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PEDIATRIC NURSING IN CANADA 1ST EDITION BY LEIFER|| COMPLETE
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Chapter 01: Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
Keenan-Lindsay: Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in
Canada, 1st Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A patient chooses to have a registered midwife (RM) provide care during her
pregnancy and for her labour. What does the RM’s scope of practice include?
a. Independent comprehensive practice
b. Prenatal care only
c. Attendance at only low-risk births
d. Only present for home births
- ANSWER: A
The RM provides comprehensive independent prenatal, labour, and postpartum
care for up to 6 weeks, for women who are low risk. Births may occur in hospital
or at home. RMs are regulated health professions who have a 4-year university
degree.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 7 OBJ: 3 TOP:
Collaborative Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
2. Which organization is responsible for the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) in
Canada?
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a. World Health Organization (WHO)
b. Breastfeeding Committee for Canada (BCC)
c. UNICEF
d. Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) MNURSINGTB. CO
- ANSWER: B
The BCC is responsible for BFI designation in Canada. The BCC has developed
the BFI 10 Steps and WHO Code Outcome Indicators for Hospitals and
Community Health Services, which sets the international standards for the
WHO/UNICEF global criteria within the Canadian context.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 7 OBJ: 3 | 9 TOP: The Past KEY:
Nursing Process Step: N/A
3. A pregnant woman who has recently immigrated Canada comments to a
nurse, “I am afraid of childbirth. It is so dangerous. I am afraid I will die.” What is
the best nursing response reflecting cultural safety?
a. “Maternal mortality in Canada is extremely low.”
b. “Anesthesia is available to relieve pain during labour and childbirth.” c.
“Tell me why you are afraid of childbirth.”
d. “Your condition will be monitored during labour and birth.”
- ANSWER: C
Asking the patient about her concerns helps promote understanding and
individualizes patient care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 11OBJ: 7
TOP: Culturally Safe Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
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4. An urban area has been reported to have a high perinatal mortality rate.
What information does this provide?
a. Maternal and infant deaths per 100,000 live births per year
b. Deaths of fetuses weighing more than 500 g per 10,000 births per year
c. Deaths of infants up to 1 year of age per 1000 live births per year d. Fetal
and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year
- ANSWER: D
The perinatal mortality rate includes fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births
per year.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 8 OBJ: 10 TOP: Statistics
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
5. What is the focus of current perinatal care?
a. Hospital births for the majority of women
b. The traditional family unit
c. Care in a labour room and then a birthing room d. A high-quality family
experience for each patient
- ANSWER: D
Current maternity practice focuses on a high-quality family experience for all
families.