TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING IN
CANADA 2ND EDITION
EDITION BY LEIFER
TEST BANK
FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO
MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING IN
CANADA , 2ND EDITION, BY LISA KEENAN-
LINDSAY , ALL CHAPTERS 1-33| LATEST
2026
,TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING IN
CANADA 2ND EDITION
EDITION BY LEIFER
Table of contents
1. The past, present, and future
2. The nurse’s role in women’s health care
3. Human reproductive anatomy and physiology
4. Fetal development
5. Prenatal care and adaptations to pregnancy
6. Nursing care of women with complications during pregnancy
7. Nursing care of mother and infant during labor and birth
8. Nursing management of pain during labor and birth
9. Nursing care of women with complications during labor and birth
10. The family after birth
11. Nursing care of women with complications after birth
12. The term newborn
13. Preterm and postterm newborns
14. The newborn with a perinatal injury or congenital malformation
15. An overview of growth, development, and nutrition
16. The infant
17. The toddler
18. The preschool child
19. The school-age child
20. The adolescent
21. The child’s experience of hospitalization
22. Health care adaptations for the child and family
23. Complementary and alternative therapies in maternity and pediatric nursing
24. The child with a sensory or neurological condition
25. The child with a musculoskeletal condition
26. The child with a respiratory disorder
27. The child with a cardiovascular disorder
28. The child with a condition of the blood, blood-forming organs, or lymphatic
system
29. The child with a gastrointestinal condition
30. The child with a genitourinary condition
31. The child with a skin condition
32. The child with a metabolic condition
33. Childhood communicable diseases, bioterrorism, natural disasters, and the
maternal-child patient
34. The child with an emotional or behavioral condition
, TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING IN
CANADA 2ND EDITION
EDITION BY LEIFER
Chapter 01: overview of perinatal and pediatric nursing in canada
Keenan-lindsay: leifer’s introduction to maternity and pediatric nursing in
canada, 2nd edition
Multiple choice
1. A patient chooses to have a registered midwife (rm) provide care during her pregnancy and for
her labour. What does the rm’s scope of practice include? A. Independent comprehensive
practice
b. Prenatal care only
c. Attendance at only low-risk births
d. Only present for home births
ANS: a
The rm provides comprehensive independent prenatal, labour, and postpartum care for up
to 6 weeks, for women who are low risk. Births may occur in hospital or at home. Rms are
regulated health professions who have a 4-year university degree.
Dif: cognitive level: comprehension ref: 7 obj: 3 top:
collaborative care key: nursing process step: n/a
2. Which organization is responsible for the baby friendly initiative (bfi) in canada?
a. World health organization (who)
b. Breastfeeding committee for canada (bcc)
c. Unicef
d. Public health agency of canada (phac)
ANS: b
The bcc is responsible for bfi designation in canada. The bcc has developed the bfi 10 steps
and who code outcome indicators for hospitals and community health services, which sets
the international standards for the who/unicef global criteria within the canadian context.
Dif: cognitive level: knowledge ref: 7 obj: 3 | 9
top: the past key: nursing process step: n/a
3. A pregnant woman who has recently immigrated canada comments to a nurse, “i am afraid of
childbirth. It is so dangerous. I am afraid i will die.” What is the best nursing response
reflecting cultural safety?
a. “maternal mortality in canada is extremely low.”
b. “anesthesia is available to relieve pain during labour and childbirth.”
c. “tell me why you are afraid of childbirth.”
d. “your condition will be monitored during labour and birth.”
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ANS: c
Asking the patient about her concerns helps promote understanding and individualizes
patient care.
Dif: cognitive level: application ref: 11 obj: 7
Top: culturally safe care key: nursing process step: implementation
4. An urban area has been reported to have a high perinatal mortality rate. What information does
this provide?
a. Maternal and infant deaths per 100,000 live births per year
b. Deaths of fetuses weighing more than 500 g per 10,000 births per year
c. Deaths of infants up to 1 year of age per 1000 live births per year
d. Fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year
ANS: d
The perinatal mortality rate includes fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year.
Dif: cognitive level: comprehension ref: 8 obj: 10
top: statistics key: nursing process step: assessment
5. What is the focus of current perinatal care?
a. Hospital births for the majority of women
b. The traditional family unit
c. Care in a labour room and then a birthing room
d. A high-quality family experience for each patient
ANS: d
Current maternity practice focuses on a high-quality family experience for all families.
Dif: cognitive level: comprehension ref: 7 | 8 obj: 2 | 8
top: perinatal care key: nursing process step: n/a
6. Which organization offers certification for nurses in specialty areas?
a. Cna
b. Capwhn
c. Cann
d. Capn
ANS: a
The canadian nurses association offers certification exams for registered nurses in specialty
areas including perinatal, community, neonatal, and pediatric intensive care. Capwhn, cann,
and capn are specialty organizations for nursing groups in canada.
