Contemporary Maternal-Newborn Nursing – Chapter 1 (Maternity) – Study Guide & Practice
Questions
Family-Centered Care - correct answer ✔✔Emphasis on family involvement through pregnancy,
birth, and postpartum period. p. 2
Family - correct answer ✔✔Family can include anyone the patient is close to and would like to
participate in care. Friends, child's father, etc. p. 2
What are benefits of contemporary childbirth? - correct answer ✔✔Increased choices:
- Place: hospital, free-standing clinic, birthing center, home
- Primary care giver: physician, certified (nurse) midwife
- Doula: birthing/labor support
- Birth-Related Experiences: childbirth preparation, analgesic/anesthesia, birth/labor position p.
2
What are some benefits of home follow-up care? - correct answer ✔✔Home follow-up care is
cost-effective, has favorable long-term outcomes, and provides/encourages access to
community resources. p. 2
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - correct answer ✔✔A registered nurse who is also prepared as
a nurse midwife. p. 3
Certified Midwife (CM) - correct answer ✔✔Midwives who are not registered nurses who take
and education program that meets the requirements of the American College of Nurse-
Midwives (ACNM) and pass a certification examination (not accepted in all states). P. 3
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) - correct answer ✔✔Midwives who are not registered
nurses who complete a certification program offered by the North American Registry of
Midwives (NARM). P. 3
, Lay Midwives - correct answer ✔✔Midwives who do not become certified or licensed, often for
religious/personal reasons. They typically serve a specific community and have historical
approaches to midwifery. p. 3
What is the Self-Care Movement? - correct answer ✔✔This is a movement that emerged in the
1960's. Patients took a greater interest in their own health and self-care skills. Patients took
over the role of primary care provider and demanded more information and accountability for
healthcare professionals. p. 3
What elements are the main focus of the Self-Care Movement? - correct answer ✔✔- Exercise
- Diet
- Psychological Health
- Physiological Health
How can healthcare providers encourage self-care? - correct answer ✔✔Healthcare providers
can encourage self-care in patients through health promotion education.
Health Promotion Education - correct answer ✔✔Education focus on discussing health habits
which patients can do themselves.
What are the benefits of self-care and health promotion education? - correct answer ✔✔-
Decreased healthcare cost
- Increased knowledge
- Positive health outcomes
What are the main factors driving the healthcare environment? - correct answer ✔✔- Cost
- Access
- Quality
Questions
Family-Centered Care - correct answer ✔✔Emphasis on family involvement through pregnancy,
birth, and postpartum period. p. 2
Family - correct answer ✔✔Family can include anyone the patient is close to and would like to
participate in care. Friends, child's father, etc. p. 2
What are benefits of contemporary childbirth? - correct answer ✔✔Increased choices:
- Place: hospital, free-standing clinic, birthing center, home
- Primary care giver: physician, certified (nurse) midwife
- Doula: birthing/labor support
- Birth-Related Experiences: childbirth preparation, analgesic/anesthesia, birth/labor position p.
2
What are some benefits of home follow-up care? - correct answer ✔✔Home follow-up care is
cost-effective, has favorable long-term outcomes, and provides/encourages access to
community resources. p. 2
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - correct answer ✔✔A registered nurse who is also prepared as
a nurse midwife. p. 3
Certified Midwife (CM) - correct answer ✔✔Midwives who are not registered nurses who take
and education program that meets the requirements of the American College of Nurse-
Midwives (ACNM) and pass a certification examination (not accepted in all states). P. 3
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) - correct answer ✔✔Midwives who are not registered
nurses who complete a certification program offered by the North American Registry of
Midwives (NARM). P. 3
, Lay Midwives - correct answer ✔✔Midwives who do not become certified or licensed, often for
religious/personal reasons. They typically serve a specific community and have historical
approaches to midwifery. p. 3
What is the Self-Care Movement? - correct answer ✔✔This is a movement that emerged in the
1960's. Patients took a greater interest in their own health and self-care skills. Patients took
over the role of primary care provider and demanded more information and accountability for
healthcare professionals. p. 3
What elements are the main focus of the Self-Care Movement? - correct answer ✔✔- Exercise
- Diet
- Psychological Health
- Physiological Health
How can healthcare providers encourage self-care? - correct answer ✔✔Healthcare providers
can encourage self-care in patients through health promotion education.
Health Promotion Education - correct answer ✔✔Education focus on discussing health habits
which patients can do themselves.
What are the benefits of self-care and health promotion education? - correct answer ✔✔-
Decreased healthcare cost
- Increased knowledge
- Positive health outcomes
What are the main factors driving the healthcare environment? - correct answer ✔✔- Cost
- Access
- Quality
