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Varneys Midwifery 6th Edition Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
How do maternal mental health issues affect pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mental health issues can negatively impact fetal growth and birth outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
Mr. Novello is an 81-year old male patient who presents with crampy abdominal pain in the hypogastrum and a vague history as to his last normal bowel movement. Physical examination reveals distention and high-pitched bowel sounds. The patient says he has never has this kind of problem before and denies any history of abdominal surgery. Abdominal radiographs reveal a frame pattern of colonic distention. The AGACNP considers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The most appropriate step for the AGACNP to take in this scenario is to decompress the colon with a rectal tube. The patient's presentation, including crampy abdominal pain, distention, lack of bowel movements, and a frame pattern of colonic distention on radiographs, are suggestive of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, also known as Ogilvie's syndrome. This condition is characterized by colonic distention without a mechanical obstruction, which can lead to significant complications such as perforation.
Question 3 of 5
Caesarean section performed at 30 gestational weeks is BEST performed through a
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A lower segment incision is the best choice for a cesarean section at 30 weeks gestation.
Question 4 of 5
Which one of the following statements is correct with regards to puerperal psychosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Puerperal psychosis often presents with manic episodes in the majority of cases.
Question 5 of 5
Prenatal tuberculosis always leads to neonatal tuberculosis. Clinical features of tuberculosis prenatally include anaemia, intrauterine fetal death, and glycosuria.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Not all prenatal tuberculosis cases lead to neonatal tuberculosis, and symptoms vary.