Test Bank for Olds' Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women's Health Across the Lifespan 12th E, Exams of Nursing

Download Test Bank for Olds' Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women's Health Across the Lifespan 12th E and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! Test Bank for Olds' Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women's Health Across the Lifespan 12th Edition/ professor verified/ ALL bundled to boost and ease your study 1. Since 1995, there has been a significant decrease in the rate of infant death related to which of the following: a. Disorders associated with short gestation and low birth weight b. Accidents c. Sudden infant death d. Newborns affected by complications of placenta, cord, and membranes - ANSWER ANS: c 2. Tobacco use during pregnancy is associated with adverse effects on the unborn infant, such as intrauterine growth restriction, preterm births, and respiratory problems. By race, which has the highest percentage of smokers? a. American Indian and Alaskan Natives b. Asian or Pacific Islanders c. Non-Hispanic blacks d. Non-Hispanic whites - ANSWER ANS: a 3. Which of the following women is at the highest risk for health disparity? a. A white, middle-class, 16-year-old woman b. An African American, middle-class, 25-year-old woman c. An African American, upper-middle-class, 19-year-old woman d. An Asian, low-income, 30-year-old woman - ANSWER ANS: d 4. A neonate born at 36 weeks gestation is classified as which of the following? a. Very premature b. Moderately premature c. Late premature d. Term - ANSWER ANS: c 5. The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that a goal of the Healthy People 2020 report is to: a. Increase proportion of infants who are breastfed to 93.1%. b. Increase proportion of infants who are breastfed to 90.7%. c. Increase proportion of infants who are breastfed to 85.6%. d. Increase proportion of infants who are breastfed to 83.9%. - ANSWER ANS: d 6. The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that __________ is the leading cause of infant death in the United States. a. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome b. Respiratory distress of newborns c. Disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight d. Congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities - ANSWER ANS: d 7. Which of the following statements are true related to teen pregnancies? (Select all that apply.) a. Teen mothers are at higher risk for HIV. b. Teen mothers are at higher risk for hypertensive problems. c. The birth rate for teenaged women has increased in the past 15 years. d. Infants born to teen mothers are at higher risk for health problems. - ANSWER ANS: a, b, d An ethical dilemma unique to perinatal nursing is the: a. Innate conflict between maternal and fetal rights b. Intensive use of technology c. Shortage of health-care resources c. Hamster d. Bird - ANSWER ANS: a A client is to take Clomiphene Citrate for infertility. Which of the following is the expected action of this medication? a. Decrease the symptoms of endometriosis b. Increase serum progesterone levels c. Stimulate release of FSH and LH d. Reduce the acidity of vaginal secretions - ANSWER ANS: c The nurse takes the history of a client, G2 P1, at her first prenatal visit. The client is referred to a genetic counselor, due to her previous child having a diagnosis of __________. a. Unilateral amblyopia b. Subdural hematoma c. Sickle cell anemia d. Glomerular nephritis - ANSWER ANS: c A nurse is teaching a woman about her menstrual cycle. The nurse states that __________ is the most important change that happens during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle. a. Maturation of the graafian follicle b. Multiplication of the fimbriae c. Secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin d. Proliferation of the endometrium - ANSWER ANS: d An ultrasound of a fetus heart shows that normal fetal circulation is occurring. Which of the following statements is consistent with the finding? a. A right-to-left shunt is seen between the atria. b. Blood is returning to the placenta via the umbilical vein. c. Blood is returning to the right atrium from the pulmonary system. d. A right-to-left shunt is seen between the umbilical arteries. - ANSWER ANS: a The clinic nurse knows that the part of the endometrial cycle occurring from ovulation to just prior to menses is known as the: a. Menstrual phase b. Proliferative phase c. Secretory phase d. Ischemic phase - ANSWER ANS: c A clinic nurse explains to the pregnant woman that the amount of amniotic fluid present at 24 weeks gestation is approximately: a. 500 mL b. 750 mL c. 800 mL d. 1000 mL - ANSWER ANS: c Information provided by the nurse that addresses the function of the amniotic fluid is