Test Bank for Introductory Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition by Klossner Chapter 01: The Nurse's Role in a Changing Maternal-Child Health Care Environment

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Question What two major developments greatly influenced the way maternity care is practiced in the United States? Answer A. Technologic advances and the use of forceps by physicians B. Development o... f anesthesia and acceptance of the germ theory C. Advent of birthing centers and the development of maternity care D. Development of pediatrics as a specialty and replacement of midwives as the primary attendants at births Question Which physician's use of antiseptic in surgery, which greatly improved the survival rate of his patients, led to general acceptance of the germ theory by physicians in Europe and the United States? Answer A. Oliver Wendell Holmes B. Ignaz Philip Semmelweis C. Joseph Lister D. Alexander Gordon Question The period surrounding birth, from conception through pregnancy and birth, is called: Answer A. fetal B. neonatal C. perinatal D. maternal Question Today it is possible to know many things about a child before the child is born. What test would you administer to reveal the gender of the fetus and certain abnormalities early in pregnancy? Answer A. Ultrasound B. Amniocentesis C. Chorionic villus sampling D. HGP [Show More]

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