Test Bank for Perry’s Maternal Child
Nursing Care in Canada, 3rd Edition by
Keenan-Lindsay
Perinatal nurses - answer-Nurses who work collaboratively with patients and families from the
preconception period throughout the child-bearing year.
Pediatric nurses - answer-Nurses who care for children from birth up to age 18 years.
Social determinants of health (SDOH) - answer-Factors that can impact a person's health,
including racism, healthy behaviours (exercise), and healthy outdoor spaces (playgrounds).
Chronic illness - answer-Not considered a social determinant of health.
Evidence-informed intervention for Indigenous patients - answer-Consistent prenatal care is
associated with healthier infants.
Nutrition assessment - answer-An important modifiable risk factor but not the most crucial
action for a nurse to take for a pregnant Indigenous patient.
Referral to a social worker - answer-May be needed during pregnancy but is not the most
important aspect for the nurse to address initially.
Obstetrician vs. midwife - answer-The choice of care provider should not be assumed as the
most important focus for the nurse.
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,Prenatal care appointments - answer-Explaining the importance of keeping these appointments
is a critical intervention for pregnant patients.
Education and literacy - answer-A social determinant of health that influences health status and
behaviours.
Income and social status - answer-A social determinant of health that has a significant influence
on health status and behaviours.
Employment and working conditions - answer-A social determinant of health that affects health
status and behaviours.
Income and Social Status - answer-Greatest influence on health status and behaviors.
Invisible Poverty - answer-Social deprivation without visible material lack.
Visible Poverty - answer-Material deprivation, like poor sanitation and clothing.
Primary Role of Nurses in Research - answer-Identifying areas for further research in health.
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) - answer-Shifted focus to pandemic planning after avian
influenza.
Critical Development Period - answer-Early childhood is vital for overall development.
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, Integrative Healing - answer-Human-centered care valuing patient input and beliefs.
Truth and Reconciliation Report (2015) - answer-Calls for recognizing Indigenous healing
practices.
Enhanced Technology - answer-Increases life expectancy for children with chronic diseases.
Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses - answer-Framework emphasizing nurse accountability to
patients.
Future Goal for Nursing - answer-Addressing health inequities through policy advocacy.
Cognitive Level: Application - answer-Understanding and applying knowledge to new situations.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge - answer-Recall of facts and basic concepts.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension - answer-Understanding information and its meaning.
Cognitive Level: Analysis - answer-Breaking down information into components.
Cognitive Level: Evaluation - answer-Judging the value of information or methods.
Nursing Process: Assessment - answer-Systematic collection of patient data.
Nursing Process: Implementation - answer-Carrying out nursing interventions and plans.
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Nursing Care in Canada, 3rd Edition by
Keenan-Lindsay
Perinatal nurses - answer-Nurses who work collaboratively with patients and families from the
preconception period throughout the child-bearing year.
Pediatric nurses - answer-Nurses who care for children from birth up to age 18 years.
Social determinants of health (SDOH) - answer-Factors that can impact a person's health,
including racism, healthy behaviours (exercise), and healthy outdoor spaces (playgrounds).
Chronic illness - answer-Not considered a social determinant of health.
Evidence-informed intervention for Indigenous patients - answer-Consistent prenatal care is
associated with healthier infants.
Nutrition assessment - answer-An important modifiable risk factor but not the most crucial
action for a nurse to take for a pregnant Indigenous patient.
Referral to a social worker - answer-May be needed during pregnancy but is not the most
important aspect for the nurse to address initially.
Obstetrician vs. midwife - answer-The choice of care provider should not be assumed as the
most important focus for the nurse.
1
,Prenatal care appointments - answer-Explaining the importance of keeping these appointments
is a critical intervention for pregnant patients.
Education and literacy - answer-A social determinant of health that influences health status and
behaviours.
Income and social status - answer-A social determinant of health that has a significant influence
on health status and behaviours.
Employment and working conditions - answer-A social determinant of health that affects health
status and behaviours.
Income and Social Status - answer-Greatest influence on health status and behaviors.
Invisible Poverty - answer-Social deprivation without visible material lack.
Visible Poverty - answer-Material deprivation, like poor sanitation and clothing.
Primary Role of Nurses in Research - answer-Identifying areas for further research in health.
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) - answer-Shifted focus to pandemic planning after avian
influenza.
Critical Development Period - answer-Early childhood is vital for overall development.
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, Integrative Healing - answer-Human-centered care valuing patient input and beliefs.
Truth and Reconciliation Report (2015) - answer-Calls for recognizing Indigenous healing
practices.
Enhanced Technology - answer-Increases life expectancy for children with chronic diseases.
Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses - answer-Framework emphasizing nurse accountability to
patients.
Future Goal for Nursing - answer-Addressing health inequities through policy advocacy.
Cognitive Level: Application - answer-Understanding and applying knowledge to new situations.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge - answer-Recall of facts and basic concepts.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension - answer-Understanding information and its meaning.
Cognitive Level: Analysis - answer-Breaking down information into components.
Cognitive Level: Evaluation - answer-Judging the value of information or methods.
Nursing Process: Assessment - answer-Systematic collection of patient data.
Nursing Process: Implementation - answer-Carrying out nursing interventions and plans.
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