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The RM provides comprehensive independent prenatal, labour, and postpartum care for
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up to 6 weeks, for women who are low risk. Births may occur in hospital or at home. R
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hin t he Canadian context.
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3. A pregnant woman who has recently immigrated Canada comments to a nurse, “I am afra
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id of childbirth. It is so dangerous. I am afraid I will die.” What is the best nursing resp o
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d. “Your condition will be monitored during labour and birth.”
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4. An urban area has been reported to have a high perinatal mortality rate. What informati
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c. Deaths of infants up to 1 year of age per 1000 live births per year
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d. Fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year
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The perinatal mortality rate includes fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year.
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Current maternity practice focuses on a high-quality family experience for all families.
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i alty areas including perinatal, community, neonatal, and pediatric intensive care. CAP
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W HN, CANN, and CAPN are specialty organizations for nursing groups in Canada.
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,Chapter 01: Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
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Keenan-
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Lindsay: Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada, 2nd E
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dition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE T#
1. A patient chooses to have a registered midwife (RM) provide care during her pregnancy a
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nd for her labour. What does the RM’s scope of practice include?
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a. Independent comprehensive practice T# T#
b. Prenatal care only T# T#
c. Attendance at only low-risk births T# T# T# T#
d. Only present for home births T# T# T# T#
ANS: A T # T #
The RM provides comprehensive independent prenatal, labour, and postpartum care for
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up to 6 weeks, for women who are low risk. Births may occur in hospital or at home. R
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#Ms are regulated health professions who have a 4-year university degree.
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2. Which organization is responsible for the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) in Canada?
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a. World Health Organization (WHO) T# T# T#
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The BCC is responsible for BFI designation in Canada. The BCC has developed the BFI
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hin t he Canadian context.
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id of childbirth. It is so dangerous. I am afraid I will die.” What is the best nursing resp o
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nse reflecting cultural safety?
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ent care. T#
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b. Deaths of fetuses weighing more than 500 g per 10,000 births per year
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d. Fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year
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The perinatal mortality rate includes fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year.
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i alty areas including perinatal, community, neonatal, and pediatric intensive care. CAP
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