Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition Test Bank
2026-2027
Chapter 01: The Past, Present, and Future
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A patient chooses to have the certified nurse-
midwife (CNM) provide care during herpregnancy.
What does the CNM‘s scope of practice include?
a. Practice independent from medical supervision
b. Comprehensive prenatal care
c. Attendance at all deliveries
d. Cesarean sections
Correct Answer: B
The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and
postnatal care, attends uncomplicated deliveries, and
ensures that a backup physician is available in case
of unforeseen problems.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: p.
6 OBJ: 5
TOP: Advance Practice Nursing Roles KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance:
Prevention and Early Detection of Disease
2. Which medical pioneer discovered the relationship between the incidence of
puerperal fever and unwashed hands?
a. Karl Credé
b. Ignaz Semmelweis
c. Louis Pasteur
d. Joseph Lister
Correct Answer: B
Ignaz Semmelweis deduced that puerperal fever was septic, contagious, and
transmitted by the unwashed hands of physicians and medical students.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 2 OBJ:
1 TOP: The PastKEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
, MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
3. 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.”
Correct Answer: C
Asking the patient about her concerns helps promote understanding and
individualizes patient care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: pp. 6-8 OBJ: 8
TOP: Cross-Cultural Care KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychological
Adaptation
Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition Test Bank
2026-2027
Chapter 01: The Past, Present, and Future
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A patient chooses to have the certified nurse-
midwife (CNM) provide care during herpregnancy.
What does the CNM‘s scope of practice include?
a. Practice independent from medical supervision
b. Comprehensive prenatal care
c. Attendance at all deliveries
d. Cesarean sections
Correct Answer: B
The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and
postnatal care, attends uncomplicated deliveries, and
ensures that a backup physician is available in case
of unforeseen problems.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: p.
6 OBJ: 5
TOP: Advance Practice Nursing Roles KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance:
Prevention and Early Detection of Disease
2. Which medical pioneer discovered the relationship between the incidence of
puerperal fever and unwashed hands?
a. Karl Credé
b. Ignaz Semmelweis
c. Louis Pasteur
d. Joseph Lister
Correct Answer: B
Ignaz Semmelweis deduced that puerperal fever was septic, contagious, and
transmitted by the unwashed hands of physicians and medical students.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 2 OBJ:
1 TOP: The PastKEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
, MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
3. 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.”
Correct Answer: C
Asking the patient about her concerns helps promote understanding and
individualizes patient care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: pp. 6-8 OBJ: 8
TOP: Cross-Cultural Care KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychological
Adaptation
