Test Bank For Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition by Susan Ricci; Theresa Kyle; Susan Carman 9781975139766 Chapter 1-51 Complete Guide.

1. When integrating the principles of family-centered care into the birthing process, the nurse would base care upon which belief? A. Birth is viewed as a medical event. B. Families are unable to make informed choices due to stress. C. Birth results in changes in relationships. D. Families require little information to make appropriate decisions for care C 2. The nurse is working with a group of community health members to develop a plan to address the special health needs of women. The group would design educational programs to address which priority condition? A. Smoking B. Heart disease C. Diabetes D. Cancer B 3. A nurse is conducting an orientation program for a group of newly hired nurses. As part of the program, the nurse is reviewing the issue of informed consent. The nurse determines that the teaching was effective when the group identifies which situation as a violation of informed consent? A. Performing a procedure on a 15-year-old without parental consent B. Serving as a witness to the signature process on an operative permit C. Asking whether the client understands what she is signing following receiving education D. Getting verbal consent over the phone for an emergency procedure from the spouse of a unconscious woman A 4. A pregnant woman is to undergo an invasive procedure to evaluate the status of her fetus. To ensure informed consent, which action would be the priority responsibility of the nurse providing care to this woman? A. Asking relevant questions to determine the client's understanding B. Providing a detailed description of the risks and benefits of the procedure C. Explaining the exact steps that will occur during the procedure D. Offering suggestions for alternative options for treatment A 5. A 9-month-old with glaucoma requires surgery. The infants parents are divorced. To obtain informed consent, which action would be most appropriate? A. Contacting the father for informed consent B. Obtaining informed consent from the mother C. Seeking a court ruling on the course of care D. Determining sole or joint custody by the parents D 6. Which statement made by a nursing student would best indicate that her education on familycentered care was fully understood? A. "Childbirth affects the entire family, and relationships will change." B. "Families are usually not capable of making health care decisions for themselves,especially in stressful situations." C. "Mothers are the only family member affected by childbirth." D. "Since childbirth is a medical procedure, it may affect everyone." A 7. Which aspect of client wellness has not been a focus of health during the 21st century? A. Disease prevention B. Health promotion C. Wellness D. Analysis of morbidity D 8. A nurse is planning a continuum of care for a client during pregnancy, labor and childbirth. What is the most important factor in enhancing the birthing experience? A. Adhering to strict specific routines B. Involving a pediatric physician C. Educating the client about the importance of a support person D. Assigning several nurses as a support team C 9. The nurse is administering a number of therapeutic interventions for neonates, infants, and children on the pediatric unit. Which intervention contributes to an increase in chronic illness seen in early childhood? A. Administering antibiotics to prevent lethal infections B. Vaccinating children to prevent childhood diseases C. Using mechanical ventilation for premature infants D. Using cortiocosteroids as a treatment for asthma C