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1. Which of the following is not a responsibility of the doula? – a. Providing emotional, spiritual, and physical support for the expectant mother and her partner throughout the pregnancy. b. To provide only information that is based on evidence. c. To advise the mother and her partner what the doula believes is best for them. d. Meet the mother's primary healthcare provider. ANSWER: C 2. The technique of attention focusing: - a. Always uses a visual object as the focus of attention. b. Diverts the mother's attention away from her labor pains by having her concentrate on something else. c. Is used by the mother's partner when timing contractions. d. Is encouraged by the doula while helping the mother and her partner create the personalized birth plan. ANSWER: B 3. The birth plan includes: - a. Names of mother's support team. b. A Plan B in case of difficult labor or other unexpected events. c. Personal statement from mother describing her beliefs, values, and preferences. d. All of the above. ANSWER: D 4. When the doula identifies a mother's need that s/he doubts is in her scope of practice, s/he: - a. Does the best s/he can. b. Asks the mother's partner what they think