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Chapter 01: Contemporary Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
Keenan-Lindsay: Perry’s Maternal Child Nursing Care in
Canada, 3rd EditionMULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which is true regarding perinatal nurses?
a. They provide care for only childbearing persons and babies.
b. They require advanced practice education beyond an entry to practice degree.
c. They work with patients and families from preconception throughout the
child-bearing year.
d. They provide care for families with children up to age 18 years.
ANS: C
Perinatal nurses are those nurses who work collaboratively with patients and families from the preconc
child-bearing year. Pediatric nurses care for children from birth up to age 18 years. Perinatal or pediatric
for the family. Perinatal nurses often do have advanced education, but this is not a requirement.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 KEY: Nursing Process: N/A
2. Which is true regarding pediatric nurses?
a. They provide care for children up to and including 13 years of age.
b. They require advanced practice education beyond an entry to practice degree.
c. They work with patients and families throughout the child-bearing year.
d. They provide care for children and families up to age 18 years.
ANS: D
Pediatric nurses care for children from birth up to age 18 years. Perinatal nurses are those nurses who wor
patients and families from the preconception period throughout the child-bearing year. Perinatal and pe
care for the family. Pediatric nurses often do have advanced education, but this is not a requirement.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 KEY: Nursing Process: N/A
3. Which of the following would not be included in a discussion of the social determinants of health (SDO
a. Racism
b. Daily exercise
c. Chronic illness
d. Presence of playgrounds
ANS: C
Chronic illness is not considered a SDOH. Racism, healthy behaviours (exercise) and healthy outdoor spa
impact a person’s health.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: 3
KEY: Nursing Process: Assessment
4. An Indigenous patient is pregnant with their first child. Which evidence-informed intervention is most
implement?
a. Perform a nutrition assessment.
b. Refer the patient to a social worker.
c. Advise the patient to see an obstetrician, not a midwife.
d. Explain to the patient the importance of keeping their prenatal care appointments.
ANS: D
Consistent prenatal care is associated with healthier infants. Nutritional status is an important modifiable most
important action a nurse should take in this situation. The patient may need assistance from a social during the
pregnancy, but a referral to a social worker is not the most important aspect the nurse should patient has identifiable
high-risk problems, their health care may need to be provided by a physician. How assumed that all Indigenous
patients have high-risk issues. In addition, advising the patient to see an
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6. Which is an example of invisible poverty?
a. Insufficient clothing
b. Limited employment opportunities
c. Poor sanitation
d. Deteriorating housing
ANS: B
Invisible poverty refers to social and cultural deprivation, such as limited employment opportunities, in
opportunities, lack of or inferior medical services and health care facilities, and an absence of public s
to lack of money or material resources, which includes insufficient clothing, poor sanitation, and deter
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 3
KEY: Nursing Process: Assessment
7. What is the primary role of practicing nurses in the research process?
a. Designing research studies
b. Collecting data for other researchers
c. Identifying areas for further research
d. Seeking funding to support research studies
ANS: C
The primary role of the practicing nurse is to identify areas for further research in the health and health
and families. When problems are identified, research can be conducted properly. Research of health ca
evidence-informed practice guidelines. Designing research studies is only one factor of the research pr
factor of research. Financial support is necessary to conduct research, but it is not the primary role of
process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 6
KEY: Nursing Process: Implementation
8. Which event shifted the focus of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) away from a populatio
focus?
a. Shift to home births
b. Emergence of avian influenza
c. United Nations Sustainable Goals
d. Increase in the maternal mortality rate
ANS: B
The emergence of the avian influenza shifted the focus of the PHAC from population health and a heal
focus on planning for a pandemic. There has been no shift to home births from hospital births in Cana
Millennium Goals did not cause a focal shift for the PHAC. There has not been an increase in the mate
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 2 KEY: Nursing Process: N/A
9. The World Health Organization has identified which period as the most important for overall develop
lifetime?
a. Preconception
b. Early childhood
c. Young adult
d. Adolescence
ANS: B
The period from prenatal development to eight years of age is critical for cognitive, social, emotional a
the child. It is important to identify where children are most at risk for adversity and to intervene accor
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: N/A
KEY: Nursing Process: Assessment
10. Which is a characteDroiwsnt liocadoefd ibnyt: eggosriaatniavdeer0h0e|agloinsig
a.?
Want to earn
a. It replaces conventional Western modalities of treatment.
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ofatihnia (aoncnuammeunrtuisgiijloleeg@
s d algmail.com) $103 per month?
b. It is used by only a small number of Canadian adults.
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11. Which of the following was highlighted in the Truth and Reconciliation Report (2015)?
a. Increased transportation for Indigenous people to travel to tertiary care centres for
health care.
b. Recognize the value of Indigenous healing practices and their use in the health
care system.
c. Treat health concerns of Indigenous people with Western ways of healing.
d. Educate health care providers about Indigenous healing practices to eliminate the
role of the Elder.
