NARM Prenatal Care 2

Question 1

What is Rh factor importance in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Rh-negative mothers may develop antibodies against Rh-positive babies, requiring RhoGAM

Answer

Blood protein mismatch can cause serious complications.

Question 2

When should midwife-to-physician transfer occur?

Accepted Answer

Preeclampsia, GDM needing medication, preterm labor, breech after 37wk

Answer

Certain complications require medical intervention.

Question 3

What is a non-stress test?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring fetal heart rate response to movement to assess well-being

Answer

This test watches heart rate patterns during fetal movement.

Question 4

What are ectopic pregnancy signs?

Accepted Answer

Sharp abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, dizziness - pregnancy outside uterus

Answer

This emergency involves implantation in the wrong location.

Question 5

What is cervical insufficiency?

Accepted Answer

Premature cervical dilation potentially causing preterm birth

Answer

The cervix opens too early in pregnancy.

(NARM) North American Registry of Midwives Practice Test