Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
By Kim Cooper, Kelly Gosnell
10th Edition
,TABLE OF CONTENT
1. The Past, Present, and Future
2. The Nurse’s Role in Women’s Health Care
3. Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
4. Fetal Development
5. Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
6. Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Pregnancy
7. Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and Birth
8. Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth
9. Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Labor and Birth
10. The Family After Birth
11. Nursing Care of Women with Complications After Birth
12. The Term Newborn
13. Preterm and Postterm Newborns
14. The Newborn with a Perinatal Injury or Congenital Malformation
15. An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition
16. The Infant
17. The Toddler
18. The Preschool Child
19. The School-Age Child
20. The Adolescent
21. The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization
22. Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
23. Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
24. The Child with a Sensory or Neurological Condition
25. The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition
26. The Child with a Respiratory Disorder
27. The Child with a Cardiovascular Disorder
,28. The Child with a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System
29. The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition
30. The Child with a Genitourinary Condition
31. The Child with a Skin Condition
32. The Child with a Metabolic Condition
33. Childhood Communicable Diseases, Bioterrorism, Natural Disasters, and the Maternal-Child Patient
34. The Child with an Emotional or Behavioral Condition
, Chapter 01: The Past, Present, and Future
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A pregnant woman who has recently immigrated to the United States comments to
the nurse, I am afraid of childbirth. It is so dangerous. I am afraid I will die. What is the
best nursing response
reflecting cultural sensitivity?
a. Maternal mortality in the United States is extremely low.
b. Anesthesia is available to relieve pain during labor and childbirth.
c. Tell me why you are afraid of childbirth.
d. Your condition will be monitored during labor and delivery.
ANSWER: C
Asking the patient about her concerns helps promote understanding and individualizes
patient care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 7
TOP: Cross-Cultural Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: ImplementationMSC: NCLEX:
Psychosocial Integrity:
Psychological Adaptation
2. A patient chooses to have the certified nurse midwife (CNM) provide care during her
pregnancy. What doesthe CNMs scope of practice include?
a. Practice independent from medical supervision
b. Comprehensive prenatal care
c. Attendance at all deliveries