ANS: B
The TRC (2015) final report calls on health care providers to recognize the value of Indigenous healin
the treatment of Indigenous patients in collaboration with Indigenous healers and Elders where request
is imperative that health care providers become knowledgeable in Indigenous healing practices, not to
Elder but to work collaboratively with Elders. Health care services need to be available where Indigen
not require increased transportation to tertiary care centres for health care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 5 KEY: Nursing Process: Planning
12. Which has directly increased the life expectancy of children experiencing a chronic disease?
a. Early postpartum discharges
b. Enhanced technology
c. The reduction in acceptable genetic screening options
d. Rural health services delivered via telehealth
ANS: B
Enhanced technology has increased the life expectancy of many children with chronic diseases. Early
genetic screening options have not increased the life expectancy of children with chronic disease. Rura
via telehealth are altering how services are delivered and may indirectly increase life expectancy, but i
factor.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis OBJ: 1
KEY: Nursing Process: Implementation
13. Which is the focus of the Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses?
a. Collegiality
b. Dependent role
c. Evaluation
d. Accountability
ANS: D
The Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), provides the f
responsibilities for nursing practice. The Code of Ethics focuses on the nurse's accountability and resp
(CNA, 2017) and emphasizes the nursing role as an independent professional, one that upholds its own
refers to a working relationship with one’s colleagues. Evaluation refers to examination of the effectiv
relation to expected outcomes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Evaluation OBJ: 9 KEY: Nursing Process: N/A
14. Which reflects a future goal for perinatal and pediatric nursing?
a. Limiting interprofessional teams
b. Maintaining existing power structures
c. Advocating for an increased number of Caesarean births
d. Addressing health inequities by engaging in policy analysis and advocacy
ANS: D
Addressing health inequities by creating health policy and services that focus on both resources neede
health services is a future goal of perinatal nurses. Nurses should be expanding interprofessional teams
existence. Existing power structures and practices need to be disrupted rather than maintained. Advoca
of Caesarean birthsDoiswnnlooatdeadfbuyt: ugroesiagnoadael r0fo0 r|
DownloadeDdisbtryibAuntinoan M
ofatihnias (daoncnuammeunrtuigsio
ij leg@agl mail.com)
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 KEY: Nursing Process: N/A
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Chapter 01: Contemporary Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
Keenan-Lindsay: Perry’s Maternal Child Nursing Care in
Canada, 3rd EditionMULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which is true regarding perinatal nurses?
a. They provide care for only childbearing persons and babies.
b. They require advanced practice education beyond an entry to practice degree.
c. They work with patients and families from preconception throughout the
child-bearing year.
d. They provide care for families with children up to age 18 years.
ANS: C
Perinatal nurses are those nurses who work collaboratively with patients and families from the preconc
child-bearing year. Pediatric nurses care for children from birth up to age 18 years. Perinatal or pediatric
for the family. Perinatal nurses often do have advanced education, but this is not a requirement.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 KEY: Nursing Process: N/A
2. Which is true regarding pediatric nurses?
a. They provide care for children up to and including 13 years of age.
b. They require advanced practice education beyond an entry to practice degree.
c. They work with patients and families throughout the child-bearing year.
d. They provide care for children and families up to age 18 years.
ANS: D
Pediatric nurses care for children from birth up to age 18 years. Perinatal nurses are those nurses who wor
patients and families from the preconception period throughout the child-bearing year. Perinatal and pe
care for the family. Pediatric nurses often do have advanced education, but this is not a requirement.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 KEY: Nursing Process: N/A
3. Which of the following would not be included in a discussion of the social determinants of health (SDO
a. Racism
b. Daily exercise
c. Chronic illness
d. Presence of playgrounds
ANS: C
Chronic illness is not considered a SDOH. Racism, healthy behaviours (exercise) and healthy outdoor spa
impact a person’s health.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: 3
KEY: Nursing Process: Assessment
4. An Indigenous patient is pregnant with their first child. Which evidence-informed intervention is most
implement?
a. Perform a nutrition assessment.
b. Refer the patient to a social worker.
c. Advise the patient to see an obstetrician, not a midwife.
d. Explain to the patient the importance of keeping their prenatal care appointments.
