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Varneys Midwifery Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Mechanism of labour in left Sacro-anterior position (breech):
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The mechanism includes flexion, internal rotation, and extension of the breech baby.
Question 2 of 5
Based on vaginal examination findings, indicators of abnormal labor are
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A hot, dry vagina and lack of descent suggest abnormal labor patterns.
Question 3 of 5
Complications of unrepaired cleft lip and palate include
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failure to thrive and impaired speech are common complications due to feeding and developmental issues with cleft lip and palate.
Question 4 of 5
Mrs. Maroldo is an 81-year-old female who presents for evaluation of pain in her left lower quadrant. She has had this pain before and says she usually takes antibiotics and it goes away. However, this time it seems worse, and she has had it for 4 days even though she says she started taking her leftover antibiotics from the last episode. She denies any nausea or vomiting but says she simply isnt hungry. She had a little diarrhea yesterday but no bowel movements today. She has a temperature of 100.9F and a pulse of 104 bpm, respirations of 20 breaths per minute, and a blood pressure of 9460 mm Hg. She has some discomfort to deep palpation in the left lower quadrant. The AGACNP suspects
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mrs. Maroldo's presentation with left lower quadrant pain, fever, elevated heart rate, history of previous episodes of similar pain that improved with antibiotics, and recent diarrhea are all concerning for diverticulitis. Diverticulitis is an infection or inflammation of small pouches that can form in the wall of the colon, known as diverticula. The symptoms typically include localized abdominal pain, fever, elevated heart rate, and changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation. The discomfort to deep palpation in the left lower quadrant indicates inflammation in that area. The presence of fever, elevated heart rate, and low blood pressure suggests an infectious process requiring urgent evaluation and treatment. Further diagnostic tests such as a CT scan may be ordered to confirm the diagnosis and assess the extent of the inflammation. Appendicitis can also present with abdominal pain, but the location of the pain in the left lower quadrant makes diverticul
Question 5 of 5
In marginal cephalopelvic disproportion,
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Marginal cephalopelvic disproportion can often be managed in labor without the need for a cesarean.