Obstetrics plays a critical role in the curriculum for the Board Licensure Examination for Midwives in the Philippines. This specialized field focuses on the care of pregnant women, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Aspiring midwives must have a comprehensive understanding of obstetrics to provide safe and effective care to expectant mothers and their newborns.
Key topics covered in obstetrics for the licensure examination include prenatal care, which involves monitoring the health of the mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, identifying risk factors, and promoting a healthy pregnancy. Labor and delivery management are also essential components, encompassing stages of labor, techniques for labor support, and recognizing signs of labor complications.
Additionally, the examination emphasizes postpartum care, including monitoring maternal recovery, supporting breastfeeding, and assessing the health of the newborn. Understanding obstetric emergencies and interventions is crucial for midwives to respond appropriately in critical situations. Overall, obstetrics prepares midwives to provide comprehensive care to women during one of life's most significant events—childbirth.
Midwives - Obstetrics PRACTICE REVIEWER
Welcome to our Midwives - Obstetrics Practice Examination! In this session, you'll have the opportunity to test your understanding of key concepts in Midwives - Obstetrics. The quiz consists of multiple-choice questions covering various topics. Pay close attention to each question and select the best answer. After completing the exam, check the video below for the answer key and explanations.
1. Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for initiating labor contractions?
A) Oxytocin
B) Progesterone
C) Estrogen
D) Prolactin
2. What is the recommended fetal position for a vaginal delivery?
A) Breech
B) Transverse
C) Vertex
D) Face presentation
3. Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure during pregnancy, proteinuria, and swelling of the hands and face?
A) Gestational diabetes
B) Ectopic pregnancy
C) Preeclampsia
D) Placenta previa
4. What is the normal duration of pregnancy (gestation) in weeks?
A) 36 weeks
B) 38 weeks
C) 40 weeks
D) 42 weeks
5. Which procedure involves the surgical delivery of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus?
A) Dilation and curettage (D&C)
B) Hysterectomy
C) Cesarean section (C-section)
D) Episiotomy
6. Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the uterine lining during pregnancy?
A) Progesterone
B) Estrogen
C) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
D) Luteinizing hormone (LH)
7. Which condition involves the separation of the placenta from the uterine wall before delivery?
A) Ectopic pregnancy
B) Placenta previa
C) Abruptio placentae
D) Hyperemesis gravidarum
8. Which of the following is a non-pharmacological method of pain relief during labor?
A) Epidural anesthesia
B) Intravenous pain medication
C) Breathing techniques
D) Spinal block
9. What is the purpose of the Apgar score immediately after birth?
A) To assess maternal health
B) To determine the newborn's gestational age
C) To evaluate the newborn's physical condition
D) To measure the newborn's weight
10. What is the recommended position for a woman in active labor to facilitate fetal descent?
A) Sitting upright
B) Lying flat on her back
C) Standing
D) Side-lying
11. Which test is used to monitor fetal heart rate and uterine contractions during labor?
A) Pap smear
B) Amniocentesis
C) Cardiotocography (CTG)
D) Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
12. Which fetal position is considered malpresentation and associated with a higher risk of complications during delivery?
A) Vertex
B) Breech
C) Face presentation
D) Occiput posterior
13. Which medication is commonly used to induce labor or strengthen contractions during childbirth?
A) Magnesium sulfate
B) Oxytocin
C) Progesterone
D) Nitrous oxide
14. Which condition is characterized by the implantation of the embryo outside the uterus?
A) Ectopic pregnancy
B) Placenta previa
C) Preeclampsia
D) Gestational diabetes
15. Which term refers to the shedding of the uterine lining after childbirth?
A) Lochia
B) Meconium
C) Vernix
D) Lanugo
16. Which prenatal screening test involves extracting a small sample of amniotic fluid to analyze fetal genetic abnormalities?
A) Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
B) Biophysical profile (BPP)
C) Amniocentesis
D) Non-stress test (NST)
17. Which maternal condition increases the risk of neural tube defects in the developing fetus?
A) Hypothyroidism
B) Diabetes mellitus
C) Anemia
D) Hyperemesis gravidarum
18. Which fetal movement assessment is used to monitor fetal well-being and activity?
A) Quickening
B) Kick count
C) Biophysical profile (BPP)
D) Non-stress test (NST)
19. What is the typical cause of cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) during childbirth?
A) Abnormal fetal position
B) Maternal obesity
C) Small maternal pelvis
D) Excessive amniotic fluid
20. Which fetal condition is characterized by excessive amniotic fluid?
A) Oligohydramnios
B) Polyhydramnios
C) Anencephaly
D) Spina bifida
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