TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING IN CANADA 1ST EDITION BY LEIFER
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, TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING IN CANADA 1ST EDITION BY LEIFER
TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO
MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING IN CANADA 1ST
EDITION BY LEIFER
Chapter 01: Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada Keenan-
Lindsay: Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada,
1st 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
CORRECT ANSWER ✅ :: 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
d. Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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NURSING IN CANADA 1ST EDITION BY LEIFER
CORRECT ANSWER ✅ :: 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.”
CORRECT ANSWER ✅ :: C
Asking the patient about her concerns helps promote understanding and
individualizes patient care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 11 OBJ: 7
TOP: Culturally Safe Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
4. An urban area has been reported to have a high perinatal mortality rate. What
information does this provide?
a. Maternal and infant deaths per 100,000 live births per year
b. Deaths of fetuses weighing more than 500 g per 10,000 births per year
c. Deaths of infants up to 1 year of age per 1000 live births per year
d. Fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year
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, TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING IN CANADA 1ST EDITION BY LEIFER
CORRECT ANSWER ✅ :: D
The perinatal mortality rate includes fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live
births per year.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 8 OBJ: 10
TOP: Statistics KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
5. What is the focus of current perinatal care?
a. Hospital births for the majority of women
b. The traditional family unit
c. Care in a labour room and then a birthing room
d. A high-quality family experience for each patient
CORRECT ANSWER ✅ :: D
Current maternity practice focuses on a high-quality family experience for
all families.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 7 | 8 OBJ: 2 | 8
TOP: Perinatal Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
6. Which organization offers certification for nurses in specialty areas?
a. CNA
b. CAPWHN
c. CANN
d. CAPN
CORRECT ANSWER ✅ :: A
The Canadian Nurses Association offers certification exams for registered
nurses in specialty areas including perinatal, community, neonatal, and
pediatric intensive care. CAPWHN, CANN, and CAPN are specialty
organizations for nursing groups in Canada.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 10 OBJ: 2 | 3
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NURSING IN CANADA 1ST EDITION BY LEIFER
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, TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING IN CANADA 1ST EDITION BY LEIFER
TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO
MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING IN CANADA 1ST
EDITION BY LEIFER
Chapter 01: Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada Keenan-
Lindsay: Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada,
1st 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
CORRECT ANSWER ✅ :: 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
d. Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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, TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING IN CANADA 1ST EDITION BY LEIFER
CORRECT ANSWER ✅ :: 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.”
CORRECT ANSWER ✅ :: C
Asking the patient about her concerns helps promote understanding and
individualizes patient care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 11 OBJ: 7
TOP: Culturally Safe Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
4. An urban area has been reported to have a high perinatal mortality rate. What
information does this provide?
a. Maternal and infant deaths per 100,000 live births per year
b. Deaths of fetuses weighing more than 500 g per 10,000 births per year
c. Deaths of infants up to 1 year of age per 1000 live births per year
d. Fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year
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, TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING IN CANADA 1ST EDITION BY LEIFER
CORRECT ANSWER ✅ :: D
The perinatal mortality rate includes fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live
births per year.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 8 OBJ: 10
TOP: Statistics KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
5. What is the focus of current perinatal care?
a. Hospital births for the majority of women
b. The traditional family unit
c. Care in a labour room and then a birthing room
d. A high-quality family experience for each patient
CORRECT ANSWER ✅ :: D
Current maternity practice focuses on a high-quality family experience for
all families.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 7 | 8 OBJ: 2 | 8
TOP: Perinatal Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
6. Which organization offers certification for nurses in specialty areas?
a. CNA
b. CAPWHN
c. CANN
d. CAPN
CORRECT ANSWER ✅ :: A
The Canadian Nurses Association offers certification exams for registered
nurses in specialty areas including perinatal, community, neonatal, and
pediatric intensive care. CAPWHN, CANN, and CAPN are specialty
organizations for nursing groups in Canada.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 10 OBJ: 2 | 3
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