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Information about the examinations for semester i of the bachelor of midwifery science program in the academic year 2009/2010. Details about the exam code, modules, and questions, as well as instructions for candidates. Topics covered in the exam include care for women experiencing complications, obesity, placental abruption, and multiple pregnancies.
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Exam Code(s) 3BWS Exam(s) Bachelor of Midwifery Science
Module Code(s) NU 196 Module(s) 1 Care of the Woman experiencing complications 1
Paper No. 1 Repeat Paper
External Examiner(s) Ms Julia Pansini-Murrell Internal Examiner(s) Prof Kathy Murphy Ms Anne Fallon Ms Deirdre van der Putten Ms Christina Engel
You are expected to answer three (3) questions. Use a separate answer book for each question. All questions carry equal marks. **You are expected to support your answers by
Duration 3 hrs
No. of Pages 2 Department(s) School of Nursing and Midwifery Course Co-ordinator(s) Anne Fallon
Requirements : MCQ Release to Library: Yes No Handout Statistical/ Log Tables Cambridge Tables Graph Paper Log Graph Paper Other Materials
Question 1 Mary Maguire has been admitted to the antenatal ward with a diagnosis of pre-term prelabour rupture of membranes at 30 weeks gestation. Discuss the midwife’s role and the care that Mary will receive for the remainder of her pregnancy. (100%)
Question 2 Obesity has a significant impact on maternal health. Discuss the implications for ongoing maternity care of a woman with a BMI of 32 at the booking visit.
(100%)
Question 3 ‘Placental abruption is bleeding after premature separation of a normally situated placenta’ (Steer et al, 2006). Critically discuss the initial assessment and care of a woman presenting with placental abruption at 37 weeks gestation.
(100%)
Question 4 “Multiple pregnancies carry higher risks for mothers and babies” (Denton and Davies, 2004 p.839). Critically discuss the above statement. (100%)