct Ans- LOOK IT UP
carpal tunnel syndrome Correct Ans- Nocturnal pain and radiation of
pain up to the proximal forearm are also common symptoms with
BLANK. Examination findings-in addition to may include muscle
atrophy and dry skin on the affected hand
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Correct Ans- diagnosis use a score-based
algorithm that includes joint involvement (stiffness, swelling), serology
(rheumatoid factor, anticitrullinated protein antibody), and acute phase
