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Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing

1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the
most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is:


a. Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension.



b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia.


ANS: A

2. To ensure optimal outcomes for the patient, the contemporary maternity nurse must
incorporate both teamwork and communication with clinicians into her care delivery, The
SBAR technique of communication is an easy-to-remember mechanism for communication.
Which of the following correctly defines this acronym?


a. Situation, baseline assessment, response



b. Situation, background, assessment, recommendation



c. Subjective background, assessment, recommendation



d. Situation, background, anticipated recommendation


ANS: B

3. The role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families has evolved to emphasize:


a. Providing care to patients directly at the bedside.



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b. Primarily hospital care of maternity patients.



c. Practice using an evidence-based approach.



d. Planning patient care to cover longer hospital stays.


ANS: C

4. A 23-year-old African-American woman is pregnant with her first child. Based on the
statistics for infant mortality, which plan is most important for the nurse to implement?


a. Perform a nutrition assessment.



b. Refer the woman to a social worker.



c. Advise the woman to see an obstetrician, not a midwife.



d. Explain to the woman the importance of keeping her prenatal care appointments.


ANS: D

5. During a prenatal intake interview, the nurse is in the process of obtaining an initial
assessment of a 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency. It is important
for the nurse to:


a. Use maternity jargon in order for the patient to become familiar with these terms.




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b Speak quickly and efficiently to expedite the visit.
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c. Provide the patient with handouts.



d Assess whether the patient understands the discussion.


ANS: D

6. When managing health care for pregnant women at a prenatal clinic, the nurse
should recognize that the most significant barrier to access to care is the pregnant
woman‘s:


a. Age. c. Educational level.



b. Minority status. d. Inability to pay.


ANS: D

7. What is the primary role of practicing nurses in the research process?


a. Designing research studies



b. Collecting data for other researchers



c. Identifying researchable problems



d. Seeking funding to support research studies


ANS: C
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