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Chapter 1
1. When integrating the principles of family-centered care into the birthing process,the nurse would base care
upon which belief?
A. Birth is viewed as a medical event.
B. Families are unable to make informed choices due to stress.
C. Birth results in changes in relationships.
D. Families require little information to make appropriate decisions for care.
Answer: C
Rationale: Family-centered care is based on the following principles: Birth affects the entire family, and
relationships will change; birth is viewed as a normal, healthyevent in the life of the family; and families are
capable of making decisions about their own care if given adequate information and professional support.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health CareCognitive Level:
Apply
Client Needs: Health Promotion and MaintenanceIntegrated
Process: Teaching/Learning Integrated Process: Caring
Reference: p. 7
2. The nurse is working with a group of community health members to develop a
plan to address the special health needs of women. The group would designeducational programs to
address which priority condition?
A. Smoking Answer: B
B. Heart disease
C. Diabetes
D. Cancer
Rationale: The group needs to address cardiovascular disease,thenumber one cause of death in women regardless of
racial or ethnic group. Smoking is related toheart disease and the development of cancer. However, heart disease
and cancer
can occur in any woman regardless of her smoking history, Cancer is the second leading cause of death, with
women having a one in three lifetime risk of developing cancer. Diabetes is another important health condition
that can affect
women. However, it is not the major health problem that heart disease is.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health Care Cognitive Level:
Apply
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Nursing Process
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3. A nurse is conducting an orientation program for a group of newly hired nurses.As part of the program, the
nurse is reviewing the issues of informed consent. The nurse determines that the teaching was effective when the
group identifies which situation as a violation of informed consent?
A. Performing a procedure on a 15-year-old without parental consent
B. Serving as a witness to the signature process on an operative permit
C. Asking whether the client understands what she is signing following receivingeducation
D. Getting verbal consent over the phone for an emergency procedure from the spouse of a unconscious
woman
Answer: A
Rationale: In most states, only clients over the age of 18 can legally provide consent for health care. Serving as a
witness to the signature process, asking whether the client understands what she is signing, and getting verbal
consent over
the phone for emergency procedures are all key to informed consent and are not
violations.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health Care Cognitive Level: Analyze
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management of CareIntegrated Process:
Nursing Process
Reference: p. 45
4. A pregnant woman is to undergo an invasive procedure to evaluate the status of
her fetus. To ensure informed consent, which action would be the responsibility of the priority
nurse providing care to this woman?
A. Asking relevant questions to determine the client's understanding
B. Providing a detailed description of the risks and benefits of the procedure
C. Explaining the exact steps that will occur during the procedure
D. Offering suggestions for alternative options for treatment
Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's responsibilities related to informed consent include: Ensuringthe consent form is
completed with signatures from the client; serving as a witness to the signature process; and determining whether
the client understands what she is signing by asking her pertinent questions. The physician, advanced practice
nurse, or midwife is responsible for informing the client about the procedure and obtaining consent by providing
a detailed description of the procedure or treatment,its potential risks and benefits, and alternative methods
available
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health Care
Cognitive Level: Apply
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
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Integrated Process: Nursing ProcessReference: p.
5. A 9-month-old with glaucoma requires surgery. The infants parents are divorced. To obtain informed
consent, which action would be most appropriate?
A. Contacting the father for informed consent
B. Obtaining informed consent from the mother
C. Seeking a court ruling on the course of care
D. Determining sole or joint custody by the parentsAnswer: D
Rationale: The most appropriate action would be to determine legal custody by court decree. If the parents have
joint custody, then either parent may give consent, but it is always best to have consent given by both
parents.The parent with only physical custody may give consent for emergency care. The last resort is getting a
court ruling; usually this is not necessary unless the parents disagree
about the care of the child. Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health CareCognitive Level:
Apply
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management of Care Integrated Process: Nursing
Process
Reference: p. 47
6. Which statement made by a nursing student would best indicate that her education on family-
centered care was fully understood?
A. "Childbirth affects the entire family, and relationships will change."
B. "Families are usually not capable of making health care decisions for themselves, especially in stressful
situations."
C. "Mothers are the only family member affected by childbirth."
D. "Since childbirth is a medical procedure, it may affect everyone."
Answer: A
Rationale: Childbirth affects the entire family, and relationships can change. Childbirth is viewed as a normal life
event, not a medical procedure. Families are
very capable of making health care decisions about their own care with proper information and support.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health CareCognitive Level:
Apply
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing ProcessReference: p. 15
7. Which aspect of client wellness has not been a focus of health during the 21st century ?
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