Question 1

Midwifery as a profession in Australia is regulated by:&#10;A)the Australian Nursing Federation.&#10;B)the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).&#10;C)Midwifery Australia.&#10;D)the Australian Council of Midwives.

Accepted Answer

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is responsible for regulating the registration and accreditation of midwives in Australia. This includes setting standards for education, assessing applications for registration, handling complaints and disciplinary action, and ensuring ongoing professional development. The other options listed do not have regulatory authority over midwifery in Australia.

Question 2

As described in the scope of practice,midwives:&#10;A)work in partnership with women,independently and in collaboration with other health care practitioners.&#10;B)work in partnership with women and provide midwifery care exclusive from other health care practitioners.&#10;C)work only in a hospital setting to provide care for women under the guidance of medical practitioners.&#10;D)work in partnership with other health care providers to determine what is best for the woman.

Accepted Answer

The scope of practice for midwives emphasizes working in partnership with women, both independently and in collaboration with other healthcare practitioners. This means that midwives work with women to determine their care needs and provide care that is both safe and personalized to the individual. They also work in collaboration with other healthcare providers, such as doctors or nurses, to ensure that women receive comprehensive care.

Question 3

A expected national standards of professional conduct for midwives in Australia is the:&#10;A)Standards of practice for midwives.&#10;B)Code of professional practice for nurses.&#10;C)Code of conduct for midwives.&#10;D)National Maternity Plan.

Accepted Answer

The expected national standards of professional conduct for midwives in Australia is the Code of conduct for midwives. This code sets out the ethical and professional standards that midwives are expected to uphold in their practice. The Standards of practice for midwives also exist, but they provide guidance on clinical practice rather than professional conduct. The Code of professional practice for nurses does not specifically apply to midwives. The National Maternity Plan is a government strategy for improving maternity care in Australia, but it is not a code of conduct for midwives.

Question 4

To be eligible to provide services and receive a Medicare provider number,a midwife is required to:&#10;A)be working in private practice and have collaborative arrangements in place with a specified medical practitioner.&#10;B)be self-employed.&#10;C)have professional indemnity insurance.&#10;D)fulfil all of the above criteria.

Accepted Answer

A midwife must fulfil all of these criteria to be eligible to provide services and receive a Medicare provider number. They need to have collaborative arrangements in place with a specified medical practitioner while working in private practice, be self-employed, and have professional indemnity insurance.

Question 5

To remain registered,how many hours of continuing professional development per year relevant to the midwife's context of practice must all midwives undertake?&#10;A)10 hours&#10;B)20 hours&#10;C)30 hours&#10;D)50 hours

Accepted Answer

Midwives must undertake 20 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) per year relevant to their context of practice to remain registered. This requirement ensures that midwives maintain and enhance their professional skills and knowledge, staying up to date with the latest practices and standards in midwifery care.

Question 6

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)developed a Midwifery practice decision flowchart to assist midwives to determine what is within the scope of practice.The first decision to be made is:

A)which health professional to refer the woman to.
B)what resources are needed for the care.
C)what extra training is required.
D)what the consumer need/benefit is in partnership with the woman.

Accepted Answer

The first decision to be made is to determine what the consumer needs and benefits are in partnership with the woman. This aligns with the principles of woman-centered care and supports a collaborative approach between the midwife and the woman. Once this is determined, the midwife can then make decisions regarding referral, necessary resources, and additional training if needed.

Question 7

The highest percentage of births are:&#10;A)at home and/or in the community.&#10;B)in standalone birth centres.&#10;C)in birth centres attached to hospitals and in hospitals.&#10;D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

According to statistics, the highest percentage of births occur in birth centres attached to hospitals and in hospitals. While home and/or community births and standalone birth centres have increased in popularity, they still only account for a small percentage of overall births. Hospitals and birth centres attached to hospitals offer medical support and interventions if needed, making them the safest option for mothers and babies with potential medical risk factors.

Question 8

There are several factors that can lead to adverse outcomes for mothers and babies including:&#10;A)caesarean sections,vaginal births and smoking.&#10;B)obesity,smoking,and alcohol and drug use.&#10;C)obesity,vaginal births and caesarean sections.&#10;D)obesity,vaginal births and alcohol use.

Accepted Answer

Obesity, smoking, and alcohol and drug use are known to increase the risk of adverse outcomes for both mothers and babies during pregnancy and childbirth. Caesarean sections and vaginal births can both be safe options depending on various individual factors, and while alcohol use can also increase risk, it is not listed as a choice in any combination with the other factors.

Question 9

The National midwifery guidelines for consultation and referral facilitate:&#10;A)collaboration between midwives.&#10;B)collaboration between midwives and doctors in the care of individual women.&#10;C)professional conduct for midwives.&#10;D)standards of practice for midwives.

Accepted Answer

The National midwifery guidelines for consultation and referral outline the process for midwives to collaborate with doctors in the care of individual women. This ensures the best possible care for women and their babies. While the guidelines do promote professional conduct and standards of practice for midwives, their primary purpose is to facilitate collaboration between midwives and doctors.

Question 10

Maternity care is provided in a variety of settings,including:&#10;A)at home,in the community.&#10;B)in standalone birth centres.&#10;C)in birth centres attached to hospitals and in hospitals.&#10;D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Maternity care can be provided in different settings as mentioned in options A, B, and C. Each setting has its own advantages and disadvantages, and choosing the best option depends on several factors, such as the mother's medical history, risk factors, and personal preferences. Therefore, it is preferable to have multiple options available, and the best choice should be made on an individual basis.

Question 11

Indigenous women and babies consistently experience poorer perinatal outcomes compared with non-Indigenous women and babies.Government initiatives in this area have seen:&#10;A)an improvement in perinatal outcomes for Indigenous women.&#10;B)outcomes for Indigenous women equal to those for non-Indigenous women.&#10;C)fewer Indigenous women engaging with health services.&#10;D)a reduction in health services for Indigenous women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indigenous women and babies consistently experience poorer...

Deck 22: Midwifery in Australia