Question 1

What single factor, in Canada, is associated with poorer outcomes for mothers and children?

Accepted Answer

Poverty has been consistently associated with poorer outcomes for mothers and children in Canada, including higher rates of infant mortality, low birth weight, and maternal depression. This is due to factors such as lack of access to healthy food, safe and affordable housing, and adequate healthcare services. While access to education and medical care are important factors as well, poverty has a more significant impact on health outcomes. Geography may pose challenges in terms of accessing healthcare services, but it is not necessarily a determining factor in overall health outcomes.

Question 2

A nurse visits the Calloway family. Mrs. Calloway states that she is having difficulty feeding her three children. What is the best action for the nurse to take that is sustainable?

Accepted Answer

Providing Mrs. Calloway with money may be a short-term solution, but it is not sustainable in the long run. Teaching Mrs. Calloway how to make nutritious meals is a good idea, but it may not address the underlying issue of financial difficulty. Asking about the school lunch program is important, but it may not be applicable for all of the children or may not solve the entire problem. Discussing resources in the community that the family can access is the best option as it can provide sustainable solutions to the family's financial difficulties and food insecurity. These resources could include food banks, WIC, SNAP, and other assistance programs. The nurse can work with the family to determine the best options and help them navigate the process of accessing these resources.

Question 3

What is an example of a reproductive right?

Accepted Answer

Reproductive right is the right to have control over one's reproductive and sexual health. Among the choices, deciding on the number of children is considered a reproductive right as it pertains to the individual's decision to start or expand their family as they see fit.

Question 4

Many communities across Canada are taking up grassroots initiatives and political advocacy to bring social justice to women of childbearing age in Indigenous community. What are examples of this? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

These options represent grassroots initiatives and advocacy efforts aimed at improving maternal health and social justice for Indigenous women, such as training midwives, creating culturally appropriate birthing centers, promoting health in a culturally safe manner, and restoring birthing services to remote areas.

Question 5

What best describes the concept of maternal health care in Canada?

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Question 6

What statement is correct about the maternal mortality rate?

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Question 7

What are the short-term benefits of breastfeeding? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Breastfeeding offers several short-term benefits for infants, including protection against acute otitis media, gastroenteritis and diarrhea, lower respiratory tract infections, and a reduced risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Question 8

What Canadian agency is responsible for tracking the health of children?

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Question 9

Which of the following is associated with physical activity during the preschool years?

Accepted Answer

Physical activity during the preschool years is associated with improved psychosocial health, such as increased self-esteem and social skills. Choices A, C, and D are all incorrect, as physical activity during the preschool years is associated with increased motor skill development, decreased levels of adiposity, and improved cognitive development.

Question 10

Which population groups are most vulnerable to negative mental health outcomes during the perinatal and postnatal periods in Canada? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Immigrant and refugee women are both populations that have been found to be at higher risk for negative mental health outcomes during the perinatal and postnatal periods in Canada. This is likely due to factors such as social isolation, cultural differences, and experiences of stress related to resettlement. Women in high socioeconomic neighbourhoods are not considered a vulnerable population in this context, as they may have access to more resources and support. Women who were born in Canada may or may not be vulnerable, depending on factors such as their individual circumstances and experiences.

Question 11

What is an example of the medicalization of childbirth?

Accepted Answer

The medicalization of childbirth refers to the increasing involvement of medical professionals and technology in the process of childbirth. Delivering in a hospital and being supervised by a physician is an example of medicalization, as it involves the use of technology (such as fetal monitors) and medical interventions (such as epidurals or c-sections) that are not necessarily required for a safe and healthy birth.

Question 12

A woman has electronic fetal monitoring during her labour. What term would best describe this practice?

Accepted Answer

Electronic fetal monitoring is a medical practice that involves the use of technology to monitor the health of the fetus during labour. This practice falls under the concept of medicalization, which refers to the process of defining and treating a non-medical condition as a medical problem, often involving the use of medical technology and procedures.

Question 13

Which statement is correct regarding breastfeeding in Canada? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) The rates of breastfeeding vary across Canada, with some provinces having higher rates than others. 
C) CHNs are required to promote exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life according to the Baby-Friendly Initiative. 
D) Breastfeeding rates in Canada have increased over the years, with higher rates in 2011-2012 than in 2003. B is incorrect because there is no evidence that breastfeeding initiation rates are lower in western Canada; the rates vary across the country.

Question 14

What is the most common reason cited for why Canadian mothers discontinue breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

The most common reason cited for why Canadian mothers discontinue breastfeeding is that the mother feels she does not have enough breast milk.

Question 15

Which territory in Canada has the highest infant mortality rate?

Accepted Answer

Nunavut Territory has the highest infant mortality rate in Canada. A report from Statistics Canada in 2018 showed that the infant mortality rate in Nunavut was 12.7 deaths per 1,000 live births, which is nearly three times the national average. This is due to various factors including limited access to healthcare, a higher prevalence of risk factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy, and socio-economic factors that affect maternal and child health.

Question 16

By about 6 months of age, infants are developmentally ready for other foods. Which of the following is a sign of readiness for solid food? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

By about 6 months, infants typically show readiness for solid foods through improved head control, the ability to sit up and lean forward, signaling when they are full, and showing interest in food by trying to pick it up and put it in their mouths.

Question 17

What is the main reason children present in emergency departments across Canada?

Accepted Answer

According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, injuries related to physical activity are the main reason children present in emergency departments across Canada.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about women who smoke during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Studies show that women who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to be younger, with the highest prevalence among women aged 20-24.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of an indicator that is used to measure child well-being in Canada?

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Question 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding teenage mothers?

Accepted Answer

Teenage mothers are more likely to experience postpartum depression as adult mothers are. Teenage pregnancy is associated with higher rates of maternal depression, which can persist for several years after childbirth. This may be due to a variety of factors, including the increased stress and financial burden of raising a child as a teenager.

Quiz 16: Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health