NARM Midwifery Practice and Professionalism 2

Question 1

A midwife discovers that a client's partner has been absent from all prenatal visits and the client appears anxious when asked about him. What is the most appropriate initial action?

Accepted Answer

Document the observation and screen for intimate partner violence using a validated tool

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Contact the partner directly to discuss his involvement in prenatal care

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Report the situation to child protective services immediately

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Discharge the client to a physician who can better manage complex social situations

Question 2

Under the NARM Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential framework, which body is responsible for establishing the standards of competency that CPMs must demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

The North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)

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The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)

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The Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA)

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The state licensing board in each jurisdiction

Question 3

A midwife is attending a birth at home when the baby is born with unexpected respiratory distress requiring neonatal resuscitation. After stabilizing the newborn and transferring to the hospital, what is the midwife's primary professional obligation?

Accepted Answer

Complete thorough documentation of the birth events, interventions, and transfer as soon as possible

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Await the hospital's findings before documenting anything

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Immediately file a self-report with NARM regardless of outcome

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Defer all documentation to the receiving hospital staff

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'informed refusal' in midwifery care?

Accepted Answer

A client declines a recommended intervention after receiving complete information about risks and benefits

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A client refuses care and the midwife terminates the professional relationship

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A midwife refuses to perform a procedure outside her scope of practice

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A client refuses to sign consent forms and therefore cannot receive care

Question 5

A CPM practicing in a state where CPMs are not licensed receives a complaint from a client. Which entity has jurisdiction to investigate the complaint?

Accepted Answer

NARM, through its ethics and discipline process

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The state medical board, since CPMs operate under physician oversight

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The local health department

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No entity has jurisdiction in unlicensed states

Question 6

When a midwife identifies a situation beyond her scope of practice during labor, the most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Initiate emergency transport and consult or transfer care to an appropriate provider

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Proceed cautiously while contacting a backup provider for telephone guidance

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Continue managing the situation to avoid alarming the client

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Document the situation and address it during the postpartum visit

Question 7

A midwife is asked by a journalism student to share anonymized case details about an unusual birth outcome. What should the midwife do?

Accepted Answer

Obtain written client authorization before sharing any case information

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Share details freely since they are anonymized

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Decline unless the student provides IRB approval

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Share only with a signed non-disclosure agreement from the student