ANS: D
Consistent prenatal care is associated with healthier infants. Nutritional status is an important modifiable most
important action a nurse should take in this situation. The patient may need assistance from a social during the
pregnancy, but a referral to a social worker is not the most important aspect the nurse should patient has identifiable
high-risk problems, their health care may need to be provided by a physician. How assumed that all Indigenous
patients have high-risk issues. In addition, advising the patient to see an
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6. Which is an example of invisible poverty?
a. Insufficient clothing
b. Limited employment opportunities
c. Poor sanitation
d. Deteriorating housing
ANS: B
Invisible poverty refers to social and cultural deprivation, such as limited employment opportunities, in
opportunities, lack of or inferior medical services and health care facilities, and an absence of public s
to lack of money or material resources, which includes insufficient clothing, poor sanitation, and deter
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 3
KEY: Nursing Process: Assessment
7. What is the primary role of practicing nurses in the research process?
a. Designing research studies
b. Collecting data for other researchers
c. Identifying areas for further research
d. Seeking funding to support research studies
ANS: C
The primary role of the practicing nurse is to identify areas for further research in the health and health
and families. When problems are identified, research can be conducted properly. Research of health ca
evidence-informed practice guidelines. Designing research studies is only one factor of the research pr
factor of research. Financial support is necessary to conduct research, but it is not the primary role of
process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 6
KEY: Nursing Process: Implementation
8. Which event shifted the focus of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) away from a populatio
focus?
a. Shift to home births
b. Emergence of avian influenza
c. United Nations Sustainable Goals
d. Increase in the maternal mortality rate
ANS: B
The emergence of the avian influenza shifted the focus of the PHAC from population health and a heal
focus on planning for a pandemic. There has been no shift to home births from hospital births in Cana
Millennium Goals did not cause a focal shift for the PHAC. There has not been an increase in the mate
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 2 KEY: Nursing Process: N/A
9. The World Health Organization has identified which period as the most important for overall develop
lifetime?
a. Preconception
b. Early childhood
c. Young adult
d. Adolescence
ANS: B
The period from prenatal development to eight years of age is critical for cognitive, social, emotional a
the child. It is important to identify where children are most at risk for adversity and to intervene accor
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: N/A
KEY: Nursing Process: Assessment
10. Which is a characteDroiwsnt liocadoefd ibnyt: eggosriaatniavdeer0h0e|agloinsig
a.?
Want to earn
a. It replaces conventional Western modalities of treatment.
DownloadeDdisbtryibAuntinoan M
ofatihnia (aoncnuammeunrtuisgiijloleeg@
s d algmail.com) $103 per month?
b. It is used by only a small number of Canadian adults.
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11. Which of the following was highlighted in the Truth and Reconciliation Report (2015)?
a. Increased transportation for Indigenous people to travel to tertiary care centres for
health care.
b. Recognize the value of Indigenous healing practices and their use in the health
care system.
c. Treat health concerns of Indigenous people with Western ways of healing.
d. Educate health care providers about Indigenous healing practices to eliminate the
role of the Elder.
ANS: B
The TRC (2015) final report calls on health care providers to recognize the value of Indigenous healin
the treatment of Indigenous patients in collaboration with Indigenous healers and Elders where request
is imperative that health care providers become knowledgeable in Indigenous healing practices, not to
Elder but to work collaboratively with Elders. Health care services need to be available where Indigen
not require increased transportation to tertiary care centres for health care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 5 KEY: Nursing Process: Planning
12. Which has directly increased the life expectancy of children experiencing a chronic disease?
a. Early postpartum discharges
b. Enhanced technology
c. The reduction in acceptable genetic screening options
d. Rural health services delivered via telehealth
ANS: B
Enhanced technology has increased the life expectancy of many children with chronic diseases. Early
genetic screening options have not increased the life expectancy of children with chronic disease. Rura
via telehealth are altering how services are delivered and may indirectly increase life expectancy, but i
factor.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis OBJ: 1
KEY: Nursing Process: Implementation
13. Which is the focus of the Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses?
a. Collegiality
b. Dependent role
c. Evaluation
d. Accountability
ANS: D
The Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), provides the f
responsibilities for nursing practice. The Code of Ethics focuses on the nurse's accountability and resp
(CNA, 2017) and emphasizes the nursing role as an independent professional, one that upholds its own
refers to a working relationship with one’s colleagues. Evaluation refers to examination of the effectiv
relation to expected outcomes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Evaluation OBJ: 9 KEY: Nursing Process: N/A
14. Which reflects a future goal for perinatal and pediatric nursing?
a. Limiting interprofessional teams
b. Maintaining existing power structures
c. Advocating for an increased number of Caesarean births
d. Addressing health inequities by engaging in policy analysis and advocacy
ANS: D
Addressing health inequities by creating health policy and services that focus on both resources neede
health services is a future goal of perinatal nurses. Nurses should be expanding interprofessional teams
existence. Existing power structures and practices need to be disrupted rather than maintained. Advoca
of Caesarean birthsDoiswnnlooatdeadfbuyt: ugroesiagnoadael r0fo0 r|
DownloadeDdisbtryibAuntinoan M
ofatihnias (daoncnuammeunrtuigsio
ij leg@agl mail.com)
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 1 KEY: Nursing Process: N/A
