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1. A patient chooses to have the certified nurse midwife (CNM) provide care during her
pregnancy. What doesthe CNMs scope of practice include?
a. Practice independent from medical supervision
b. Comprehensive prenatal care
c. Attendance at all deliveries
d. Cesarean sections
ANS: B
The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, attends uncomplicated
deliveries, and ensuresthat a backup physician is available in case of unforeseen
problems.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 6
TOP: Advance Practice Nursing Roles KEY: Nursing Process Step:Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of
Disease
2. Which medical pioneer discovered the relationship between the incidence of
puerperal fever and unwashedhands?
a. Karl Cred
b. Ignaz Semmelweis
c. Louis Pasteur
d. Joseph Lister
ANS: B
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