Робочий аркуш «Акушерське медсестринство» з відповідями

What does "effacement" of the cervix mean?

1. ADescent of the presenting part into the pelvis
2. BOpening of the external cervical os
3. CThinning and shortening of the cervix
4. DSoftening of the cervix in early pregnancy

During which period of development is the embryo most vulnerable to teratogens causing major structural defects?

1. AThe first 3 days after conception
2. BAbout weeks 20 to 28 after conception
3. CThe last month of pregnancy
4. DAbout weeks 3 to 8 after conception

How often does a newborn usually breastfeed in the first weeks?

1. AOnce every 6 hours
2. BAbout 3 to 4 times in 24 hours
3. COnly when the mother's breasts feel full
4. DAbout 8 to 12 times in 24 hours

Progesterone relaxes smooth muscle in pregnancy. Which common complaint does this help explain?

1. ANasal stuffiness
2. BGum bleeding
3. CConstipation
4. DIncreased appetite

Why is an indwelling catheter placed before a caesarean birth?

1. ATo keep the bladder empty during surgery
2. BTo prevent postpartum haemorrhage
3. CTo collect a urine sample for culture
4. DTo measure the baby's fluid balance

A woman at 39 weeks with a healthy pregnancy asks about walking in early labour. What is the best advice?

1. AWalking will cause the cord to prolapse
2. BWalking and upright positions can help progress
3. CUpright positions always make labour slower
4. DShe must stay in bed on her back for the whole labour

Just after the membranes rupture, there is painless vaginal bleeding and the fetal heart rate drops sharply. The mother's vital signs are normal. Which condition is most likely?

1. ABloody show
2. BRuptured vasa praevia
3. CUterine rupture
4. DPlacental abruption

An ultrasound at 30 weeks shows polyhydramnios and no visible fetal stomach bubble. Which fetal condition should be considered?

1. APost-term pregnancy
2. BFetal growth from maternal diabetes only
3. COesophageal atresia
4. DRenal agenesis