Exam 1: 21st Century Maternity Nursing

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?

While obtaining a detailed history from a woman who has recently emigrated from Somalia,the nurse realizes that the client has undergone female genital mutilation (FGM).The nurse's best response to this patient is:

The nurse caring for a pregnant client should be aware that the U.S.birth rate shows which trend?

A 38-year-old Hispanic woman delivered a 9-pound,6-ounce girl vaginally after being in labor for 43 hours.The baby died 3 days later from sepsis.On what grounds would the woman potentially have a legitimate legal case for negligence?

The role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families has evolved to emphasize:

Through the use of social media technology,nurses can link with other nurses who may share similar interests,insights about practice,and advocate for patients.The most concerning pitfall for nurses using this technology is:

During a prenatal intake interview,the client informs the nurse that she would prefer a midwife to provide her care during pregnancy and deliver her infant.What information would be most appropriate for the nurse to share with this patient?

What is the primary role of practicing nurses in the research process?

When providing care for a pregnant woman,the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is:

Which of the following statements indicate that the nurse is practicing appropriate family-centered care techniques (Select all that apply)?

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?