Test Bank For
Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women's Health
Across the Lifespan, 12th edition Michele C.
Davidson Marcia London Patricia Ladewig
Chapter 1-33
Chapter 1 Contemporary Maternal-Newborn
Nursing
1) The nurse is reviewing changes in maternal-
newborn care. Which change is a cost-effective
approach with favorable outcomes?
A) Home birth
B) Use of a doula
C) Free-standing birthing center
D) Home follow-up nursing care
Answer: D
Explanation:
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,A) Home birth is a choice for the childbirth
experience.
B) The use of a doula is an aspect of the childbirth
experience.
C) Free-standing birthing centers are a choice for the
childbirth experience.
D) It is likely that home follow-up nursing care will
continue to gain acceptance because it is a cost-
effective approach with favorable long-term
family outcomes.
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Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client/Need Sub: Health Promotion and
Maintenance
Standards: QSEN Competencies: I. A. 2. Describe
strategies to empower patients or families in all
aspects of the healthcare process. | AACN Domains
and Competencies: 3.3 Consider the socioeconomic
impact of the delivery of healthcare. | NLN
Competencies: Context and Environment:
Healthcare economic policy; reimbursement
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,structures; accreditation standards; staffing models
and productivity; supply chain models |
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process:
Assessment.
Learning Outcome: 1.1 Review current issues in
contemporary childbirth.
MNL LO: Recognize contemporary issues related
to care of the childbearing family. 2) The nurse
desires to become a certified nurse-midwife.
Which information should the nurse consider
about earning this credential?
A) A graduate degree is required
B) A high school diploma is required
C) A doctoral degree is needed for research
D) Provide ambulatory care service to the expectant
family
Answer: A
Explanation:
A) As of 2010, a graduate degree is required for the
certified nurse-midwife (CNM) credential.
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, B) A high school diploma is needed for the certified
professional midwife (CPM) credential.
C) A nurse researcher has a doctoral degree, needed
to conduct research.
D) A nurse practitioner provides ambulatory care
services to the expectant family.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client/Need Sub: Health Promotion and
Maintenance
Standards: QSEN Competencies: III. A. 6. Describe
how the strength and relevance of available
evidence influences the choice of interventions in
provision of patient-centered care. | AACN Domains
and Competencies: 6.2 Perform effectively in
different team roles, using principles and values of
team dynamics. | NLN Competencies: Context and
Environment: Read and interpret data; apply health
promotion/disease prevention strategies; apply
health policy; conduct population-based
transcultural health assessments and interventions.
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