Author Question: A pregnant woman asks a neighbor who is a nurse about using a midwife instead of a physician for her ... (Read 77 times)

nummyann · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A pregnant woman asks a neighbor who is a nurse about using a midwife instead of a physician for her prenatal, labor, and childbirth care. What information does the neighbor share with the pregnant woman about certified nurse midwives (CNMs)? (Select all

A.
CNMs are able to see women experiencing complications.
B.
CNM practice is physician dependent.
C.
There is an increased need for medical interventions with CNMs.
D.
There is increased patient satisfaction with CNMs.
E.
There is a lower rate of cesarean births with CNMs.

Question 2

A patient has had a screening test for gestational diabetes and the 1-hour result is 250 mg/dL. What does the nurse conclude about this patient?

A.
Results are high; the patient has gestational diabetes.
B.
Results are inconclusive; will repeat test in one month.
C.
Results are lower than expected; seek endocrine consult.
D.
Results are normal; no gestational diabetes.

wfdfwc23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D, E
Certified nurse midwives are educated in both nursing and midwifery and are certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Midwifery practice is the independent management of women's health care, focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, care of the newborn, and family planning/gynecological needs. CNMs see healthy women experiencing an uncomplicated pregnancy. These women experience a lower rate of cesarean births and medical interventions. Continuity of prenatal care has a major effect on patient satisfaction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The normal 1-hour result for a gestational diabetes screen is less than 140 mg/dL. This patient has tested positive for gestational diabetes.