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Midwife CBT

Part A: Midwifery Numeracy Test 1

The NBC CBT Practice Test is a valuable resource for nurses preparing to take the Computer Adaptive Test required for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.

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A postnatal patient is prescribed 1000 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride to run over 8 hours. What is the correct infusion rate in mL/hour?

A. 150 mL/hour

B. 100 mL/hour

C. 125 mL/hour

D. 120 mL/hour

Calculating the correct rate for IV fluid to be administered postnatally.

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A woman in labor is to receive an epidural infusion at a rate of 10 mL/hour. If the bag contains 100 mL, how long will the infusion last?

A. 10 hours

B. 5 hours

C. 20 hours

D. 2 hours

Determining how long an epidural infusion will last based on the rate and total volume.

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If a patient is ordered a total of 500 mL of IV fluids to be administered over a 5-hour period, how much should be given per hour?

A. 100 mL/hour

B. 50 mL/hour

C. 250 mL/hour

D. 100 mL/hour

Dividing the total fluid volume by the time to calculate hourly administration rate.

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A mother needs to take 400 mg of ibuprofen every 6 hours. The tablets come in 200 mg. How many tablets should she take per dose?

A. 2 tablets

B. 1 tablet

C. 3 tablets

D. 4 tablets

Calculating the number of tablets per dose based on the medication’s strength.

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A newborn is prescribed 5% dextrose IV at 60 mL/kg/day. How much solution should a 4 kg newborn receive in 24 hours?

A. 300 mL

B. 240 mL

C. 1200 mL

D. 480 mL

Calculating total daily fluid requirement based on the prescribed concentration and weight.

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How many micrograms are there in 1 milligram?

A. 1000 µg

B. 100 µg

C. 10000 µg

D. 10 µg

Converting units from milligrams to micrograms.

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If a baby weighs 3.5 kg, how many milligrams of Vitamin K should be administered if the dosage is 1 mg/kg?

A. 1 mg

B. 7 mg

C. 0.35 mg

D. 3.5 mg

Applying the correct dosage based on weight.

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You are preparing a 20 mL syringe for an injection and need to add 0.1 mL of air to ensure the dose is complete. What volume will you draw up?

A. 20.1 mL

B. 20.1 mL

C. 19.9 mL

D. 20 mL

Determining the total volume to draw into a syringe, accounting for air space.

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Calculate the BMI for a pregnant woman who weighs 70 kg and is 1.7 meters tall.

A. 24.2

B. 24.2

C. 25.8

D. 22.5

Determining Body Mass Index as part of a health assessment.

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A child needs 75 mL of oral solution every 4 hours. How much will they need in a 24-hour period?

A. 450 mL

B. 450 mL

C. 300 mL

D. 600 mL

Multiplying the dose by the number of times it will be given in a day.

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A prescription requires 500 mL of saline solution to be administered over 4 hours. What is the hourly infusion rate?

A. 125 mL/hour

B. 150 mL/hour

C. 100 mL/hour

D. 125 mL/hour

Calculating infusion rates for IV administration.

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A pregnant woman is prescribed iron supplements at 2.7 mg/kg daily. She weighs 60 kg. How many milligrams will she take per day?

A. 165 mg

B. 162 mg

C. 160 mg

D. 162 mg

Calculating the daily dosage of a supplement based on body weight.

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You need to administer 250 mg of medication and you have a solution that contains 500 mg in 5 mL. How many milliliters will you administer?

A. 1 mL

B. 2.5 mL

C. 2.5 mL

D. 10 mL

Calculating the volume of a solution needed for a specific medication dose.

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For a medication that is dosed at 0.15 mg per kg per dose, how much would you administer to a 50 kg woman?

A. 8 mg

B. 7.25 mg

C. 7 mg

D. 7.5 mg

Multiplying the patient’s weight by the medication dosage per kg.

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An infant requires a medication dose of 0.5 mg/kg. The infant weighs 6 kg. How many milligrams of medication should be administered?

A. 0.3 mg

B. 3 mg

C. 3 mg

D. 6 mg

Calculating the medication dose for an infant based on their weight.

 

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cbt midwifery questions

If you’re studying to be a midwife, you know that the NMC CBT, (Nursing and Midwifery Council Computer-Based Test) is a crucial step in your career. This test checks your knowledge and skills to make sure you’re ready to practice safely in the UK. Let’s talk about the CBT midwifery questions you might face.

The CBT midwifery exam covers a lot of important topics. You will get questions about pregnancy, labor and birth, postnatal care, and newborn care. The questions are made to test how well you understand what to do in different situations that midwives often deal with.

Studying for this test means you need to cover a broad range of subjects. You should know how to care for pregnant women, how to manage complications during childbirth, and how to look after new mothers and their babies. It’s not just about reading books; you also need to apply what you’ve learned in practical, real-life scenarios.

The format of the exam is multiple-choice, which means each question will give you several answers, and you have to pick the right one. Some questions might seem easy, but others can be tricky, so it’s important to read each question carefully before you answer.

To prepare, it’s a good idea to practice with sample CBT midwifery questions. This helps you understand the kind of questions that will come and gets you comfortable with the format. You can find many practice questions online, or you can join a study group with other midwifery students.

Remember, the key to passing the CBT isn’t just memorizing facts, it’s about understanding how to apply your knowledge in real-life care situations. Make sure you’re well-prepared, stay calm, and think each question through during the test. Good luck!