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Varneys Midwifery Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Puerperal pyrexia is characterized by any episode of fever during the entire puerperium.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Puerperal pyrexia is defined by persistent fever, not any episode during puerperium.
Question 2 of 5
The appropriate time to perform external cephalic version in a breech presentation is at
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: External cephalic version is most successful when performed between 36 and 37 weeks.
Question 3 of 5
Occipito-posterior position: b) Define occipito-posterior position
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Occipito-posterior position occurs when the baby faces the mother's back with the head down.
Question 4 of 5
What is the role of antenatal corticosteroids in preterm labor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Corticosteroids accelerate fetal lung maturity to reduce the risk of respiratory distress syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
Placental parasitation is associated with
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placental parasitation is associated with malaria during pregnancy.