Test Bank for Olds' Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women's Health Across the Lifespan, 12th Edition by Michele R. Davidson, Marcia L. London, Patricia W. Ladewig|9780138053840 ||Complete A+ Guide

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Question 1 f


Type: MCSA
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The nurse is speaking to students about changes in maternal–newborn care. One change is that self-care has gained
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wide acceptance with patients, the healthcare community, and third-party payers due to research findings that
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suggest that it:
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1. Shortens newborn length of stay. f f f f




2. Decreases use of home health agencies. f f f f f




3. Reduces healthcare costs.
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4. Decreases the number of emergency department visits. f f f f f f




Care delivered by nurse-midwives can be safe and effective and can represent a positive
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response to the healthcare provider shortage. Nurse midwives tend to use less technology,
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which often results in which of the following?
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1. There is less trauma to the mother. f f f f f f


2. More childbirth education classes are available.
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3. They are instrumental in providing change in the birth environment at work.
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4. They advocate for more home healthcare agencies.
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Question 2 f


Type: MCMA
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In order to combat the impersonal nature of technology that sometimes interferes with family-focused care, the
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nurse should take which actions?
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1. Advocate within the community for natural childbirth.
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2. Make childbirth education classes available.
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3. Be instrumental in providing change in the birth environment at work.
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4. Suggest that doulas not be allowed to interfere with the childbirth process.
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5. Advocate for more home healthcare agencies. f f f f f




Question 3 f


Type: MCSA
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The nurse is telling a new patient how technology used in maternal–newborn care has changed the way the nurse cares
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,f for her patients. An example of this is:
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, 1. Elective inductions, requested cesareans, epidural anesthesia, and fetal monitoring.
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2. Delivering at home with a nurse-midwife and doula. f f f f f f f




3. Having the father present as the coach and cut the umbilical cord.
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4. Breastfeeding of the new baby on the delivery table. f f f f f f f f




The nurse is telling a new client how advanced technology has permitted the physician to do which
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of the following?
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1. Treat the fetus and monitor fetal development.
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2. Deliver at home with a nurse-midwife and doula. f f f f f f f


3. Have the father present as the coach and cut the umbilical cord.
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4. Breastfeed a new baby on the delivery table. f f f f f f f




Question 4 f


Type: MCSA
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A nurse is examining different nursing roles. Which example best illustrates an advanced practice nursing role?
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1. A registered nurse who is the manager of a large obstetrical unit
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2. A registered nurse who is the circulating nurse at surgical deliveries (cesarean sections)
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3. A clinical nurse specialist working as a staff nurse on a mother-baby unit
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4. A clinical nurse specialist with whom other nurses consult for her expertise in caring for high-risk infants
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Question 5 f


Type: MCSA
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A nursing student investigating potential career goals is strongly considering becoming a nurse practitioner (NP). The
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major focus of the NP is on:
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1. Leadership.

2. Physical and psychosocial clinical assessment.
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Question 6 f


Type: MCMA
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The nurse manager is consulting with a certified nurse–midwife about a patient. The role of the CNM is to:
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Standard Text: Select all that apply. f f f f f