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