Nursing in Canada, 1st Edition questions and answers after every
chapter
,
,Chapter 01: Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
Keenan-
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A patient chooses to have a registered midwife (RM) provide care during
her p regnancy and for her labour. What does the RM’s scope of
practice include?
a. Independent comprehensive practice
b. Prenatal care only
c. Attendance at only low-risk births
d. Only present for home births
ANS: A
The RM provides comprehensive independent prenatal, labour, and
postpartum c are for up to 6 weeks, for women who are low risk.
Births may occur in ho spital or at home. RMs are regulated health
professions who have a 4-
year university degree.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 7 OBJ:
3 TOP: Collaborative Care
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
2. Which organization is responsible for the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) in
Canada?
a. World Health Organization (WHO)
b. Breastfeeding Committee for Canada (BCC)
c. UNICEF
d. Public Health Agency of N
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ANS: B
The BCC is responsible for BFI designation in Canada. The BCC has
develope d the BFI 10 Steps and WHO Code Outcome Indicators for Hospitals
and Co mmunity Health Services, which sets the international standards for
the WHO/U NICEF global criteria within the Canadian context.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 7 OBJ:
3 | 9 TOP: The Past
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
3. A pregnant woman who has recently immigrated Canada comments to
a nurse, “I am afraid of childbirth. It is so dangerous. I am afraid I will
die.” What i s the best nursing response reflecting cultural safety?
a. “Maternal mortality in Canada is extremely low.”
b. “Anesthesia is available to relieve pain during labour and childbirth.”
c. “Tell me why you are afraid of childbirth.”
d. “Your condition will be monitored during labour and birth.”
, ANS: C
Asking the patient about her concerns helps promote understanding and
individua lizes patient care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 11 OBJ: 7