,
,Ans:
C)Childbirth results in changes in relationships
Feedback:
Family-centered care is based on the following principles: Childbirth affects the entire family, and
relationships will change; childbirth is viewed as a normal, healthy event in the life of the family; and
families are capable of making decisions about their own care if given adequate information and
professional support.
3.When preparing a teaching plan for a group of first-time pregnant women, the nurse expects to review
how maternity care has changed over the years. Which of the following would the nurse include when
discussing events of the 20th century?
A)Epidemics of puerperal fever
B)Performance of the first cesarean birth
C)Development of the x-ray to assess pelvic size
D)Creation of free-standing birth centers
Ans:
D.Creation of free-standing birth centers
Feedback:
In the 20th century (1900s), free-standing birth centers were developed. Puerperal fever epidemics, the
first cesarean birth, and x-ray to assess pelvic size were events occurring during the 19th century
(1800s).
4.After teaching a group of students about pregnancy-related mortality, the instructor determines that
additional teaching is needed when the students identify which condition as a leading cause?
, A)Hemorrhage
B)Embolism
C)Obstructed labor
D)Infection
Ans:
B)Embolism
Feedback:
Most pregnancy-related complications are preventable. The leading causes of pregnancy-related
mortality are hemorrhage, infection, preeclampsia-eclampsia, obstructed labor, and unsafe abortion.
Embolism is not a leading cause.
5.The nurse is working with a group of community health members to develop a plan to address the
special health needs of women. Which of the following conditions would the group address as the major
problem?
A)Smoking
B)Heart disease
C)Diabetes
D)Cancer
Ans:
B)Heart disease
Feedback:
The group needs to address cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in women regardless
of racial or ethnic group. Smoking is related to heart disease and the development of cancer. However,
heart disease and cancer can occur in any woman regardless of her smoking history. Cancer is the
second leading cause of death, with women having a one in three lifetime risk of developing cancer.
,Ans:
C)Childbirth results in changes in relationships
Feedback:
Family-centered care is based on the following principles: Childbirth affects the entire family, and
relationships will change; childbirth is viewed as a normal, healthy event in the life of the family; and
families are capable of making decisions about their own care if given adequate information and
professional support.
3.When preparing a teaching plan for a group of first-time pregnant women, the nurse expects to review
how maternity care has changed over the years. Which of the following would the nurse include when
discussing events of the 20th century?
A)Epidemics of puerperal fever
B)Performance of the first cesarean birth
C)Development of the x-ray to assess pelvic size
D)Creation of free-standing birth centers
Ans:
D.Creation of free-standing birth centers
Feedback:
In the 20th century (1900s), free-standing birth centers were developed. Puerperal fever epidemics, the
first cesarean birth, and x-ray to assess pelvic size were events occurring during the 19th century
(1800s).
4.After teaching a group of students about pregnancy-related mortality, the instructor determines that
additional teaching is needed when the students identify which condition as a leading cause?
, A)Hemorrhage
B)Embolism
C)Obstructed labor
D)Infection
Ans:
B)Embolism
Feedback:
Most pregnancy-related complications are preventable. The leading causes of pregnancy-related
mortality are hemorrhage, infection, preeclampsia-eclampsia, obstructed labor, and unsafe abortion.
Embolism is not a leading cause.
5.The nurse is working with a group of community health members to develop a plan to address the
special health needs of women. Which of the following conditions would the group address as the major
problem?
A)Smoking
B)Heart disease
C)Diabetes
D)Cancer
Ans:
B)Heart disease
Feedback:
The group needs to address cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in women regardless
of racial or ethnic group. Smoking is related to heart disease and the development of cancer. However,
heart disease and cancer can occur in any woman regardless of her smoking history. Cancer is the
second leading cause of death, with women having a one in three lifetime risk of developing cancer.
