The certified nurse–midwife (CNM) role includes which of the following?

Question

1. Is prepared to manage independently the care of women at low risk for complications during pregnancy and birth
2. Gives primary care for high-risk patients who are in hospital settings
3. Gives primary care for healthy newborns
4. Obtains a physician consultation for any technical procedures at delivery
5. Is educated in two disciplines of nursing

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,3,5
Rationale 1: A CNM is prepared to manage independently the care of women at low risk for complications during pregnancy and birth.
Rationale 2: CNMs cannot give primary care for high-risk patients who are in hospital settings. The physician provides the primary care for high-risk patients who are in hospital settings.
Rationale 3: A CNM is prepared to manage independently the care of healthy newborns.
Rationale 4: The CNM does not need to obtain a physician consultation for any technical procedures at delivery.
Rationale 5: The CNM is educated in the disciplines of nursing and midwifery.