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Scientific Principles of Maternal & Infant Health Exam Qs
Women in their third trimester of...,
How many more calories should a p...,
Which of the following crosses a ...
40  cards
Labour & Birth
Describe an oblique lie,
Describe a longitudinal lie,
Describe a transverse lie
58  cards
Resit Revision
Why is low systemic pressure and ...,
Describe the pressure in utero of...,
How does oxygenated blood enter t...
86  cards
Complications Exam
Name 8 possible reasons for a pro...,
What is the gestation of a prolon...,
List 8 maternal risks and complic...
350  cards
Complex Care Exam
What are the 4 types of malpresen...,
What is the definition of the lie,
What is the definition of the pre...
196  cards
OSCE Preparation
What 2 things should you undertak...,
Following calling for help and ex...,
During a shoulder dystocia emerge...
40  cards
KCND
Name the first seven criteria on ...,
Name the second seven criteria on...,
Name the first six criteria on th...
35  cards
Terminology
Abruptio placentae,
Acardiac twin,
Amenorrhoea
130  cards
Fundamentals of Antenatal & Postnatal Care Exam Qs
True or false minimising unnecess...,
Which hormone is involved in incr...,
True or false hcg is produced by ...
52  cards
The Female Reproductive System
Name and describe the three layer...,
Name the three phases of ovarian ...,
Which hormone is released in resp...
15  cards
Fertilisation & Conception
Name four factors which can influ...,
Name the nine stages of conception,
Following fertilisation day 0 des...
24  cards
The Fetal Skull
Which part of the fetal skull is ...,
Which bones does the vault compri...,
Describe the face of the fetal skull
27  cards
Anatomy of the Breasts and Physiology of Lactation
Describe the external structure o...,
What is the areola,
What are the alveoli
14  cards
Principles of Infant Nutrition
What capacity in mls does a newbo...,
What is the gastric emptying time...,
What nutrient increases gastric e...
11  cards
Maternal Adaption of the Digestive System
What effect can oestrogen have on...,
What is ptyalism,
What is pica
26  cards
Maternal Adaption of the Circulatory System
From the 7th week of pregnancy ho...,
Why does the heart rate increase ...,
Why does cardiac output decrease ...
16  cards
Fetal Circulation
Where is blood for the fetus oxyg...,
In utero describe whether the fol...,
Name the four additional componen...
36  cards
Female Pelvis
Name 5 functions of the pelvis,
Name the four bones of the pelvis,
The 2 innominate bones are joined...
18  cards
Maternal Adaption of the Respiratory System
Why do respiratory adaptions take...,
How do rising levels of progester...,
What changes do the altering horm...
17  cards
Maternal Adaption of the Renal System
By full term how many milliletres...,
What makes the bladder more prone...,
What happens to the uterers durin...
15  cards
Maternal Adaption of the CNS and Endocrine System
What is placenta brain,
Name the ten major components of ...,
Which hormone is released from th...
16  cards
Antenatal Care
Why is antenatal care important,
Describe five roles of the midwif...,
Describe eight principles of ante...
15  cards
Vital Signs and Urinalysis
How often is temperature recorded...,
How often is pulse recorded anten...,
How often is respiratory rate rec...
16  cards
Physiology of the Puerperium
What is the puerperium,
What is involution,
What is the rate of involution of...
12  cards
Preconception Care
What is preconception care,
Name six potential benefits to pr...,
Up to how many weeks is the centr...
18  cards
Baby Friendly Intiative & Introduction to Breastfeeding
Which organisations are behind th...,
When was the baby friendly initia...,
How many steps are in the baby fr...
14  cards
Abdominal Examination
Name three things to look for whe...,
Name the three aspects of palpation,
What two things are being assesse...
15  cards
1st Stage of Labour
What is the definition of labour,
When is the onset of labour norma...,
What is the definition of the fir...
65  cards
2nd Stage of Labour
What is the definition of the sec...,
When does transition occur,
List six behavioural changes that...
49  cards
Newborn Life Support
Name eleven risk factors associat...,
Name ten risk factors associated ...,
Name eleven risk factors associat...
17  cards
Vaginal Examinations
List ten reasons that a vaginal e...,
List six indications that a vagin...,
List five points to consider befo...
7  cards
Heat Loss and Thermoregulation of the Newborn
Which two ways can heat be lost f...,
Why do newborns struggle to maint...,
If heat loss is not prevented how...
20  cards
Care of the Newborn and Family
When are the two assessments for ...,
List the seven points in the apga...,
List the four aspects of the midw...
59  cards
Pain Relief in Labour
What is the definition of pain,
Which nervous system serves the u...,
Describe the route of a pain nerv...
17  cards
3rd Stage of Labour
What is the definition of the 3rd...,
When does the 3rd stage of labour...,
When does actual separation of th...
24  cards
Placental Examination
Give four points of description o...,
Give five points of description o...,
Give four points of description o...
18  cards
Episiotomy and Perineal Care
What is the definition of an epis...,
What are the pros and cons of res...,
What are the four definite indica...
18  cards

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