‘Culture' in midwifery is invisible—midwives give care to clients irrespective of differences in nationality, age, sex, religious beliefs, social status, etc
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: False
Midwives are required to provide culturally safe midwifery practice; that is, the effective midwifery practice of a person or family from another culture, and is determined by that person or family.
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a. Previous external ear infection b. Previous hearing loss c. Previous perforated eardrum d. Chronic, severe earache
The client is emotionally upset about the recent diagnosis of stage IV endometrial cancer. Which action by the nurse is best?
a. Let the client alone for a long period of reflection time. b. Ask friends and relatives to limit their visits. c. Tell the client that an emotional response is unacceptable. d. Create an atmosphere of acceptance and discussion.
What is the first stage of the complex process of change?
1) Recognizing resistance 2) Unfreezing 3) Forming a comfort zone 4) Actively resisting
Which of the following statements about infection control and taking a patient's blood pressure is correct?
A) Use the same alcohol wipe on both the earpieces and bell of a stethoscope. B) Leave a disposable cuff in a patient's room and use it for the duration of his or her stay. C) Wipe the blood pressure cuff with a disinfectant once each day. D) Use a disposable paper cuff for multiple patients and discard once it shows signs of wear.