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Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing
1.When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most
frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is:
a.Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension.
b.Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia.
ANS: A
2.To ensure optimal outcomes for the patient, the contemporary maternity nurse must
incorporate both teamwork and communication with clinicians into her care delivery, The SBAR
technique of communication is an easy-to-remember mechanism for communication. Which of
the following correctly defines this acronym?
a.Situation, baseline assessment, response
b.Situation, background, assessment, recommendation
c.Subjective background, assessment, recommendation
d.Situation, background, anticipated recommendation
ANS: B
3.The role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families has evolved to emphasize:
a.Providing care to patients directly at the bedside.
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b.Primarily hospital care of maternity patients.
c.Practice using an evidence-based approach.
d.Planning patient care to cover longer hospital stays.
ANS: C
4.A 23-year-old African-American woman is pregnant with her first child. Based on the statistics
for infant mortality, which plan is most important for the nurse to implement?
a.Perform a nutrition assessment.
b.Refer the woman to a social worker.
c.Advise the woman to see an obstetrician, not a midwife.
d.Explain to the woman the importance of keeping her prenatal care appointments.
ANS: D
5.During a prenatal intake interview, the nurse is in the process of obtaining an initial
assessment of a 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency. It is important for
the nurse to:
a.Use maternity jargon in order for the patient to become familiar with these terms.
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b Speak quickly and efficiently to expedite the visit.
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c. Provide the patient with handouts.
d Assess whether the patient understands the discussion.
ANS: D
6.When managing health care for pregnant women at a prenatal clinic, the nurse should
recognize that the most significant barrier to access to care is the pregnant woman‘s:
a.Age. c. Educational level.
b.Minority status. d. Inability to pay.
ANS: D
7.What is the primary role of practicing nurses in the research process?
a.Designing research studies
b.Collecting data for other researchers
c.Identifying researchable problems
d.Seeking funding to support research studies
ANS: C
8.When the nurse is unsure about how to perform a patient care procedure, the best action would
Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing
1.When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most
frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is:
a.Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension.
b.Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia.
ANS: A
2.To ensure optimal outcomes for the patient, the contemporary maternity nurse must
incorporate both teamwork and communication with clinicians into her care delivery, The SBAR
technique of communication is an easy-to-remember mechanism for communication. Which of
the following correctly defines this acronym?
a.Situation, baseline assessment, response
b.Situation, background, assessment, recommendation
c.Subjective background, assessment, recommendation
d.Situation, background, anticipated recommendation
ANS: B
3.The role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families has evolved to emphasize:
a.Providing care to patients directly at the bedside.
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b.Primarily hospital care of maternity patients.
c.Practice using an evidence-based approach.
d.Planning patient care to cover longer hospital stays.
ANS: C
4.A 23-year-old African-American woman is pregnant with her first child. Based on the statistics
for infant mortality, which plan is most important for the nurse to implement?
a.Perform a nutrition assessment.
b.Refer the woman to a social worker.
c.Advise the woman to see an obstetrician, not a midwife.
d.Explain to the woman the importance of keeping her prenatal care appointments.
ANS: D
5.During a prenatal intake interview, the nurse is in the process of obtaining an initial
assessment of a 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency. It is important for
the nurse to:
a.Use maternity jargon in order for the patient to become familiar with these terms.
, 3
b Speak quickly and efficiently to expedite the visit.
.
, 4
c. Provide the patient with handouts.
d Assess whether the patient understands the discussion.
ANS: D
6.When managing health care for pregnant women at a prenatal clinic, the nurse should
recognize that the most significant barrier to access to care is the pregnant woman‘s:
a.Age. c. Educational level.
b.Minority status. d. Inability to pay.
ANS: D
7.What is the primary role of practicing nurses in the research process?
a.Designing research studies
b.Collecting data for other researchers
c.Identifying researchable problems
d.Seeking funding to support research studies
ANS: C
8.When the nurse is unsure about how to perform a patient care procedure, the best action would
