,
,Chapter 01: Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada Keenan-
Lindsay: Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing inCanada,1st
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A patient chooses to have a registered midwife (RM) provide care during
her pregnancy andfor 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
d. Public Health Agency of N CUanRaS
daI(N
PGHT
ABC.) COM
ANS: B
The BCC is responsible for BFI designation in Canada. The BCC has
developed the BFI 10Steps 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 afraidof 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
, individualizespatient care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 11 OBJ: 7
,Chapter 01: Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada Keenan-
Lindsay: Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing inCanada,1st
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A patient chooses to have a registered midwife (RM) provide care during
her pregnancy andfor 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
d. Public Health Agency of N CUanRaS
daI(N
PGHT
ABC.) COM
ANS: B
The BCC is responsible for BFI designation in Canada. The BCC has
developed the BFI 10Steps 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 afraidof 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
, individualizespatient care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 11 OBJ: 7