Dif: cognitive level: knowledge ref: 10 obj: 2 | 3
top: nursing certification key: nursing process step: n/a
CANADA 2ND EDITION
EDITION BY LEIFER
TEST BANK
FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO
MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING IN
CANADA , 2ND EDITION, BY LISA KEENAN-
LINDSAY , ALL CHAPTERS 1-33| LATEST
2026
,TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING IN
CANADA 2ND EDITION
EDITION BY LEIFER
Table of contents
1. The past, present, and future
2. The nurse’s role in women’s health care
3. Human reproductive anatomy and physiology
4. Fetal development
5. Prenatal care and adaptations to pregnancy
6. Nursing care of women with complications during pregnancy
7. Nursing care of mother and infant during labor and birth
8. Nursing management of pain during labor and birth
9. Nursing care of women with complications during labor and birth
10. The family after birth
11. Nursing care of women with complications after birth
12. The term newborn
13. Preterm and postterm newborns
14. The newborn with a perinatal injury or congenital malformation
15. An overview of growth, development, and nutrition
16. The infant
17. The toddler
18. The preschool child
19. The school-age child
20. The adolescent
21. The child’s experience of hospitalization
22. Health care adaptations for the child and family
23. Complementary and alternative therapies in maternity and pediatric nursing
24. The child with a sensory or neurological condition
25. The child with a musculoskeletal condition
26. The child with a respiratory disorder
27. The child with a cardiovascular disorder
28. The child with a condition of the blood, blood-forming organs, or lymphatic
system
29. The child with a gastrointestinal condition
30. The child with a genitourinary condition
31. The child with a skin condition
32. The child with a metabolic condition
33. Childhood communicable diseases, bioterrorism, natural disasters, and the
maternal-child patient
34. The child with an emotional or behavioral condition
, TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING IN
CANADA 2ND EDITION
EDITION BY LEIFER
Chapter 01: overview of perinatal and pediatric nursing in canada
Keenan-lindsay: leifer’s introduction to maternity and pediatric nursing in
canada, 2nd edition
Multiple choice
1. A patient chooses to have a registered midwife (rm) provide care during her pregnancy and for
her labour. What does the rm’s scope of practice include? A. Independent comprehensive
practice
b. Prenatal care only
c. Attendance at only low-risk births
d. Only present for home births
ANS: a
The rm provides comprehensive independent prenatal, labour, and postpartum care for up
to 6 weeks, for women who are low risk. Births may occur in hospital or at home. Rms are
regulated health professions who have a 4-year university degree.
Dif: cognitive level: comprehension ref: 7 obj: 3 top:
collaborative care key: nursing process step: n/a
2. Which organization is responsible for the baby friendly initiative (bfi) in canada?
a. World health organization (who)
b. Breastfeeding committee for canada (bcc)
c. Unicef
d. Public health agency of canada (phac)
ANS: b
The bcc is responsible for bfi designation in canada. The bcc has developed the bfi 10 steps
and who code outcome indicators for hospitals and community health services, which sets
the international standards for the who/unicef global criteria within the canadian context.
Dif: cognitive level: knowledge ref: 7 obj: 3 | 9
top: the past key: nursing process step: n/a
3. A pregnant woman who has recently immigrated canada comments to a nurse, “i am afraid of
childbirth. It is so dangerous. I am afraid i will die.” What is the best nursing response
reflecting cultural safety?
a. “maternal mortality in canada is extremely low.”
b. “anesthesia is available to relieve pain during labour and childbirth.”
c. “tell me why you are afraid of childbirth.”
d. “your condition will be monitored during labour and birth.”
, TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING IN
CANADA 2ND EDITION
EDITION BY LEIFER
ANS: c
Asking the patient about her concerns helps promote understanding and individualizes
patient care.
Dif: cognitive level: application ref: 11 obj: 7
Top: culturally safe care key: nursing process step: implementation
4. An urban area has been reported to have a high perinatal mortality rate. What information does
this provide?
a. Maternal and infant deaths per 100,000 live births per year
b. Deaths of fetuses weighing more than 500 g per 10,000 births per year
c. Deaths of infants up to 1 year of age per 1000 live births per year
d. Fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year
ANS: d
The perinatal mortality rate includes fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year.
Dif: cognitive level: comprehension ref: 8 obj: 10
top: statistics key: nursing process step: assessment
5. What is the focus of current perinatal care?
a. Hospital births for the majority of women
b. The traditional family unit
c. Care in a labour room and then a birthing room
d. A high-quality family experience for each patient
ANS: d
Current maternity practice focuses on a high-quality family experience for all families.
Dif: cognitive level: comprehension ref: 7 | 8 obj: 2 | 8
top: perinatal care key: nursing process step: n/a
6. Which organization offers certification for nurses in specialty areas?
a. Cna
b. Capwhn
c. Cann
d. Capn
ANS: a
The canadian nurses association offers certification exams for registered nurses in specialty
areas including perinatal, community, neonatal, and pediatric intensive care. Capwhn, cann,
and capn are specialty organizations for nursing groups in canada.
Dif: cognitive level: knowledge ref: 10 obj: 2 | 3
top: nursing certification key: nursing process step: n/a
