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MCN 538 Complete Exam Bundle (2025/2026): Actual Questions & Verified Answers for Exams 1, 2, & 3

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This comprehensive MCN 538 Exam Bundle includes the latest and most accurate content for Exams 1, 2, and 3, updated for the 2025/2026 academic cycle. Designed for nursing students and educators, the pack features complete sets of real exam questions with detailed, correct answers and rationales. Each question is structured to reflect actual testing formats, ensuring high relevance and practical preparation. Ideal for review, self-assessment, and classroom integration, this resource supports mastery of maternal-child nursing concepts across all three exam levels.

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MCN 538 Exam 1,2,3


Health Disparities in Lesbian and Bisexual Women include high rates of.... -
Answer- Obesity, Smoking, and Alcohol



ACOG's Committee Opinion for Guidance for individualized care includes these 3
key recommendations - Answer- 1. Comprehensive health assessments
addressing specific risk factors.

2. Consideration of mental health and social stressors.

3. Encouragement of preventive health measures and regular screenings.



Pregnant Women with Chronic Physical Disabilities have a higher likelihood of
these 4 things - Answer- 1. Smoking

2. High BMI

3. Domestic Violence

4. PPD



Use _______________ instead of "husband" to be inclusive of different types of
relationships. - Answer- "partner"



What is LIAASE? - Answer- A general tool for improving cultural competence



What does LIAASE stand for? - Answer- Listening actively to understand diverse
perspectives.

Inquiring about and respecting cultural practices.

Asking open-ended questions to explore individual needs.

Adapting communication styles to the patient's preferences.

Showing awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences.

Educating oneself continuously about different cultural contexts.

,MCN 538 Exam 1,2,3


4 Steps to Cultural Competence - Answer- Awareness: Recognize personal biases
and cultural influences.

o Knowledge: Educate oneself about different cultural practices and values.

o Skills: Develop effective communication and interaction skills.

o Encounters: Engage with diverse populations to gain practical experience.



SOAP note format - Answer- S: Subjective (Pt's verbalized history of injury/illness)

O: Objective (information gathered by provider during evaluation)

A: Assessment (opinion of problem based on information gained during evaluation)

P: Plan (short and long term goals of rehab)



Medical necessity - Answer- involves evaluating whether a particular service, test,
or procedure is appropriate and required for diagnosing or treating a patient's
condition.



What are the 3 criteria for a medical necessity? - Answer- 1. Clinical Indications:
Based on patient's symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment goals.

2. Evidence-Based: Supported by clinical guidelines and research.

3. Cost-Effectiveness: Balancing benefits against potential risks and costs.



3 techniques for patient interviewing - Answer- 1. Open-ended questions

2. Active Listening

3. Building Rapport



Variables of HPI (History of Present Illness) - Answer- 1. Timing

2. Location

3. Quality (e.g., aching, sharp, dull, heavy)

4. Quantity (Pain scale)

, MCN 538 Exam 1,2,3


5. Setting

6. Alleviating/Aggravating Factors

7. Associated Manifestations (What effects does the px have on sleep, strength,
work, weight, appetite, and activities of daily living?)

8. Attributions (What does the pt think it's caused by? Afraid of?)



Brief HPI: - Answer- o Focuses on a concise summary of the presenting problem
and major symptoms.

o Suitable for straightforward cases or follow-up visits.



Extended HPI - Answer- 10 or more systems reviewed

o Provides a detailed account of the history, including multiple symptoms, their
context, and impact on the patient's life.

o Appropriate for complex cases or initial evaluations.



4 general principles of Medical Record Documentation - Answer- 1. Accuracy:
Ensure all entries are correct and factual.

2. Legibility: Documentation should be readable and clear.

3. Relevance: Include information pertinent to patient care and decision-making.

4. Confidentiality: Maintain patient privacy and secure record access.



CAGE questionnaire to assess what? - Answer- ETOH consumption



What does CAGE (ETOH) stand for? - Answer- C- cut down

A- annoyed

G- guilty

E- eye opener
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