,Chapter 01: Contemporary Maternal Newborn Nursing
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The nurse is speaking to students about changes in maternal–newborn care. One change is that self-
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care has gained wide acceptance with patients, the healthcare community, and third-
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party payers due to research findings that suggest that it:
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1. Shortens newborn length of stay.
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2. Decreases use of home health agencies.
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3. Reduces healthcare costs. W W
4. Decreases the number of emergency department visits.
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Care delivered by nurse-
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midwives can be safe and effective and can represent a positive response to the healthcare
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Wprovider shortage. Nurse midwives tend to use less technology, which often results in whic
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h of the following?
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1. There is less trauma to the mother.
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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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In order to combat the impersonal nature of technology that sometimes interferes with family-
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focused care, the nurse should take which actions?
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Standard Text: Select all that apply.
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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.
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Question 3 W W
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,The nurse is telling a new patient how technology used in maternal–
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newborn care has changed the way the nurse cares 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.
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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.
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The nurse is telling a new client how advanced technology has permitted the physician to do wh
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ich 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.
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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. W W W W W W W
Question 4 W W
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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 (cesareansections)
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3. A clinical nurse specialist working as a staff nurse on a mother-babyunit
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4. A clinical nurse specialist with whom other nurses consult for her expertise in caring for high-riskinfants
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Question 5 W W
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A nursing student investigating potential career goals is strongly considering becoming a nurse practitioner (NP
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). The major focus of the NP is on:
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1. Leadership.
2. Physical and psychosocial clinical assessment.
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3. Independent care of the high-risk, pregnant patient.
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4. Tertiary prevention. W
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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.
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Question 1 W W
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The nurse is speaking to students about changes in maternal–newborn care. One change is that self-
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care has gained wide acceptance with patients, the healthcare community, and third-
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party payers due to research findings that suggest that it:
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1. Shortens newborn length of stay.
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2. Decreases use of home health agencies.
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3. Reduces healthcare costs. W W
4. Decreases the number of emergency department visits.
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Care delivered by nurse-
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midwives can be safe and effective and can represent a positive response to the healthcare
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Wprovider shortage. Nurse midwives tend to use less technology, which often results in whic
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h of the following?
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1. There is less trauma to the mother.
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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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In order to combat the impersonal nature of technology that sometimes interferes with family-
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focused care, the nurse should take which actions?
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Standard Text: Select all that apply.
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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.
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Question 3 W W
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,The nurse is telling a new patient how technology used in maternal–
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newborn care has changed the way the nurse cares 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.
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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.
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The nurse is telling a new client how advanced technology has permitted the physician to do wh
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ich 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.
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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. W W W W W W W
Question 4 W W
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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 (cesareansections)
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3. A clinical nurse specialist working as a staff nurse on a mother-babyunit
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4. A clinical nurse specialist with whom other nurses consult for her expertise in caring for high-riskinfants
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Question 5 W W
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A nursing student investigating potential career goals is strongly considering becoming a nurse practitioner (NP
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1. Leadership.
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3. Independent care of the high-risk, pregnant patient.
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4. Tertiary prevention. W
Question 6 T W W
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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.
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