Midwifery Practice Exam PREP
MIDWIFERY PRACTICE EXAM PREP LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE TEST BANK COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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What are trophoblasts? - Correct Answer-Cells on the outer layer of the
blastocyst
What are integrins? - Correct Answer-Cell adhesion molecules that work
in implantation.
What is the chorion? - Correct Answer-Fetal part of placenta made out
of trophoblast cells
Which hormone causes skin pigmentation in pregnancy? - Correct
Answer-Pituitary melanin-stimulating hormone
What is the linea nigra? - Correct Answer-Abdominal midline
What is striae gravidarum? - Correct Answer-Stretch marks
What is choloasma? - Correct Answer-'Mask of pregnancy' which is a
tan or dark skin discoloration.
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What hormones cause SPD? - Correct Answer-Increased relaxin and
progesterone
What causes backache in pregnancy? - Correct Answer-Increased
progesterone and relaxin that relaxes the sacroiliac joint.
How does the vagina change in pregnancy? - Correct Answer-Increased
vascularity resulting in purple/red discoloration
What is Jacquemier's sign of pregnancy? - Correct Answer-Vagina and
cervix may appear purple/blue due to increased blood supply
What is Osiander's sign of pregnancy? - Correct Answer-Pulse located in
the lateral vaginal fornix which indicates pregnancy
What is the function of the cervical mucus plug? - Correct Answer-
Protect the fetus from any ascending infections
What is the first stage of the menstrual cycle (that lasts 4-7 days) known
as? - Correct Answer-Menstrual Cycle
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What is the second stage of the menstrual cycle (lasting 8-13 days)
known as? - Correct Answer-Follicular Phase
What is the third stage of the menstrual cycle, occurring at day 14,
known as? - Correct Answer-Ovulatory Phase
What is the final stage of the menstrual cycle known as? - Correct
Answer-Luteal Phase
What occurs during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle? -
Correct Answer-FSH causes follicle maturation in the ovary. Increased
oestrogen causes the endometrium to thicken and become a nourishing
environment for a potential pregnancy.
Define Ovulation - Correct Answer-A period of heightened hormones
where a dominant follicle releases an egg into a Fallopian tube.
Which hormone is responsible for ovulation? - Correct Answer-LH
(Luteinizing Hormone)
What happens during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle? - Correct
Answer-Oestrogen decreases, progesterone increases due to the corpus
luteum.
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MIDWIFERY PRACTICE EXAM PREP LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE TEST BANK COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS- ACE YOUR EXAM
What are trophoblasts? - Correct Answer-Cells on the outer layer of the
blastocyst
What are integrins? - Correct Answer-Cell adhesion molecules that work
in implantation.
What is the chorion? - Correct Answer-Fetal part of placenta made out
of trophoblast cells
Which hormone causes skin pigmentation in pregnancy? - Correct
Answer-Pituitary melanin-stimulating hormone
What is the linea nigra? - Correct Answer-Abdominal midline
What is striae gravidarum? - Correct Answer-Stretch marks
What is choloasma? - Correct Answer-'Mask of pregnancy' which is a
tan or dark skin discoloration.
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, Midwifery Practice Exam PREP
What hormones cause SPD? - Correct Answer-Increased relaxin and
progesterone
What causes backache in pregnancy? - Correct Answer-Increased
progesterone and relaxin that relaxes the sacroiliac joint.
How does the vagina change in pregnancy? - Correct Answer-Increased
vascularity resulting in purple/red discoloration
What is Jacquemier's sign of pregnancy? - Correct Answer-Vagina and
cervix may appear purple/blue due to increased blood supply
What is Osiander's sign of pregnancy? - Correct Answer-Pulse located in
the lateral vaginal fornix which indicates pregnancy
What is the function of the cervical mucus plug? - Correct Answer-
Protect the fetus from any ascending infections
What is the first stage of the menstrual cycle (that lasts 4-7 days) known
as? - Correct Answer-Menstrual Cycle
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, Midwifery Practice Exam PREP
What is the second stage of the menstrual cycle (lasting 8-13 days)
known as? - Correct Answer-Follicular Phase
What is the third stage of the menstrual cycle, occurring at day 14,
known as? - Correct Answer-Ovulatory Phase
What is the final stage of the menstrual cycle known as? - Correct
Answer-Luteal Phase
What occurs during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle? -
Correct Answer-FSH causes follicle maturation in the ovary. Increased
oestrogen causes the endometrium to thicken and become a nourishing
environment for a potential pregnancy.
Define Ovulation - Correct Answer-A period of heightened hormones
where a dominant follicle releases an egg into a Fallopian tube.
Which hormone is responsible for ovulation? - Correct Answer-LH
(Luteinizing Hormone)
What happens during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle? - Correct
Answer-Oestrogen decreases, progesterone increases due to the corpus
luteum.
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