CPM CPM Anatomy and Physiology for Midwifery

Question 1

Which pelvic type is considered most favorable for vaginal birth?

Accepted Answer

Gynecoid

Answer

Android

Answer

Platypelloid

Answer

Anthropoid

Question 2

The ischial spines are used as a landmark for which clinical assessment in labor?

Accepted Answer

Fetal station

Answer

Cervical dilation

Answer

Rupture of membranes

Answer

Pelvic inlet diameter

Question 3

Which ligament provides the primary support for the uterus and is often the source of round ligament pain during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Round ligament

Answer

Broad ligament

Answer

Uterosacral ligament

Answer

Cardinal ligament

Question 4

During pregnancy, which physiological change in blood volume is responsible for the dilutional anemia of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Plasma volume increases more than red cell mass

Answer

Decrease in total blood volume

Answer

Red cell mass decreases sharply

Answer

Erythropoietin production falls

Question 5

What is the primary function of the decidua basalis during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Forms the maternal side of the placenta and anchors it to the uterus

Answer

Forms the fetal side of the placenta

Answer

Secretes progesterone after 12 weeks

Answer

Produces amniotic fluid

Question 6

The diagonal conjugate is approximately how much longer than the true (obstetric) conjugate?

Accepted Answer

1.5 cm

Answer

0.5 cm

Answer

1.0 cm

Answer

2.5 cm