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Alternative and complementary therapies - Answer Allow for more client autonomy
The nurse should be aware that a statistic widely used to compare the health status of different
populations is the: - Answer Infant mortality rate
To assess a mother's risk of having a low-birth-weight (LBW) infant, what is the most important factor
for the nurse to consider? - Answer African-American race
The nurses working at a newly established birthing center have begun to compare their performance in
providing maternal-newborn care against clinical standards. This comparison process, designed to
improve the quality of client care, is called: - Answer Outcomes-oriented care
Contemporary maternity nursing is exemplified by: - Answer Family-centered care
A 38-year-old Hispanic woman delivered a 9-lb, 6-oz baby girl vaginally after being in labor for 43 hours.
The baby died 3 days later from sepsis. On what grounds could the woman have a legitimate legal case
for negligence? - Answer If the standards of care were not met.
The National Quality Forum has issued a list of "never events" pertaining specifically to maternal and
child health. These include all except: - Answer Foreign object retained after surgery
The high cost of health care in the United States is most likely a result of: - Answer An emphasis on the
use of advanced technology in care
Maternity nursing care that is based on knowledge gained through research and clinical trials is: -
Answer Known as evidence-based practice
During a prenatal intake interview, the client informs the nurse that she would prefer a midwife to
provide both her care during pregnancy and deliver her infant. What information is most appropriate for
,the nurse to share with this client? - Answer The client will receive fewer interventions during the birth
process.
In order to ensure client safety, the practicing nurse must have knowledge of The Joint Commission's
current "Do Not Use" list of abbreviations. Which term is acceptable for use regarding medication
administration? - Answer International Unit
Maternity nurses can enhance communication among health care providers by utilizing the SBAR
technique. This acronym stands for: - Answer Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
A father and mother are carriers of phenylketonuria (PKU). Their 2-year-old daughter has PKU. The
couple tells the nurse that they are planning to have a second baby. Because their daughter has PKU,
they are sure that their next baby won't be affected. What response by the nurse is most accurate? -
Answer "You are both carriers, so each baby has a 25% chance of being affected."
A woman is 5 months pregnant. On a routine ultrasound scan, the physician discovers that the fetus has
a diaphragmatic hernia. The woman becomes distraught and asks the nurse what she should do. What
action by the nurse is most appropriate? - Answer Talk to the woman and refer her to a genetic
counselor.
A new father has just been told that his child has trisomy 18. He asks the nurse what made her suspect a
problem after the birth. The nurse explains that during the infant's newborn assessment, she noted: -
Answer Rocker-bottom feet and clenched hands with overlapping fingers
In presenting to obstetric nurses interested in genetics, the genetic nurse identifies the primary risk(s)
associated with genetic testing as: - Answer Denial of insurance benefits
Cancer is genetic and begins with one or more genetic mutations. A cancer specifically being
investigated in this regard is: - Answer Colorectal cancer
The Human Genome Project, which began in 1990: - Answer Found that all human beings are 99.9%
identical at the DNA level
, With regard to prenatal genetic testing, nurses should be aware that: - Answer Maternal serum
screening can determine whether a pregnant woman is at risk of carrying a fetus with Down syndrome
A nurse must be cognizant that an individual's genetic makeup is known as his/her: - Answer Genotype
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has designated Thanksgiving Day as National Family
History Day. The Surgeon General encourages family members to discuss important family health
information while sharing in holiday gatherings. This initiative is significant to nurses because: - Answer
This is the single most cost effective source of genetic information
The karyotype designated as female is 46, XX. - Answer 46, XX
BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations account for approximately 50% of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Is
this statement true or false? - Answer FALSE
When assessing the client for amenorrhea, the nurse should be aware that this may be caused by all
conditions except: - Answer exercise
When a nurse is counseling a woman for primary dysmenorrhea, which nonpharmacologic intervention
might be recommended? - Answer Using a heating pad on the abdomen to relieve cramping
Nurses who provide health care for women should recognize that the most commonly reported
gynecologic problem for women of any age-group is: - Answer Dysmenorrhea
When evaluating a client whose primary complaint is amenorrhea, the nurse must be aware that lack of
menstruation is most often the result of: - Answer Pregnancy
While evaluating a client for osteoporosis, the nurse should be aware of what risk factor? - Answer
Cigarette smoking
In helping a client manage premenstrual syndrome (PMS), the nurse should: - Answer Suggest herbal
therapies, as well as yoga and massage
WITH MAKING SCHEME LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026
Alternative and complementary therapies - Answer Allow for more client autonomy
The nurse should be aware that a statistic widely used to compare the health status of different
populations is the: - Answer Infant mortality rate
To assess a mother's risk of having a low-birth-weight (LBW) infant, what is the most important factor
for the nurse to consider? - Answer African-American race
The nurses working at a newly established birthing center have begun to compare their performance in
providing maternal-newborn care against clinical standards. This comparison process, designed to
improve the quality of client care, is called: - Answer Outcomes-oriented care
Contemporary maternity nursing is exemplified by: - Answer Family-centered care
A 38-year-old Hispanic woman delivered a 9-lb, 6-oz baby girl vaginally after being in labor for 43 hours.
