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Chapter 01: The Past, Present, and Future

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1. A patient chooses to have the certified nurse midwife (CNM) provide care during her
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pregnancy. What does the CNMs scope of practice include?
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a. Practice independent from medical supervision
b. Comprehensive prenatal care
c. Attendance at all deliveries

d. Cesarean sections


ANS: B
The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, attends uncomplicated
deliveries, and ensures that a backup physician is available in case of unforeseen problems.


DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 6
TOP: Advance Practice Nursing Roles KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease




2. Which medical pioneer discovered the relationship between the incidence of puerperal
fever and unwashed hands?
a. Karl Cred

b. Ignaz Semmelweis
c. Louis Pasteur
d. Joseph Lister




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ANS: B

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Ignaz Semmelweis deduced that puerperal fever was septic, contagious, and transmitted by
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TOP: The Past KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
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MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control




3. A pregnant woman who has recently immigrated to the United States comments to the
nurse, I am afraid of childbirth. It is so dangerous. I am afraid I will die. What is the best nursing
response reflecting cultural sensitivity?
a. Maternal mortality in the United States is extremely low.
b. Anesthesia is available to relieve pain during labor and childbirth.
c. Tell me why you are afraid of childbirth.

d. Your condition will be monitored during labor and delivery.


ANS: C
Asking the patient about her concerns helps promote understanding and individualizes
patient care.




DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 7
TOP: Cross-Cultural Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Psychological Adaptation




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4.
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b. Deaths of fetuses weighing more than 500 g per 10,000 births per year
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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




ANS: D
The perinatal mortality rate includes fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per
year. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 12




OBJ: 9 TOP: The Present-Child Care
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care




5. What is the focus of current maternity practice?

a. Hospital births for the majority of women
b. The traditional family unit
c. Separation of labor rooms from delivery rooms
d. A quality family experience for each patient




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