,TABLE OF CONTENTS
DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING CARE, 4TH EDITION
Meredith J. Scannell & Kristine Ruggiero
UNIT I: FOUNDATIONS IN THE NURSING CARE OF MATERNAL, FAMILY, AND CHILD CARE
Chapter 1: Core Concepts of Maternal and Pediatric Healthcare Across the Continuum
UNIT II: THE PROCESS OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION
Chapter 2: Reproduction
Chapter 3: Conception and Development of the Embryo and Fetus
UNIT III: THE PRENATAL JOURNEY
Chapter 4: Physiological and Psychosocial Changes and Health Promotion During Pregnancy
Chapter 5: Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During Pregnancy
Chapter 6: Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During Labor and Birth
UNIT IV: THE BIRTH EXPERIENCE
Chapter 7: The Process of Labor and Birth
Chapter 8: Caring for the Newborn at Risk
UNIT V: CARE OF THE NEW FAMILY
Chapter 9: Physiological Transition of the Newborn
Chapter 10: Caring for the Postpartal Patient and Family
Chapter 11: Complications During the Postpartal Period
Chapter 12: Caring for the Developing Child
UNIT VI: FOUNDATIONS IN NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN
,Chapter 13: Caring for the Child With a Respiratory Condition
Chapter 14: Caring for the Child With a Gastrointestinal Condition
Chapter 15: Caring for the Child With a Cardiovascular Condition
Chapter 16: Caring for the Child With an Infectious or Communicable Condition
Chapter 17: Caring for the Child With an Allergic or Immunological Condition
Chapter 18: Caring for the Child With an Endocrinological or Metabolic Condition
Chapter 19: Caring for the Child With a Neurological or Sensory Condition
Chapter 20: Caring for the Child With a Musculoskeletal Condition
Chapter 21: Caring for the Child With an Integumentary Condition
Chapter 22: Caring for the Child With a Genitourinary Condition
Chapter 23: Caring for the Child With a Hematological Condition
Chapter 24: Caring for the Child With a Cognitive or Psychosocial Impairment
Chapter 25: Caring for the Child With Cancer
Chapter 26: Caring for the Child With a Chronic Condition, Disability, or End-of-Life Care
Chapter 27: Caring for the Child With a Chronic Condition, Disability, or End-of-Life Care
(Continued)
UNIT VII: WOMEN'S HEALTH
Chapter 28: Promoting the Safety of Women and Families
Chapter 29: Promoting Premenstrual, Menstrual, Perimenopausal, and Menopausal Health
Chapter 30: Promoting Breast Health
Chapter 31: Promoting Reproductive Health: Various Gynecological Disorders and
Reproductive Cancers
Chapter 32: Sexuality, Infertility, Contraception, and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chapter 33: Promoting Reproductive Health: Common Reproductive Cancers
, CHAPTER 1: Core Concepts of Maternal and Pediatric Healthcare Across the Continuum
30 Questions – Answer & Brief Explanation After Each
1. Which medical pioneer is credited with discovering the relationship between puerperal
fever and unwashed hands?
• A) Karl Credé
• B) Ignaz Semmelweis
• C) Louis Pasteur
• D) Joseph Lister
Answer: B
Explanation: Ignaz Semmelweis deduced that puerperal fever was septic and contagious,
transmitted by the unwashed hands of physicians and medical students, leading to the adoption
of handwashing in obstetrical care .
2. A patient chooses a certified nurse midwife (CNM) for her pregnancy care. Which is within
the CNM's scope of practice?
• A) Performing cesarean sections
• B) Providing comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care
• C) Practicing independently without any physician backup
• D) Attending only high-risk deliveries
Answer: B
Explanation: The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, attends
uncomplicated deliveries, and ensures that a backup physician is available in case of unforeseen
problems .
3. A pregnant woman who recently immigrated to the U.S. says, "I am afraid of childbirth. 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."
DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING CARE, 4TH EDITION
Meredith J. Scannell & Kristine Ruggiero
UNIT I: FOUNDATIONS IN THE NURSING CARE OF MATERNAL, FAMILY, AND CHILD CARE
Chapter 1: Core Concepts of Maternal and Pediatric Healthcare Across the Continuum
UNIT II: THE PROCESS OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION
Chapter 2: Reproduction
Chapter 3: Conception and Development of the Embryo and Fetus
UNIT III: THE PRENATAL JOURNEY
Chapter 4: Physiological and Psychosocial Changes and Health Promotion During Pregnancy
Chapter 5: Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During Pregnancy
Chapter 6: Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During Labor and Birth
UNIT IV: THE BIRTH EXPERIENCE
Chapter 7: The Process of Labor and Birth
Chapter 8: Caring for the Newborn at Risk
UNIT V: CARE OF THE NEW FAMILY
Chapter 9: Physiological Transition of the Newborn
Chapter 10: Caring for the Postpartal Patient and Family
Chapter 11: Complications During the Postpartal Period
Chapter 12: Caring for the Developing Child
UNIT VI: FOUNDATIONS IN NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN
,Chapter 13: Caring for the Child With a Respiratory Condition
Chapter 14: Caring for the Child With a Gastrointestinal Condition
Chapter 15: Caring for the Child With a Cardiovascular Condition
Chapter 16: Caring for the Child With an Infectious or Communicable Condition
Chapter 17: Caring for the Child With an Allergic or Immunological Condition
Chapter 18: Caring for the Child With an Endocrinological or Metabolic Condition
Chapter 19: Caring for the Child With a Neurological or Sensory Condition
Chapter 20: Caring for the Child With a Musculoskeletal Condition
Chapter 21: Caring for the Child With an Integumentary Condition
Chapter 22: Caring for the Child With a Genitourinary Condition
Chapter 23: Caring for the Child With a Hematological Condition
Chapter 24: Caring for the Child With a Cognitive or Psychosocial Impairment
Chapter 25: Caring for the Child With Cancer
Chapter 26: Caring for the Child With a Chronic Condition, Disability, or End-of-Life Care
Chapter 27: Caring for the Child With a Chronic Condition, Disability, or End-of-Life Care
(Continued)
UNIT VII: WOMEN'S HEALTH
Chapter 28: Promoting the Safety of Women and Families
Chapter 29: Promoting Premenstrual, Menstrual, Perimenopausal, and Menopausal Health
Chapter 30: Promoting Breast Health
Chapter 31: Promoting Reproductive Health: Various Gynecological Disorders and
Reproductive Cancers
Chapter 32: Sexuality, Infertility, Contraception, and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chapter 33: Promoting Reproductive Health: Common Reproductive Cancers
, CHAPTER 1: Core Concepts of Maternal and Pediatric Healthcare Across the Continuum
30 Questions – Answer & Brief Explanation After Each
1. Which medical pioneer is credited with discovering the relationship between puerperal
fever and unwashed hands?
• A) Karl Credé
• B) Ignaz Semmelweis
• C) Louis Pasteur
• D) Joseph Lister
Answer: B
Explanation: Ignaz Semmelweis deduced that puerperal fever was septic and contagious,
transmitted by the unwashed hands of physicians and medical students, leading to the adoption
of handwashing in obstetrical care .
2. A patient chooses a certified nurse midwife (CNM) for her pregnancy care. Which is within
the CNM's scope of practice?
• A) Performing cesarean sections
• B) Providing comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care
• C) Practicing independently without any physician backup
• D) Attending only high-risk deliveries
Answer: B
Explanation: The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, attends
uncomplicated deliveries, and ensures that a backup physician is available in case of unforeseen
problems .
3. A pregnant woman who recently immigrated to the U.S. says, "I am afraid of childbirth. 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."
