Introduction to Maternal Child Nursing
Exam Questions With Correct Answers
When planning maternal child care for a client, nurses and providers must take into consideration
the specific needs of the client.
Match the following service types of care with the clients and the experience they would best
serve. - answer✔✔Level I facility
Low-risk clients, in a hospital setting
LDR room
Mom labors, delivers and recovers in the same room, but is transferred to a postpartum unit.
Birth centers
Tub births and births may not require as much medical monitoring.
Home births
Specialized physicians and midwives deliver within a client's residence.
Level II facility
Typically, care is provided for clients 32 weeks gestation in a hospital setting.
LRDP room
Mom labors, delivers and recovers in the same room and stays for 2-4 days.
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Level III facility
Highest-risk moms and their infant(s), in a hospital setting
Most families now recognize that they have choices in the childbirth experience. What are the
basic principles of family-centered care?
Childbirth is typically a normal, healthy event.
A focus on family or the support person(s) should be maintained.
Family dynamics are impacted by childbirth.
Clients can be involved in decision making. - answer✔✔Childbirth is typically a normal, healthy
event.
A focus on family or the support person(s) should be maintained.
Family dynamics are impacted by childbirth.
Clients can be involved in decision making
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Nurses must support their clients and provide family-centered care. Nurses should involve the
clients whenever possible. The health and safety of the client and baby are the top priority. If
there are no health risks or financial barriers, clients should have the opportunity to have
family/support persons present at the birth, select the type of provider and decide on the birth
setting. Usually, childbirth is considered a normal, healthy process. Family dynamics will be
impacted by childbirth.
Which factors will help to reduce maternal mortality in the United States? Select all that apply.
Delivery by a certified nurse midwife (CNM)