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Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Paediatric Nursing in Canada
Lisa Keenan-Lindsay
2nd Edition
Chapters 1-33 (Questions with Rationalized Answers)
,Table of Contents
Unit I: An Overview of Perinatal and Paediatric Nursing
1. Overview of Perinatal and Paediatric Nursing in Canada
Unit II: Reproductive Health
2. The Nurse's Role in Reproductive Health Care
Unit III: Maternal–Newborn Nursing
3. Foetal Development
4. Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
5. Nursing Care of Patients with Complications During Pregnancy
6. Nursing Care of the Family During Labour and Birth
7. Pain Management During Labour and Birth
8. Nursing Care of Patients with Complications During Labour and Birth
9. Nursing Care of the Postpartum Person and Family After Birth
10. Nursing Care of Patients with Complications After Birth
11. The Term Newborn
12. High-Risk Newborns
Unit IV: The Growing Child and Family
13. Paediatric Health Promotion
14. The Infant
15. The Toddler
16. The Preschool Child
17. The school-Age Child
18. The Adolescent
Unit V: Adapting Care to the Paediatric Patient
19. The Child's Experience of Hospitalization
20. Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
21. Complementary and Alternative Health Modalities in Paediatric Nursing
22. Chronic Conditions and Palliative Care: Caring for the Child and Family
Unit VI: The Child Needing Nursing Care
23. The Child with an Eye, Ear, or Neurological Condition
24. The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition
25. The Child with a Respiratory Condition
26. The Child with a Cardiovascular Condition
27. The Child with a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System
28. The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition
29. The Child with a Genitourinary Condition
30. The Child with a Skin Condition
31. The Child with an Endocrine or Metabolic Condition
32. Childhood Communicable Diseases
33. The Child with an Emotional or Behavioural Condition
,Chapter 01: Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A patient chooses to have a registered midwife (RM) provide care during her pregnancy and
for her labor. 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
ANS: A
The RM provides comprehensive independent prenatal, labor, 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?
a. World Health Organization (WHO)
b. Breastfeeding Committee for Canada (BCC)
c. UNICEF
d. Public Health Agency of NCUanRaS
daI(N
PGHT
ABC.
) COM
ANS: 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.”
ANS: C
Asking the patient about her concerns helps promote understanding and individualizes
patient care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 11 OBJ: 7
, TOP: Culturally Safe Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
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
ANS: 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
ANS: D
Current maternity practice focuses on a high-quality family experience for all families.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 7 | 8 OBJ: 2 | 8
TOP: Perinatal Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
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6. Whicheorrtgifaincaiztiaotinonfoor fnfeurs ecs in specialty areas?
a. CNA
b. CAPWHN
c. CANN
d. CAPN
ANS: A
The Canadian Nurses Association offers certification exams for registered nurses in
specialty areas including perinatal, community, neonatal, and pediatric intensive care.
CAPWHN, CANN, and CAPN are specialty organizations for nursing groups in Canada.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 10 OBJ: 2 | 3
TOP: Nursing Certification KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
7. Which of the following requires self-reflection and discovery in order to provide care that is
culturally appropriate?
a. Cultural safety
b. Cultural awareness
c. Cultural humility
d. Cultural competence
ANS: C
Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Paediatric Nursing in Canada
Lisa Keenan-Lindsay
2nd Edition
Chapters 1-33 (Questions with Rationalized Answers)
,Table of Contents
Unit I: An Overview of Perinatal and Paediatric Nursing
1. Overview of Perinatal and Paediatric Nursing in Canada
Unit II: Reproductive Health
2. The Nurse's Role in Reproductive Health Care
Unit III: Maternal–Newborn Nursing
3. Foetal Development
4. Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
5. Nursing Care of Patients with Complications During Pregnancy
6. Nursing Care of the Family During Labour and Birth
7. Pain Management During Labour and Birth
8. Nursing Care of Patients with Complications During Labour and Birth
9. Nursing Care of the Postpartum Person and Family After Birth
10. Nursing Care of Patients with Complications After Birth
11. The Term Newborn
12. High-Risk Newborns
Unit IV: The Growing Child and Family
13. Paediatric Health Promotion
14. The Infant
15. The Toddler
16. The Preschool Child
17. The school-Age Child
18. The Adolescent
Unit V: Adapting Care to the Paediatric Patient
19. The Child's Experience of Hospitalization
20. Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
21. Complementary and Alternative Health Modalities in Paediatric Nursing
22. Chronic Conditions and Palliative Care: Caring for the Child and Family
Unit VI: The Child Needing Nursing Care
23. The Child with an Eye, Ear, or Neurological Condition
24. The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition
25. The Child with a Respiratory Condition
26. The Child with a Cardiovascular Condition
27. The Child with a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System
28. The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition
29. The Child with a Genitourinary Condition
30. The Child with a Skin Condition
31. The Child with an Endocrine or Metabolic Condition
32. Childhood Communicable Diseases
33. The Child with an Emotional or Behavioural Condition
,Chapter 01: Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A patient chooses to have a registered midwife (RM) provide care during her pregnancy and
for her labor. 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
ANS: A
The RM provides comprehensive independent prenatal, labor, 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?
a. World Health Organization (WHO)
b. Breastfeeding Committee for Canada (BCC)
c. UNICEF
d. Public Health Agency of NCUanRaS
daI(N
PGHT
ABC.
) COM
ANS: 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.”
ANS: C
Asking the patient about her concerns helps promote understanding and individualizes
patient care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 11 OBJ: 7
, TOP: Culturally Safe Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
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
ANS: 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
ANS: D
Current maternity practice focuses on a high-quality family experience for all families.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 7 | 8 OBJ: 2 | 8
TOP: Perinatal Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
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6. Whicheorrtgifaincaiztiaotinonfoor fnfeurs ecs in specialty areas?
a. CNA
b. CAPWHN
c. CANN
d. CAPN
ANS: A
The Canadian Nurses Association offers certification exams for registered nurses in
specialty areas including perinatal, community, neonatal, and pediatric intensive care.
CAPWHN, CANN, and CAPN are specialty organizations for nursing groups in Canada.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 10 OBJ: 2 | 3
TOP: Nursing Certification KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
7. Which of the following requires self-reflection and discovery in order to provide care that is
culturally appropriate?
a. Cultural safety
b. Cultural awareness
c. Cultural humility
d. Cultural competence
ANS: C
