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This Updated/Latest 2025–2026 test bank for Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada, 1st Edition by Gloria Leifer is a comprehensive educational resource designed to help nursing students develop strong foundational knowledge in maternal and child health nursing. Covering all chapters, this resource includes chapter-by-chapter practice questions, detailed answer rationales, NCLEX-style examinations, clinical case studies, and critical-thinking exercises that reinforce evidence-based maternity and pediatric nursing practice. Topics include reproductive health, prenatal development, antenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, newborn assessment, neonatal adaptation, infant nutrition, childhood growth and development, immunizations, pediatric assessment, family-centered care, and nursing management of common maternal and pediatric health conditions. This study resource supports classroom learning, examination preparation, self-assessment, and clinical decision-making while strengthening the knowledge and skills required for safe and effective maternity and pediatric nursing care throughout 2025–2026. The 1st Canadian edition integrates culturally relevant nursing practice and current standards in maternal-child healthcare.

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,Chapter 01: Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
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1. A patient chooses to have a registered midwife (RM) provide care during her pregnancy and
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for her labour. What does the RM’s scope of practice include?
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The RM provides comprehensive independent prenatal, labour, and postpartum care for
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up to 6 weeks, for women who are low risk. Births may occur in hospital or at home.
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RMs are regulated health professions who have a 4-year university degree.
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TOP: Collaborative Care
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2. Which organization is responsible for the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) in Canada?
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The BCC is responsible for BFI designation in Canada. The BCC has developed the BFI 10
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Steps and WHO Code Outcome Indicators for Hospitals and Community Health
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Services, which sets the international standards for the WHO/UNICEF global criteria
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within the Canadian context.
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TOP: The Past
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3. A pregnant woman who has recently immigrated Canada comments to a nurse, “I am afraid
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of childbirth. It is so dangerous. I am afraid I will die.” What is the best nursing
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response reflecting cultural safety?
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b. “Anesthesia is available to relieve pain during labour and childbirth.” YFT L YFT L YFT L YFTL YFT L L
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d. “Your condition will be monitored during labour and birth.” YFT L YFT L YFT L Y FT L YFTL YFT L YFT L YFT L




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Asking the patient about her concerns helps promote understanding and individualizes
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patient care.
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4. An urban area has been reported to have a high perinatal mortality rate. What
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information does this provide?
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The perinatal mortality rate includes fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year.
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d. A high-quality family experience for each patient
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Current maternity practice focuses on a high-quality family experience for all families.
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TOP: Perinatal Care
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specialty areas including perinatal, community, neonatal, and pediatric intensive care.
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CAPWHN, CANN, and CAPN are specialty organizations for nursing groups in Canada.
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7. Which of the following requires self-reflection and discovery in order to provide care that
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is culturally appropriate?
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