Nursing in Canada 1st Edition Author; Gloria Leifer and Lisa
Keenan-Lindsay COMPLETE VERIFIED A+ GRADE //LATEST
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, Chapter 01: Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
Keenan-Lindsay: Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada,
1st Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A patient chooses to have a registered midwife (RM) provide care during her pregnancy
and for her labor. 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, labor, 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 Canada (PHAC)
ANS: B
The BCC is responsible for BFI designation in Canada. The BCC has developed the BFI
10 Steps 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
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, 3. A pregnant woman who has recently immigrated Canada comments to a nurse, “I am
afraid of 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 labor and childbirth.”
c. “Tell me why you are afraid of childbirth.”
d. “Your condition will be monitored during labor and birth.”
ANS: C
Asking the patient about her concerns helps promote understanding and individualizes
patient care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 11 OBJ: 7
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