The baby died 3 days later from sepsis. On what grounds could the woman have a legitimate legal case
for negligence? - Answer If the standards of care were not met.
The National Quality Forum has issued a list of "never events" pertaining specifically to maternal and
child health. These include all except: - Answer Foreign object retained after surgery
The high cost of health care in the United States is most likely a result of: - Answer An emphasis on the
use of advanced technology in care
Maternity nursing care that is based on knowledge gained through research and clinical trials is: -
Answer Known as evidence-based practice
During a prenatal intake interview, the client informs the nurse that she would prefer a midwife to
provide both her care during pregnancy and deliver her infant. What information is most appropriate for
,the nurse to share with this client? - Answer The client will receive fewer interventions during the birth
process.
In order to ensure client safety, the practicing nurse must have knowledge of The Joint Commission's
current "Do Not Use" list of abbreviations. Which term is acceptable for use regarding medication
administration? - Answer International Unit
Maternity nurses can enhance communication among health care providers by utilizing the SBAR
technique. This acronym stands for: - Answer Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
A father and mother are carriers of phenylketonuria (PKU). Their 2-year-old daughter has PKU. The
couple tells the nurse that they are planning to have a second baby. Because their daughter has PKU,
they are sure that their next baby won't be affected. What response by the nurse is most accurate? -
Answer "You are both carriers, so each baby has a 25% chance of being affected."
A woman is 5 months pregnant. On a routine ultrasound scan, the physician discovers that the fetus has
a diaphragmatic hernia. The woman becomes distraught and asks the nurse what she should do. What
action by the nurse is most appropriate? - Answer Talk to the woman and refer her to a genetic
counselor.
A new father has just been told that his child has trisomy 18. He asks the nurse what made her suspect a
problem after the birth. The nurse explains that during the infant's newborn assessment, she noted: -
Answer Rocker-bottom feet and clenched hands with overlapping fingers
In presenting to obstetric nurses interested in genetics, the genetic nurse identifies the primary risk(s)
associated with genetic testing as: - Answer Denial of insurance benefits
Cancer is genetic and begins with one or more genetic mutations. A cancer specifically being
investigated in this regard is: - Answer Colorectal cancer
The Human Genome Project, which began in 1990: - Answer Found that all human beings are 99.9%
identical at the DNA level
, With regard to prenatal genetic testing, nurses should be aware that: - Answer Maternal serum
screening can determine whether a pregnant woman is at risk of carrying a fetus with Down syndrome
A nurse must be cognizant that an individual's genetic makeup is known as his/her: - Answer Genotype
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has designated Thanksgiving Day as National Family
History Day. The Surgeon General encourages family members to discuss important family health
information while sharing in holiday gatherings. This initiative is significant to nurses because: - Answer
This is the single most cost effective source of genetic information
The karyotype designated as female is 46, XX. - Answer 46, XX
BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations account for approximately 50% of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Is
this statement true or false? - Answer FALSE
When assessing the client for amenorrhea, the nurse should be aware that this may be caused by all
conditions except: - Answer exercise
When a nurse is counseling a woman for primary dysmenorrhea, which nonpharmacologic intervention
might be recommended? - Answer Using a heating pad on the abdomen to relieve cramping
Nurses who provide health care for women should recognize that the most commonly reported
gynecologic problem for women of any age-group is: - Answer Dysmenorrhea
When evaluating a client whose primary complaint is amenorrhea, the nurse must be aware that lack of
menstruation is most often the result of: - Answer Pregnancy
While evaluating a client for osteoporosis, the nurse should be aware of what risk factor? - Answer
Cigarette smoking
In helping a client manage premenstrual syndrome (PMS), the nurse should: - Answer Suggest herbal
therapies, as well as yoga and massage
