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TEST BANK FOR MATERNAL CHILD NURSING CARE
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e7TH EDITION BY SHANNON E. PERRY, MARILYN J.
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eHOCKENBERRY, MARY CATHERINE CASHION e e e
eCHAPTER 1-50 COMPLETE GUIDE LATEST UPDATE e e e e e
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
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eof the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is:
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a. Diabetes mellitus. e c. Chronic hypertension.
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b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP).
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ANS: A e
2. To ensure optimal outcomes for the patient, the contemporary maternity nurse must
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eincorporate both teamwork and communication with clinicians into her care delivery,
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e The SBAR technique of communication is an easy-to-remember mechanism for
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ecommunication. Which of the following correctly defines this acronym?
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a. Situation, baseline assessment, response
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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 e
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3. The role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families has evolved
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eto 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 e
4. A 23-year-old African-American woman is pregnant with her first child. Based on
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ethe statistics for infant mortality, which plan is most important for the nurse to
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a. Perform a nutrition assessment.
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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 e
5. During a prenatal intake interview, the nurse is in the process of obtaining an
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einitial assessment of a 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English
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eproficiency. It is important for 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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