Midwifery board exam- professional issues | Updated
Study Guide Q&A: Complete with Marking Scheme &
Model Responses 2024/2025
Certification - correct answer the formal process by which a private
agency or organization certifies (usually by exam) that an individual has
met standards as specified by that profession
Hospital privileges - correct answer authorization granted to a practitioner
by the healthcare network or a component of the network to provide
specific in-patient care services within defined limits based on the
practitioner's qualifications and current competence
Acnm principles for credentialing and privilieging of cnms and cm - correct
answer 1) bylaws and guidelines of healthcare organizations should reflect
the scope of practice of cnms as defined by national standards and state
laws
2) clinical practice guidelines should be the mechanism used to determine
circumstances under which consultation or management by a physician is
required
3) bylaws and guidelines should written to ensure that the midwife is
accountable for care provided and should avoid requirements that create
vicarious liability of other healthcare professionals
4) bylaws and guidelines shouldn't require routine physician co-signature
on cnm notes or orders in medical record
, 5) requirements for credentialing, privileging, and reprivileging of physicians
and midwives should be equivalent
6) requirements for continuous professional practice evaluation should be
consistent for procedures performed by both midwives and physicians, and
midwives should be included in development of such guidelines
7) a broad definition of medical or professional staff that does not designate
categories or providers should be used
8) delineation of cnm privileges should clearly stat that they care admit and
discharge pts and should provide a mechanism for recognizing expanded
practices distinguished from the standard privileges granted to midwives
Acnm definition of midwife and scope of practice of cnms includes that
midwifery care - correct answer is provided by qualified practitioners
Occurs in a safe environment w/in the context of family community and a
system of healthcare
Supports individual rights and see-determination in the boundaries of safety
Is composed of knowledge, skills, and judgements that foster the delivery
of safe, satisfying, and culturally competent care
Is based on knowledge, skills, and judgments that are reflected in written
practice guidelines and are used to guide the scope of midwifery care and
services provided to clients
Study Guide Q&A: Complete with Marking Scheme &
Model Responses 2024/2025
Certification - correct answer the formal process by which a private
agency or organization certifies (usually by exam) that an individual has
met standards as specified by that profession
Hospital privileges - correct answer authorization granted to a practitioner
by the healthcare network or a component of the network to provide
specific in-patient care services within defined limits based on the
practitioner's qualifications and current competence
Acnm principles for credentialing and privilieging of cnms and cm - correct
answer 1) bylaws and guidelines of healthcare organizations should reflect
the scope of practice of cnms as defined by national standards and state
laws
2) clinical practice guidelines should be the mechanism used to determine
circumstances under which consultation or management by a physician is
required
3) bylaws and guidelines should written to ensure that the midwife is
accountable for care provided and should avoid requirements that create
vicarious liability of other healthcare professionals
4) bylaws and guidelines shouldn't require routine physician co-signature
on cnm notes or orders in medical record
, 5) requirements for credentialing, privileging, and reprivileging of physicians
and midwives should be equivalent
6) requirements for continuous professional practice evaluation should be
consistent for procedures performed by both midwives and physicians, and
midwives should be included in development of such guidelines
7) a broad definition of medical or professional staff that does not designate
categories or providers should be used
8) delineation of cnm privileges should clearly stat that they care admit and
discharge pts and should provide a mechanism for recognizing expanded
practices distinguished from the standard privileges granted to midwives
Acnm definition of midwife and scope of practice of cnms includes that
midwifery care - correct answer is provided by qualified practitioners
Occurs in a safe environment w/in the context of family community and a
system of healthcare
Supports individual rights and see-determination in the boundaries of safety
Is composed of knowledge, skills, and judgements that foster the delivery
of safe, satisfying, and culturally competent care
Is based on knowledge, skills, and judgments that are reflected in written
practice guidelines and are used to guide the scope of midwifery care and
services provided to clients
