Women’s Health Across the Lifespan 10th Edition By
Davidson Complete Guide Latest Update Version 2024
Question 1
Type: MCSA
The nurse is speaking to students\ about\ changes\ in\ maternal–newborn\ care.\ One\ change\ is\ that\ self-care\ has\
gained\ wide\ acceptance\ with\ patients,\ the\ healthcare\ community,\ and\ third-party\ payers\ due\ to\ research\ findings\
that\ suggest\ that\ it:
1. Shortens\ newborn\ length\ of\ stay.
2. Decreases\ use\ of\ home\ health\ agencies.
3. Reduces\ healthcare\ costs.
4. Decreases\ the\ number\ of\ emergency\ department\ visits.
Care\ delivered\ by\ nurse-midwives\ can\ be \ safe\ and\ effective\ and\ can\ represent\ a\ positive \
response\ to\ the\ healthcare\ provider\ shortage.\ Nurse\ midwives\ tend\ to\ use\ less\ technology,\
which\ often\ results\ in\ which\ of\ the \ following?
1. There\ is\ less\ trauma\ to\ the\ mother.
2. More\ childbirth\ education\ classes\ are\ available.
3. They\ are\ instrumental\ in\ providing\ change\ in\ the\ birth\ environment\ at\ work.
4. They\ advocate\ for\ more\ home\ healthcare\ agencies.
Question\ 2\
Type:\MCMA
In\ order\ to\ combat\ the\ impersonal\ nature\ of\ technology\ that\ sometimes\ interferes\ with\ family-focused\ care,\ the\
nurse\ should\ take\ which\ actions?
Standard\Text:\ Select\ all\ that\ apply.
1. Advocate\ within\ the\ community\ for\ natural\ childbirth.
2. Make\ childbirth\ education\ classes\ available.
3. Be\ instrumental\ in\ providing\ change\ in\ the\ birth\ environment\ at\ work.
4. Suggest\ that\ doulas\ not\ be\ allowed\ to\ interfere\ with\ the\ childbirth\ process.
5. Advocate\ for\ more\ home\ healthcare\ agencies.
Question\ 3\
Type:\MCSA
,The\ nurse\ is\ telling\ a\ new\ patient\ how\ technology\ used\ in\ maternal–newborn\ care\ has\ changed\ the\ way\ the\ nurse\
cares\ for\ her\ patients.\ An\ example\ of\ this\ is:
1. Elective\ inductions,\ requested\ cesareans,\ epidural\ anesthesia,\ and\ fetal\ monitoring.
2. Delivering\ at\ home\ with\ a\ nurse-midwife\ and\ doula.
3. Having\ the\ father\ present\ as\ the\ coach\ and\ cut\ the\ umbilical\ cord.
4. Breastfeeding\ of\ the\ new\ baby\ on\ the\ delivery\ table.
The\ nurse\ is\ telling\ a\ new\ client\ how\ advanced\ technology\ has\ permitted\ the\ physician\ to\ do\
which\ of\ the\ following?
1. Treat\the\ fetus\and\ monitor\ fetal\development.
2. Deliver\ at\ home\ with \ a \ nurse-midwife\ and\ doula.
3. Have\ the\ father\ present\ as\ the\ coach\ and\ cut\ the\ umbilical\ cord.
4. Breastfeed\ a \ new\ baby\ on\ the\ delivery\ table.
Question\ 4\
Type:\MCSA
A\nurse\ is\ examining\ different\ nursing\ roles.\ Which\ example\ best\ illustrates\ an\ advanced\ practice\ nursing\ role?
1. A\registered\ nurse\ who\ is\ the\ manager\ of\ a\ large\ obstetrical\ unit
2. A\registered\ nurse\ who\ is\ the\ circulating\ nurse\ at\ surgical\ deliveries\ (cesarean\ sections)
3. A\clinical\ nurse\ specialist\ working\ as\ a\ staff\ nurse\ on\ a\ mother-baby\ unit
4. A\clinical\ nurse\ specialist\ with\ whom\ other\ nurses\ consult\ for\ her\ expertise\ in\ caring\ for\ high-risk\ infants
Question\ 5\
Type:\MCSA
A\nursing\ student\ investigating\ potential\ career\ goals\ is\ strongly\ considering\ becoming\ a\ nurse\ practitioner\ (NP).\
The\ major\ focus\ of\ the\ NP\ is\ on:
1. Leadership.
2. Physical\ and\ psychosocial\ clinical\ assessment.
3. Independent\ care\ of\ the\ high-risk,\ pregnant\ patient.
4. Tertiary\prevention.
Question\ 6\
Type:\MCMA
The\ nurse\ manager\ is\ consulting\ with\ a\ certified\ nurse–midwife\ about\ a\ patient.\ The\ role\ of\ the\ CNM\ is\ to:
,Standard\Text:\ Select\ all\ that\ apply.
