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What is the purpose of an episiotomy?

1. ATo speed up cervical dilation
2. BTo prevent all perineal pain after birth
3. CTo remove the placenta
4. DTo widen the vaginal outlet with a cut

What is the main role of a support person such as a doula in labour?

1. AGiving pain medication
2. BContinuous emotional and physical support
3. CInterpreting the fetal heart rate tracing
4. DPerforming vaginal examinations

In a frank breech presentation, what is the position of the fetal legs?

1. AOne or both feet presenting below the buttocks
2. BHips and knees both flexed, feet beside the buttocks
3. CHips flexed, knees extended, feet near the head
4. DLegs crossed under the fetal chin

A woman is prescribed low molecular weight heparin after a caesarean. Which teaching is correct?

1. AIt is a tablet taken with meals
2. BIt is injected under the skin; report unusual bleeding
3. CIt is given into the muscle of the thigh
4. DIt must be stopped if she chooses to breastfeed her baby

A woman is 5 days after birth. She cries often, sleeps poorly when the baby sleeps and feels she is a bad mother. What should the nurse do?

1. ATell her this is the baby blues and will pass
2. BScreen further for depression and self-harm
3. CAdvise her to stop breastfeeding to rest
4. DTell her partner to take over all baby care

Which reflex causes the newborn's toes to fan out when the sole is stroked from heel to toe?

1. AMoro reflex
2. BBabinski reflex
3. CStepping reflex
4. DPlantar grasp reflex

Which postpartum task can be delegated to an assistive staff member (healthcare assistant)?

1. ATaking vital signs of a stable woman
2. BAssessing the fundus of a woman with heavy bleeding
3. CEvaluating a woman for signs of postpartum depression
4. DTeaching a first-time mother about breastfeeding

A woman with active genital herpes lesions is admitted in early labour with intact membranes. What should the nurse expect?

1. ARupture of the membranes to speed up labour
2. BA fetal scalp electrode for close monitoring
3. CA caesarean birth to reduce the risk of neonatal herpes
4. DA vaginal birth with no special precautions