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Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing
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1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most
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frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is:
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a. Diabetes mellitus. f c. Chronic hypertension.
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b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP).
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ANS: A f
2. To ensure optimal outcomes for the patient, the contemporary maternity nurse must
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incorporate both teamwork and communication with clinicians into her care delivery, The SBAR
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technique of communication is an easy-to-remember mechanism for communication. Which of
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the following correctly defines this acronym?
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a. Situation, baseline assessment, response f f f
b. Situation, background, assessment, recommendationf f f
c. Subjective background, assessment, recommendation f f f
d. Situation, background, anticipated recommendationf f f
ANS: B f
3. The role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families has evolved to emphasize:
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a. Providing care to patients directly at the bedside.
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b. Primarily hospital care of maternity patients. f f f f f
c. Practice using an evidence-based approach.
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d. Planning patient care to cover longer hospital stays.
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ANS: C f
4. A 23-year-old African-American woman is pregnant with her first child. Based on the statistics
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for infant mortality, which plan is most important for the nurse to implement?
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a. Perform a nutrition assessment. f f f
b. Refer the woman to a social worker.
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c. Advise the woman to see an obstetrician, not a midwife.
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d. Explain to the woman the importance of keeping her prenatal care appointments.
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ANS: D f
5. During a prenatal intake interview, the nurse is in the process of obtaining an initial assessment
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of a 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency. It is important for the nurse to:
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a. Use maternity jargon in order for the patient to become familiar with these terms.
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b Speak quickly and efficiently to expedite the visit.
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Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing
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1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most
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frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is:
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a. Diabetes mellitus. f c. Chronic hypertension.
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b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP).
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ANS: A f
2. To ensure optimal outcomes for the patient, the contemporary maternity nurse must
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incorporate both teamwork and communication with clinicians into her care delivery, The SBAR
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technique of communication is an easy-to-remember mechanism for communication. Which of
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the following correctly defines this acronym?
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a. Situation, baseline assessment, response f f f
b. Situation, background, assessment, recommendationf f f
c. Subjective background, assessment, recommendation f f f
d. Situation, background, anticipated recommendationf f f
ANS: B f
3. The role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families has evolved to emphasize:
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a. Providing care to patients directly at the bedside.
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b. Primarily hospital care of maternity patients. f f f f f
c. Practice using an evidence-based approach.
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d. Planning patient care to cover longer hospital stays.
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ANS: C f
4. A 23-year-old African-American woman is pregnant with her first child. Based on the statistics
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for infant mortality, which plan is most important for the nurse to implement?
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a. Perform a nutrition assessment. f f f
b. Refer the woman to a social worker.
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c. Advise the woman to see an obstetrician, not a midwife.
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d. Explain to the woman the importance of keeping her prenatal care appointments.
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ANS: D f
5. During a prenatal intake interview, the nurse is in the process of obtaining an initial assessment
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of a 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency. It is important for the nurse to:
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a. Use maternity jargon in order for the patient to become familiar with these terms.
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b Speak quickly and efficiently to expedite the visit.
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