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A 37 year-old woman at 35 weeks’ gestation is seen for her routine visit. At her preconception visit and first prenatal visit at 9 weeks gestation her BPs were 144/92 and 140/90 respectively. Her BP today is 158/92. A 24-hour urine today shows 360 mg of protein.  Based on the information provided, the most accurate diagnosis is:

Which statement is CORRECT concerning the rise in a woman’s basal body temperature (BBT)?

The midwife appropriately uses this type of stitch to close the vaginal mucosa with a second-degree perineal repair: 

Which one of the following general statements about a woman’s healthy sexual functioning is true?

When performing a vaginal exam, the midwife palpates the posterior fontanel at approximately 2 o’clock position and the sagittal suture of the fetal skull is closer to the sacrum rather than the symphysis pubis. This evaluation is indicative of what fetal position?

The diagnosis of ______________________ is characterized by binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or other drastic measures to reduce body size, (fasting, use of laxatives).

The midwife prescribed antibiotic treatment for mastitis, but the woman calls back 3 days after beginning antibiotics to report that she still has a fever of 101.1° F. Appropriate management is:

A woman at 30 weeks’ gestation had a prepregnancy BMI of 28. She has gained 16 lbs. in the pregnancy to date. Which is true regarding weight gain goal for the pregnancy and her weight so far?

Immediately after birth, the midwife notices greater than usual, bright red vaginal bleeding and the patient has a firm uterus. What is the most appropriate step? 

For a cognitively impaired patient, the MOST effective environmental design is one that is: