Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
Author: Lisa Keenan-Lindsay
2nd Edition
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT I AN OVERVIEW OF PERINATAL AND PEDIATRIC NURSING
1 Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
UNIT II REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
2 The Nurse’s Role in Reproductive Health Care
UNIT III MATERNAL–NEWBORN NURSING
3 Fetal Development
4 Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
5 Nursing Care of Patients with Complications During Pregnancy
6 Nursing Care of the Family During Labour and Birth
7 Pain Management During Labour and Birth
8 Nursing Care of Patients with Complications During Labour and Birth
9 Nursing Care of the Postpartum Person and Family After Birth
10 Nursing Care of Patients with Complications After Birth
11 The Term Newborn
12 High-Risk Newborns
UNIT IV THE GROWING CHILD AND FAMILY
13 Pediatric Health Promotion
14 The Infant
15 The Toddler
16 The Preschool Child
17 The School-Age Child
18 The Adolescent
UNIT V ADAPTING CARE TO THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT
19 The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization
20 Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
21 Complementary and Alternative Health Modalities in Pediatric Nursing
,22 Chronic Conditions and Palliative Care: Caring for the Child and Family
UNIT VI THE CHILD NEEDING NURSING CARE
23 The Child with an Eye, Ear, or Neurological Condition
24 The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition
25 The Child with a Respiratory Condition
26 The Child with a Cardiovascular Condition
27 The Child with a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System
28 The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition
29 The Child with a Genitourinary Condition
30 The Child with a Skin Condition
31 The Child with an Endocrine or Metabolic Condition
32 Childhood Communicable Diseases
33 The Child with an Emotional or Behavioural Condition
, Chapter 01: Overview Of Perinatal And Pediatric Nursing In Canada
Keenan-Lindsay: Leifer’s Introduction To Maternity And Pediatric Nursing In
Canada, 2nd Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A Patient Chooses To Have A Registered Midwife (RM) Provide Care During Her
Pregnancy And For Her Labour. What Does The RM’s Scope Of Practice Include?
a. Independent Comprehensive Practice
b. Prenatal Care Only
c. Attendance At Only Low-Risk Births
d. Only Present For Home Births
ANS: A
The RM Provides Comprehensive Independent Prenatal, Labour, And Postpartum Care
For Up To 6 Weeks, For Women Who Are Low Risk. Births May Occur In Hospital Or At
Home. Rms Are Regulated Health Professions Who Have A 4-Year University Degree.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 7 OBJ: 3
TOP: Collaborative Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
2. Which Organization Is Responsible For The Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) In Canada?
a. World Health Organization (WHO)
b. Breastfeeding Committee For Canada (BCC)
c. UNICEF
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ANS: B
The BCC Is Responsible For BFI Designation In Canada. The BCC Has Developed The
BFI 10 Steps And WHO Code Outcome Indicators For Hospitals And Community Health
Services, Which Sets The International Standards For The WHO/UNICEF Global Criteria
Within The Canadian Context.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 7 OBJ: 3|9
TOP: The Past KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
3. A Pregnant Woman Who Has Recently Immigrated Canada Comments To A Nurse, “I Am
Afraid Of Childbirth. It Is So Dangerous. I Am Afraid I Will Die.” What Is The Best
Nursing Response Reflecting Cultural Safety?
a. “Maternal Mortality In Canada Is Extremely Low.”
b. “Anesthesia Is Available To Relieve Pain During Labour And Childbirth.”
c. “Tell Me Why You Are Afraid Of Childbirth.”
d. “Your Condition Will Be Monitored During Labour And Birth.”
ANS: C
Asking The Patient About Her Concerns Helps Promote Understanding And Individualizes
Patient Care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 11 OBJ: 7