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TEST BANK FOR MATERNAL CHILD NURSING CARE
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7TH EDITION BY SHANNON E. PERRY, MARILYN J.
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HOCKENBERRY, MARY CATHERINE CASHION
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CHAPTER 1-50 COMPLETE GUIDE LATEST UPDATE
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Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing
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1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most
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frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is:
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a. Diabetes mellitus. b c. Chronic hypertension.
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b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP).
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ANS: A b
2. To ensure optimal outcomes for the patient, the contemporary maternity nurse must
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incorporate both teamwork and communication with clinicians into her care delivery, The SBAR
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technique of communication is an easy-to-remember mechanism for communication. Which of
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the following correctly defines this acronym?
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a. Situation, baseline assessment, response b b b
b. Situation, background, assessment, recommendation
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c. Subjective background, assessment, recommendation
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d. Situation, background, anticipated recommendation
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ANS: B b
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3. The role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families has evolved to emphasize:
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a. Providing care to patients directly at the bedside.
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b. Primarily hospital care of maternity patients.
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c. Practice using an evidence-based approach.
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d. Planning patient care to cover longer hospital stays.
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ANS: C b
4. A 23-year-old African-American woman is pregnant with her first child. Based on the statistics
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for infant mortality, which plan is most important for the nurse to implement?
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a. Perform a nutrition assessment. b b b
b. Refer the woman to a social worker.
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c. Advise the woman to see an obstetrician, not a midwife.
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d. Explain to the woman the importance of keeping her prenatal care appointments.
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ANS: D b
5. During a prenatal intake interview, the nurse is in the process of obtaining an initial
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assessment of a 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency. It is important for
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the nurse to:
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a. Use maternity jargon in order for the patient to become familiar with these terms.
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