Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing ....................................................................................... 2
Chapter 02: Community Care: The Family and Culture .................................................................... 16
Chapter 03: Assessment and Health Promotion ................................................................................ 25
Chapter 04: Reproductive System Concerns......................................................................................42
Chapter 05: Infertility, Contraception, and Abortion ........................................................................62
Chapter 06: Genetics, Conception, and Fetal Development ............................................................. 80
Chapter 07: Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy ..........................................................................96
Chapter 08: Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy ............................................................. 111
Chapter 09: Maternal and Fetal Nutrition ....................................................................................... 128
Chapter 10: Assessment of High Risk Pregnancy ............................................................................ 144
Chapter 11: High Risk Perinatal Care: Preexisting Conditions ........................................................ 158
Chapter 12: High Risk Perinatal Care: Gestational Conditions ....................................................... 178
Chapter 13: Labor and Birth Processes ............................................................................................ 199
Chapter 14: Pain Management ..........................................................................................................211
Chapter 15: Fetal Assessment During Labor ................................................................................... 228
Chapter 16: Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth ....................................................246
Chapter 17: Labor and Birth Complications .....................................................................................270
Chapter 18: Maternal Physiologic Changes ...................................................................................... 287
Chapter 19: Nursing Care of the Family During the Postpartum Period ........................................ 300
Chapter 20: Transition to Parenthood ............................................................................................. 314
Chapter 21: Postpartum Complications ...........................................................................................329
Chapter 22: Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn ............................................346
Chapter 23: Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family .................................................................... 365
Chapter 24: Newborn Nutrition and Feeding .................................................................................. 376
Chapter 25: The High Risk Newborn ...............................................................................................394
Chapter 26: 21st Century Pediatric Nursing .................................................................................... 417
Chapter 27: Family, Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion ..........424
Chapter 28: Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health Promotion...........................432
Chapter 29: Communication, History, and Physical Assessment ....................................................446
Chapter 30: Pain Assessment and Management in Children .......................................................... 465
Chapter 31: The Infant and Family .................................................................................................. 476
Chapter 32: The Toddler and Family .............................................................................................. 496
Chapter 33: The Preschooler and Family ......................................................................................... 514
Chapter 34: The School-Age Child and Family ................................................................................ 527
Chapter 35: The Adolescent and Family .......................................................................................... 542
Chapter 36: Impact of Chronic Illness, Disability, and End-of-Life Care for the Child and Family563
Chapter 37: Impact of Cognitive or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family ........................ 579
Chapter 38: Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization ......................598
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,Chapter 39: Pediatric Variations of Nursing Interventions ............................................................ 609
Chapter 40: Respiratory Dysfunction .............................................................................................. 631
Chapter 41: Gastrointestinal Dysfunction ....................................................................................... 648
Chapter 42: Cardiovascular Dysfunction ........................................................................................ 669
Chapter 43: Hematologic and Immunologic Dysfunction ...............................................................693
Chapter 44: Cancer ........................................................................................................................... 715
Chapter 45: Genitourinary Dysfunction ........................................................................................... 738
Chapter 46: Cerebral Dysfunction.................................................................................................... 753
Chapter 47: Endocrine Dysfunction ................................................................................................. 773
Chapter 48: Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction ...................................................................788
Chapter 49: Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction ................................................................... 803
Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
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
The most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors are diabetes and hypertension
associated with pregnancy. Both of these conditions are associated with maternal obesity. There
are no studies that indicate MVP is among the most frequently reported maternal risk factors.
Hypertension associated with pregnancy, not chronic hypertension, is one of the most frequently
reported maternal medical risk factors. Although anemia is a concern in pregnancy, it is not one
of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors in pregnancy.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 6
OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
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
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,The situation, background, assessment, recommendation (SBAR) technique provides a specific
framework for communication among health care providers. Failure to communicate is one of the
major reasons for errors in health care. The SBAR technique has the potential to serve as a means
to reduce errors.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 14
OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment, Planning
MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment
3. The role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families has evolved to emphasize:
a. Providing care to patients directly at the bedside.
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
Professional nurses are part of the team of health care providers who collaboratively care for
patients throughout the childbearing cycle. Providing care to patients directly at the bedside is
one of the nurses tasks; however, it does not encompass the concept of the evolved professional
nurse. Throughout the prenatal period, nurses care for women in clinics and physicians offices
and teach classes to help families prepare for childbirth. Nurses also care for childbearing families
in birthing centers and in the home. Nurses have been critically important in developing
strategies to improve the well-being of women and their infants and have led the efforts to
implement clinical practice guidelines using an evidence-based approach. Maternity patients have
experienced a decreased, rather than an increased, length of stay over the past 2 decades.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 1
OBJ: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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
Consistent prenatal care is the best method of preventing or controlling risk factors associated
with infant mortality. Nutritional status is an important modifiable risk factor, but a nutrition
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, assessment is not the most important action a nurse should take in this situation. The patient
may need assistance from a social worker at some time during her pregnancy, but a referral to a
social worker is not the most important aspect the nurse should address at this time. If the
woman has identifiable high-risk problems, her health care may need to be provided by a
physician. However, it cannot be assumed that all African-American women have high-risk
issues. In addition, advising the woman to see an obstetrician is not the most important aspect
on which the nurse should focus at this time, and it is not appropriate for a nurse to advise or
manage the type of care a patient is to receive.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 6
OBJ: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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.
b. Speak quickly and efficiently to expedite the visit.
c. Provide the patient with handouts.
d. Assess whether the patient understands the discussion.
ANS: D
Nurses contribute to health literacy by using simple, common words; avoiding jargon; and
evaluating whether the patient understands the discussion. Speaking slowly and clearly and
focusing on what is important increase understanding. Most patient education materials are
written at too high a level for the average adult and may not be useful for a client with limited
English proficiency.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 5
OBJ: Nursing Process: Evaluation MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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 womans:
a. Age. c. Educational level.
b. Minority status. d. Inability to pay.
ANS: D
The most significant barrier to health care access is the inability to pay for services; this is
compounded by the fact that many physicians refuse to care for women who cannot pay.
Although adolescent pregnant clients statistically receive less prenatal care, age is not the most
significant barrier. Significant disparities in morbidity and mortality rates exist for minority
women; however, minority status is not the most significant barrier to access of care. Disparities
in educational level are associated with morbidity and mortality rates; however, educational level
is not the most significant barrier to access of care.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 5
OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment
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