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Maternal and Newborn
Success
A Q&A Review Applying Critical Thinking
to Test Taking
THIRD EDITION
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, Maternal and Newborn
Success
A Q&A Review Applying Critical Thinking
to Test Taking
THIRD EDITION
Margot R. De Sevo, PhD, LCCE, RNC-OB
Association Professor (retired)
Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health
Garden City, New York
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, F.A. Davis Company
1915 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.fadavis.com
Copyright © 2017 by F.A. Davis Company. All rights reserved. This book is protected by
copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without written permission from the publisher.
Printed in the United States of America
Last digit indicates print number: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Publisher, Nursing: Terri Wood Allen
Content Project Manager: Julia L. Curcio
Electronic Project Manager: Sandra A. Glennie
Design and Illustrations Manager: Carolyn O’Brien
As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical research, recom-
mended treatments and drug therapies undergo changes. The author(s) and publisher have
done everything possible to make this book accurate, up to date, and in accord with accepted
standards at the time of publication. The author(s), editors, and publisher are not respon-
sible for errors or omissions or for consequences from application of the book, and make
no warranty, expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. Any practice
described in this book should be applied by the reader in accordance with professional
standards of care used in regard to the unique circumstances that may apply in each situa-
tion. The reader is advised always to check product information (package inserts) for
changes and new information regarding dose and contraindications before administering
any drug. Caution is especially urged when using new or infrequently ordered drugs.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: De Sevo, Margot R., author.
Title: Maternal and newborn success : a Q & A review applying critical thinking to test
taking / Margot De Sevo.
Description: Third edition. | Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Company, [2017] | Includes biblio-
graphical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016025423 | ISBN 9780803659414
Subjects: | MESH: Maternal-Child Nursing | Obstetric Nursing | Pregnancy
Complications–nursing | Test Taking Skills | Examination Questions
Classification: LCC RG951 | NLM WY 18.2 | DDC 618/.04231–dc23 LC record available
at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016025423
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Maternal and Newborn
Success
A Q&A Review Applying Critical Thinking
to Test Taking
THIRD EDITION
5941_FM_i-xii.indd i 9/16/2016 3:27
, STRESSED ABOUT THE
NCLEX ?
®
Study smarter with Davis Edge NCLEX-RN.®
You’ll have 10,000+ questions at your fingertips to practice from your
mobile device or laptop. Immediate feedback will highlight the content
areas you are struggling in so that you know where to spend more time
studying. Davis Edge allows you to create targeted practice quizzes to
improve those areas—before you get to the NCLEX.
Davis Edge is an incredible asset that is
essential in preparing for an exam.
- Michal W., Hill College
Comprehensive, helpful, and a total life saver.
– Lauren R., ECPI
Davis Edge NCLEX-RN® gives you the practice
you need to confidently pass your boards.
• Over 10,000 NCLEX-style questions to create
practice quizzes on-the-go
• Comprehensive Exam that simulates the NCLEX
• Rationales for correct and incorrect answers
• Anxiety-reducing test-taking tips
SAVE 20%
Use Promo Code: ORANGE5
START STUDYING
TODAY!
www.FADavis.com
5941_FM_i-xii.indd ii 9/16/2016 3:27
, Maternal and Newborn
Success
A Q&A Review Applying Critical Thinking
to Test Taking
THIRD EDITION
Margot R. De Sevo, PhD, LCCE, RNC-OB
Association Professor (retired)
Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health
Garden City, New York
5941_FM_i-xii.indd iii 9/16/2016 3:27
, F.A. Davis Company
1915 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.fadavis.com
Copyright © 2017 by F.A. Davis Company. All rights reserved. This book is protected by
copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without written permission from the publisher.
Printed in the United States of America
Last digit indicates print number: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Publisher, Nursing: Terri Wood Allen
Content Project Manager: Julia L. Curcio
Electronic Project Manager: Sandra A. Glennie
Design and Illustrations Manager: Carolyn O’Brien
As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical research, recom-
mended treatments and drug therapies undergo changes. The author(s) and publisher have
done everything possible to make this book accurate, up to date, and in accord with accepted
standards at the time of publication. The author(s), editors, and publisher are not respon-
sible for errors or omissions or for consequences from application of the book, and make
no warranty, expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. Any practice
described in this book should be applied by the reader in accordance with professional
standards of care used in regard to the unique circumstances that may apply in each situa-
tion. The reader is advised always to check product information (package inserts) for
changes and new information regarding dose and contraindications before administering
any drug. Caution is especially urged when using new or infrequently ordered drugs.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: De Sevo, Margot R., author.
Title: Maternal and newborn success : a Q & A review applying critical thinking to test
taking / Margot De Sevo.
Description: Third edition. | Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Company, [2017] | Includes biblio-
graphical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016025423 | ISBN 9780803659414
Subjects: | MESH: Maternal-Child Nursing | Obstetric Nursing | Pregnancy
Complications–nursing | Test Taking Skills | Examination Questions
Classification: LCC RG951 | NLM WY 18.2 | DDC 618/.04231–dc23 LC record available
at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016025423
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