Question 1

What services does the nurse know that birthing centers are able to provide? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prenatal care 
B)  Labor and delivery services 
C)  Classes for new mothers 
D)  Adoption referrals 
E)  Family planning

Question 2

When the patient asks the nurse to explain what is meant by "gene therapy," the nurse's best response would be that gene therapy:

Accepted Answer

A)  can replace missing genes. 
B)  evaluates the parent's genes. 
C)  can change the sex of the fetus. 
D)  supports the regeneration of defective genes.

Question 3

The nurse clarifies to a patient that diagnosis related groups (DRGs) are designed to contain medical care costs by:

Accepted Answer

A)  determining payment based on diagnosis. 
B)  requiring two medical opinions to confirm a diagnosis. 
C)  organizing HMOs. 
D)  defining a person who will require hospitalization.

Question 4

One of the major advantages to the application of critical thinking is that it results in:

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-free care. 
B)  limited approaches to care. 
C)  less need for assessment. 
D)  problem prevention.

Question 5

The nurse who is very conscientious about hand hygiene is following the concepts set out by ____________________ and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse who is very conscientious about...

Question 6

The government program implemented to increase the educational exposure of preschool children is:

Accepted Answer

A)  WIC. 
B)  Title XIX of Medicaid. 
C)  The Children's Charter. 
D)  Head Start.

Question 7

A nursing student has reviewed a hospitalized child's chart, interviewed her mother, and collected admission data. The next step in developing a nursing care plan for this child is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  identify measurable outcomes with a timeline. 
B)  choose specific nursing interventions for the child. 
C)  determine appropriate nursing diagnoses. 
D)  state nursing actions related to the child's medical diagnosis.

Question 8

A pregnant woman who has recently immigrated to the United States comments to the nurse, "I am afraid of childbirth. It is so dangerous. I am afraid I will die." A nursing response reflecting cultural sensitivity would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Maternal mortality in the United States is extremely low." 
B)  "Anesthesia is available to relieve pain during labor and childbirth." 
C)  "Tell me why you are afraid of childbirth." 
D)  "Your condition will be monitored during labor and delivery."

Question 9

The White House Conference on Children and Youth is held every 10 years to:

Accepted Answer

A)  set criteria for normal growth patterns. 
B)  examine the number of live births in minority populations. 
C)  raise money to support well-child clinics in rural areas. 
D)  promote comprehensive child welfare.

Question 10

Current maternity practice focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)  hospital births for the majority of women. 
B)  the traditional family unit. 
C)  separation of labor rooms from delivery rooms. 
D)  a quality family experience for each patient.

Exam 1: The Past, Present, and Future