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Midwifery Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Arched back and tightly clenched teeth are among the features of which stage of eclampsia:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B:
Tonic. During the tonic stage of eclampsia, the muscles go into a prolonged contraction leading to an arched back and tightly clenched teeth. This is due to sustained muscle rigidity. In contrast, the clonic stage involves rhythmic muscle contractions and relaxations, not sustained rigidity. The premonitory stage is characterized by warning signs like headaches and visual disturbances, not specific physical postures. Coma is a severe stage of unconsciousness, not associated with specific physical postures or muscle rigidity seen in the tonic stage of eclampsia.
Question 2 of 5
Diamorphic anaemia results due to deficiency of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Iron and folic acid. Diamorphic anemia is characterized by the presence of both microcytic and macrocytic red blood cells, which can be caused by a deficiency in both iron and folic acid. Iron deficiency leads to microcytic anemia, while folic acid deficiency results in macrocytic anemia. Thiamine deficiency (
Choice
A) primarily affects the nervous system and does not directly cause diamorphic anemia. Liver enzymes deficiency (
Choice
D) does not directly lead to diamorphic anemia. Folic acid and thiamine deficiency (
Choice
C) can cause individual types of anemia but not diamorphic anemia.
Question 3 of 5
The most common cause of immediate postpartum haemorrhage is uterine atony, not trauma to the genital tract.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: TRUE. Uterine atony is the most common cause of immediate postpartum hemorrhage due to inadequate uterine contraction to control bleeding. This is supported by research and clinical evidence. Trauma to the genital tract is a less common cause and usually leads to delayed hemorrhage.
Choice B is incorrect as uterine atony is a well-documented primary cause.
Choice C is incorrect as uterine atony is consistently the leading cause.
Choice D is incorrect as the cause of immediate postpartum hemorrhage is clear, with uterine atony being the most common culprit.
Question 4 of 5
Uterine apoplexy is associated with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uterine apoplexy is the sudden rupture of blood vessels in the uterus, leading to severe hemorrhage. Placental abruption is the most likely cause due to the separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, resulting in bleeding. Incidental hemorrhage is not sudden or severe. Multiple pregnancy may increase the risk but doesn't directly cause uterine apoplexy. Placenta previa involves the placenta covering the cervix, leading to bleeding but not necessarily uterine rupture.
Therefore, the correct answer is B.
Question 5 of 5
The correct statement about malaria prophylaxis during pregnancy is that
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Step 1: Sulfadoxine Pyrimethamine is recommended for pregnant women in malaria endemic areas due to its safety and efficacy in preventing malaria during pregnancy.
Step 2: Pregnant women are at higher risk of severe complications from malaria, making prophylaxis crucial.
Step 3: The World Health Organization recommends intermittent preventive treatment with Sulfadoxine Pyrimethamine for pregnant women in malaria-endemic areas.
Step 4: Option A aligns with these guidelines, making it the correct choice.
Summary: Option B is incorrect because pregnant women are considered at risk regardless of testing. Option C is incorrect as the timing of administration is not based on quickening. Option D is incorrect as the recommended number of doses may vary based on guidelines.