1. Be\ prepared\ to\ manage\ independently\ the\ care\ of\ women\ at\ low\ risk\ for\ complications\ during\ pregnancy\ \
and\ birth.
2. Give\ primary\ care\ for\ high-risk\ patients\ who\ are\ in\ hospital\ settings.
3. Give\ primary\ care\ for\ healthy\ newborns.
4. Obtain\ a\ physician\ consultation\ for\ any\ technical\ procedures\ at\ delivery.
5. Be\ educated\ in\ two\ disciplines\ of\ nursing.
The\ nurse\ manager\ is\ consulting\ with\ a\ certified\ nurse-midwife\ about\ a\ client.\ What\ is\ the\
role\ of\ the\ CNM?
Note:\ Credit\ will \ be\ given\ only\ if\ all\ correct\ choices\ and\ no\ incorrect\ choices\ are\ selected.\
Select\ all\ that\ apply.
1. Be prepared to manage independently the care of women at low risk for complications
during\ pregnancy\ and\ birth.
2. Give\ primary\ care\ for\ high-risk\ clients\ who\ are\ in\ hospital\ settings.
3. Give\ primary\ care\ for\ healthy\ newborns.
4. Obtain\ a\ physician\ consultation\ for\ any\ technical\ procedures\ at\ delivery.
5. Be\ educated\ in\ two\ disciplines\ of\ nursing.
Question\ 7\
Type:\MCSA
The\ registered\ nurse\ who\ has\ completed\ a\ master's\ degree\ program\ and\ passed\ a\ national\ certification\ exam\ has\
clinic\ appointments\ with\ patients\ who\ are\ pregnant\ or\ seeking\ well-woman\ care.\ The\ role\ of\ this\ nurse\ would\ be\
considered:
1. Professional\ nurse.
2. Certified\ registered\ nurse\ (RNC).
3. Clinical\ nurse\ specialist.
4. Nurse\practitioner.
Question\ 8\
Type:\MCMA
Several\ student\ nurses\ are\ discussing\ advanced\ practice,\ and\ know\ that\ the\ term\ advanced\ practice\ nurse\ includes\
nurses\ who\ are:
Standard\Text:\ Select\ all\ that\ apply.
1. Nurse\ practitioners.
2. Certified\ nurse-midwives.
, 3. Clinical\ nurse\ specialists.
4. Certified\ registered\ nurses.
5. Professional\ nurses.
Question\ 9\
Type:\MCSA
While\ a\ child\ is\ being\ admitting\ to\ the\ hospital,\ the\ parent\ receives\ information\ about\ the\ pediatric\ unit's\ goals,\
including\ the\ statement\ that\ the\ unit\ practices\ family-centered\ care.\ The\ parent\ asks\ why\ that\ is\ important.\ The\
nurse\ responds\ that\ in\ the\ family-centered\ care\ paradigm,\ the:
1. Mother\ is\ the\ principal\ caregiver\ in\ each\ family.
2. Child's\ physician\ is\ the\ key\ person\ in\ ensuring\ the\ health\ of\ a\ child\ is\ maintained.
3. Family\ serves\ as\ the\ constant\ influence\ and\ continuing\ support\ in\ the\ child's\ life.
4. Father\ is\ the\ leader\ in\ each\ home;\ thus,\ all\ communications\ should\ include\ him.
Question\ 10\
Type:\MCSA
Despite\ the\ availability\ of\ Children's\ Health\ Insurance\ Programs\ (CHIPs),\ the\ nurse\ in\ a\ pediatric\ clinic\ knows\
that\ many\ eligible\ children\ are\ not\ enrolled.\ The\ nursing\ intervention\ that\ can\ best\ help\ eligible\ children\ become\
enrolled\ is:
1. Assessment\ of\ the\ details\ of\ the\ family's\ income\ and\ expenditures.
2. Case\ management\ to\ limit\ costly,\ unnecessary\ duplication\ of\ services.
3. Advocacy\ for\ the\ child\ by\ encouraging\ the\ family\ to\ investigate\ its\ CHIP\ eligibility.
4. Education\ of\ the\ family\ about\ the\ need\ for\ keeping\ regular\ well-child\ visit\ appointments.
10)\ The\ current\ emphasis\ on\ healthcare\ reform\ and\ the\ implementation\ of\ the\ Affordable\
Care\ Act\ has\ yielded\ what\ unexpected\ benefit?
1. Assessment\ of\ the\ details\ of\ the\ familys\ income\ and\ expenditures
2. Case\ management\ to\ limit\ costly,\ unnecessary\ duplication\ of\ services
3. Many\ healthcare\ providers\ and\ consumers\ are\ becoming\ more\ aware\ of\ the\
vitally\ important\ role\ nurses\ play\ in\ providing\ excellent\ care\ to\ clients\ and\ families
4. Education\ of\ the\ family\ about\ the\ need\ for \ keeping\ regular\ well-child\ visit\ appointments
Question\ 11\
Type:\MCSA