Module 4 Practice Questions

Question 1

T/F: Parent interaction with newborns is the same, so it is fine for mothers to ensure that fathers are caring for newborns appropriately.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which are important self care techniques for parents in the postpartum period? (choose all that apply)
a) time as a couple
b) asking for help
c) time for self apart from other family members
d) intimacy

Answer 2

All of them

Question 3

T/F: “Taking hold” is when the mother reviews her birth experience.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

How can sibling adjustment be facilitated?

Answer 4

preparing sibling antenatally

Question 5

What are the 4 tenants of the Perinatal Maternal Health Promotion Model? (choose all that apply)
a) social support
b) coping techniques
c) realistic expectations
d) self reliance
e) self efficacy

Answer 5

a) social support
b) coping techniques
c) realistic expectations
e) self efficacy

Question 6

Define maternal role attainment.

Answer 6

Process a mother goes through as she takes on a new role

Question 7

Choose all of the ways that a midwife can help maternal role attainment.
a) antenatal preparation of parenthood
b) role model child care practices
c) trust her instincts, but ultimately rely on PCP for newborn
d) offer suggestions and advice at postpartum visits

Answer 7

a) antenatal preparation of parenthood
b) role model child care practices
d) offer suggestions and advice at postpartum visits

Question 8

T/F: Siblings may display regressive behaviors which should be remedied with more devoted attention.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the most important thing to encourage postpartum parents to think about when resuming postpartum sexuality?

Answer 9

open communication