Davidson/London/Ladewig, Olds' Maternal-Newborn Nursing and
Women's Health Across the Lifespan 9th Edition Test Bank Chapter 13
questions and correct answers 2024 edition
The nurse assesses her patient and finds her to have mild anxiety
concerning the birth process. The patient states that she is not
interested in attending classes because her husband does not want to
participate. The nurse's best response would be:
1. "Your best choice is to be sedated and let the team do the work."
2. "Birthing classes of all types can help eliminate fear and teach
coping techniques."
3. "You are very nervous. I think these classes would be best for you."
4. "Most classes are geared toward couples. Since your husband
doesn't want to take them, these classes won't benefit you." -
CORRECT ANSWER-Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: This is an inappropriate statement, and does not inform
the patient of choices available to her.
Rationale 2: All programs in prepared childbirth have an educational
component to help eliminate fear and teach coping mechanisms. The
classes vary in coverage of subjects related to the maternity cycle, but
all teach relaxation techniques and all prepare the participants for
what to expect during labor and birth.
Rationale 3: Being nervous is not a reason to take the class. It would
be better to encourage the patient to take the class so she will be
knowledgeable on the birth experience and because it could reduce
any anxiety she might have about the experience.
,Rationale 4: Childbirth classes are geared toward teaching about
relaxation techniques and preparing participants on what to expect.
Single parents and non-couple participants often take the classes.
The childbirth educator nurse states that the primary rationale for
providing general information as well as breathing and relaxation
exercises in childbirth education is:
1. So that mothers who are doing breathing exercises during labor will
refrain from yelling.
2. Because breathing and relaxation exercises are less exhausting than
crying and moaning.
3. Knowledge learned at childbirth education classes helps to break
the fear-tension-pain cycle.
4. Childbirth education classes help to promote positive maternal-
newborn bonding. - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Childbirth educators are not concerned with possible
yelling.
Rationale 2: Breathing and relaxation exercises and crying and
moaning are all exhausting for the mother in labor.
Rationale 3: The hope of the educators presenting the classes is that
knowledge learned at childbirth education classes helps to break the
fear-tension-pain cycle.
Rationale 4: Even though bonding is discussed, it is not the primary
goal of childbirth education classes.
, A nurse is teaching childbirth education classes to a group of pregnant
teens. Which strategy would promote learning by the young women?
1. Avoiding the discussion of uncomfortable procedures like vaginal
exams and blood tests
2. Focusing the discussion on baby care rather than labor and delivery
3. Providing more extensive teaching and a forum for verbalization of
fears and concerns
4. Having the classes at a location other than high school to reduce
their embarrassment - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: It is important to include all information in childbirth
classes, regardless of the age group.
Rationale 2: Both baby care and labor and delivery are important in
any childbirth class.
Rationale 3: Adolescents often need more support and more extensive
teaching during pregnancy. Prenatal education classes specifically
designed for teens can provide a forum for verbalization of fears and
concerns.
Rationale 4: Conducting the classes at a school enables more teens to
attend.
A couple would like their 5-year-old child to attend the birth of their
baby. Which statement by the nurse would assist in the plan of care
for the child?
1. "You should let your child stay home, because you will be focusing
on the birth."
2. "Children under 12 are not allowed to be present at the birth."
Women's Health Across the Lifespan 9th Edition Test Bank Chapter 13
questions and correct answers 2024 edition
The nurse assesses her patient and finds her to have mild anxiety
concerning the birth process. The patient states that she is not
interested in attending classes because her husband does not want to
participate. The nurse's best response would be:
1. "Your best choice is to be sedated and let the team do the work."
2. "Birthing classes of all types can help eliminate fear and teach
coping techniques."
3. "You are very nervous. I think these classes would be best for you."
4. "Most classes are geared toward couples. Since your husband
doesn't want to take them, these classes won't benefit you." -
CORRECT ANSWER-Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: This is an inappropriate statement, and does not inform
the patient of choices available to her.
Rationale 2: All programs in prepared childbirth have an educational
component to help eliminate fear and teach coping mechanisms. The
classes vary in coverage of subjects related to the maternity cycle, but
all teach relaxation techniques and all prepare the participants for
what to expect during labor and birth.
Rationale 3: Being nervous is not a reason to take the class. It would
be better to encourage the patient to take the class so she will be
knowledgeable on the birth experience and because it could reduce
any anxiety she might have about the experience.
,Rationale 4: Childbirth classes are geared toward teaching about
relaxation techniques and preparing participants on what to expect.
Single parents and non-couple participants often take the classes.
The childbirth educator nurse states that the primary rationale for
providing general information as well as breathing and relaxation
exercises in childbirth education is:
1. So that mothers who are doing breathing exercises during labor will
refrain from yelling.
2. Because breathing and relaxation exercises are less exhausting than
crying and moaning.
3. Knowledge learned at childbirth education classes helps to break
the fear-tension-pain cycle.
4. Childbirth education classes help to promote positive maternal-
newborn bonding. - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Childbirth educators are not concerned with possible
yelling.
Rationale 2: Breathing and relaxation exercises and crying and
moaning are all exhausting for the mother in labor.
Rationale 3: The hope of the educators presenting the classes is that
knowledge learned at childbirth education classes helps to break the
fear-tension-pain cycle.
Rationale 4: Even though bonding is discussed, it is not the primary
goal of childbirth education classes.
, A nurse is teaching childbirth education classes to a group of pregnant
teens. Which strategy would promote learning by the young women?
1. Avoiding the discussion of uncomfortable procedures like vaginal
exams and blood tests
2. Focusing the discussion on baby care rather than labor and delivery
3. Providing more extensive teaching and a forum for verbalization of
fears and concerns
4. Having the classes at a location other than high school to reduce
their embarrassment - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: It is important to include all information in childbirth
classes, regardless of the age group.
Rationale 2: Both baby care and labor and delivery are important in
any childbirth class.
Rationale 3: Adolescents often need more support and more extensive
teaching during pregnancy. Prenatal education classes specifically
designed for teens can provide a forum for verbalization of fears and
concerns.
Rationale 4: Conducting the classes at a school enables more teens to
attend.
A couple would like their 5-year-old child to attend the birth of their
baby. Which statement by the nurse would assist in the plan of care
for the child?
1. "You should let your child stay home, because you will be focusing
on the birth."
2. "Children under 12 are not allowed to be present at the birth."
