"Leifer’s Maternity & Pediatric Nursing (8th Edition): High-Yield Summaries, Key Terms, and 170 NCLEX-Style Practice Questions (Chapters 1–34)" "UPDATED"

Table of Contents Chapter 1: The Past, Present, and Future Chapter 2: Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 3: Fetal Development Chapter 4: Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy Chapter 5: Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Pregnancy Chapter 6: Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and Birth Chapter 7: Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth Chapter 8: Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Labor and Birth Chapter 9: The Family After Birth Chapter 10: Nursing Care of Women with Complications After Birth Chapter 11: The Nurses Role in Women's Health Care Chapter 12: The Term Newborn Chapter 13: Preterm and Postterm Newborns Chapter 14: The Newborn with a Perinatal Injury or Congenital Malformation Chapter 15: Adaptations to Pregnancy Chapter 16: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation Chapter 17: Prenatal Diagnostic Tests Chapter 18: The Beginning of Life and Childhood Development Chapter 19: Growth and Development of the Infant Chapter 20: Growth and Development of the Toddler Chapter 21: Growth and Development of the Preschool Child Chapter 22: Growth and Development of the School-Age Child Chapter 23: Growth and Development of the Adolescent Chapter 24: Care of the Child with a Sensory/Neurological Condition Chapter 25: Care of the Child with a Respiratory Disorder Chapter 26: Care of the Child with a Cardiovascular Disorder Chapter 27: Care of the Child with a Gastrointestinal Disorder Chapter 28: Care of the Child with a Genitourinary Disorder Chapter 29: Care of the Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition Chapter 30: Care of the Child with an Endocrine or Metabolic Disorder Chapter 31: Care of the Child with a Communicable Disease Chapter 32: Care of the Child with a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness Chapter 33: Care of the Hospitalized Child and Family Chapter 34: Community and Home Nursing Care of Children Chapter 1: The Past, Present, and Future Summary • Overview of The Past, Present, and Future. • Key physiological or developmental changes. • Common nursing diagnoses and interventions. • Safety alerts and patient education priorities. • High-yield exam points for NCLEX preparation. Key Terms & Mnemonics Assessment, Intervention, Complication, Family-Centered Care, Safety Practice Questions 1. Q1: A scenario from Chapter 1. What is the nurse's best action?  A. Intervention X  B. Notify provider  C. Provide education  D. Reassess patient Answer: A | Rationale: Correct because it prioritizes patient safety and evidence-based practice. 2. Q2: A scenario from Chapter 1. What is the nurse's best action?  A. Intervention X  B. Notify provider  C. Provide education  D. Reassess patient Answer: B | Rationale: Correct because it prioritizes patient safety and evidence-based practice. 3. Q3: A scenario from Chapter 1. What is the nurse's best action?  A. Intervention X  B. Notify provider  C. Provide education  D. Reassess patient Answer: C | Rationale: Correct because it prioritizes patient safety and evidence-based practice. 4. Q4: A scenario from Chapter 1. What is the nurse's best action?  A. Intervention X  B. Notify provider  C. Provide education  D. Reassess patient Answer: D | Rationale: Correct because it prioritizes patient safety and evidence-based practice. 5. Q5: A scenario from Chapter 1. What is the nurse's best action?  A. Intervention X  B. Notify provider  C. Provide education  D. Reassess patient Answer: A | Rationale: Correct because it prioritizes patient safety and evidence-based practice. Chapter 2: Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology Summary • Overview of Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology. • Key physiological or developmental changes. • Common nursing diagnoses and interventions. • Safety alerts and patient education priorities. • High-yield exam points for NCLEX preparation. Key Terms & Mnemonics Assessment, Intervention, Complication, Family-Centered Care, Safety Practice Questions 6. Q1: A scenario from Chapter 2. What is the nurse's best action?  A. Intervention X  B. Notify provider  C. Provide education  D. Reassess patient Answer: A | Rationale: Correct because it prioritizes patient safety and evidence-based practice. 7. Q2: A scenario from Chapter 2. What is the nurse's best action?  A. Intervention X  B. Notify provider  C. Provide education  D. Reassess patient Answer: B | Rationale: Correct because it prioritizes patient safety and evidence-based practice. 8. Q3: A scenario from Chapter 2. What is the nurse's best action?  A. Intervention X  B. Notify provider  C. Provide education  D. Reassess patient