that the amniotic fluid helps the fetus to maintain a normal body temperature and also: a. Facilitates asymmetrical growth of the fetal limbs b. Cushions the fetus from mechanical injury c. Promotes development of muscle tone d. Promotes adherence of fetal lung tissue - ANSWER ANS: b During preconception counseling, the clinic nurse explains that the time period when the fetus is most vulnerable to the effects of teratogens occurs from: a. 2 to 8 weeks b. 4 to 12 weeks c. 5 to 10 weeks d. 6 to 15 weeks - ANSWER ANS: a 15. A major fetal development characteristic at 16 weeks gestation is: a. The average fetal weight is 450 grams b. Lanugo covers entire body c. Brown fat begins to develop d. Teeth begin to form - ANSWER ANS: d 16. Karen, a 26-year-old woman, has come for preconception counseling and asks about caring for her cat as she has heard that she should not touch the cat during pregnancy. The clinic nurses best response is: a. It is best if someone other than you changes the cats litter pan during pregnancy so that you have no risk of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy. b. It is important to have someone else change the litter pan during pregnancy and also avoid consuming raw vegetables. c. Have you had any flu-like symptoms since you got your cat? If so, you may have already had toxoplasmosis, and there is nothing to worry about. d. Toxoplasmosis is a concern during pregnancy, so it is important to have someone else change the cats litter pan and also to avoid consuming uncooked meat. - ANSWER ANS: d A couple who has sought infertility counseling has been told that the mans sperm count is very low. The nurse advises the couple that spermatogenesis is impaired when which of the following occur? a. The testes are overheated. b. The vas deferens is ligated. c. The prostate gland is enlarged. d. The flagella are segmented. - ANSWER ANS: a A nurse working with an infertile couple has made the following nursing diagnosis: Sexual dysfunction related to decreased libido. Which of the following assessments is the likely reason for this diagnosis? a. The couple has established a set schedule for their sexual encounters. b. The couple has been married for more than 8 years. c. The couple lives with one set of parents. d. The couple has close friends who gave birth within the last year. - ANSWER ANS: a b. Are awaiting genetic testing results c. Are experiencing a first pregnancy d. Are trying to conceal this pregnancy as long as possible - ANSWER ANS: b, d Folic acid supplementation during pregnancy is to: a. Improve the bone density of pregnant women b. Decrease the incidence of neural tube defects in the fetus c. Decrease the incidence of Down syndrome in the fetus d. Improve calcium uptake in pregnant women - ANSWER ANS: b The positive signs of pregnancy are: a. All physiological and anatomical changes of pregnancy b. All subjective signs of pregnancy c. All those physiological changes perceived by the woman herself d. The objective signs of pregnancy that can only be attributed to the fetus - ANSWER ANS: d During a routine prenatal visit in the third trimester, a woman reports she is dizzy and lightheaded when she is lying on her back. The most appropriate nursing action would be to: a. Order an EKG. b. Report this abnormal finding immediately to her care provider. c. Teach the woman to avoid lying on her back and to rise slowly because of supine hypotension. d. Order a nonstress test to assess fetal well-being. - ANSWER ANS: c Blood volume expansion during pregnancy leads to: a. Iron-deficiency anemia b. Maternal iron stores being insufficient to meet the demands for iron in fetal development c. Plasma fibrin increase of 40% and fibrinogen increase of 50% d. Physiological anemia of pregnancy - ANSWER ANS: d Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women consists of actual or threatened physical or sexual violence and psychological and emotional abuse. Screening for IPV during pregnancy is recommended for: a. Pregnant women with a history of domestic violence b. All pregnant women c. All low-income pregnant women d. Pregnant adolescents - ANSWER ANS: b A woman presents to the prenatal clinic at 30 weeks gestation reporting dysuria, frequency, and urgency with urination. Appropriate nursing actions include: a. Obtain clean-catch urine to assess for a possible urinary tract infection. b. Reassure the woman that the signs are normal urinary changes in the third trimester. c. Teach the woman to decrease fluid intake to manage these symptoms. d. Perform a Leopolds maneuver to assess fetal position and station. - ANSWER ANS: a At the end of her 32-week prenatal visit, a woman reports discomfort with intercourse and tells you shyly that she wants to maintain a sexual relationship with her partner. The best response is to: a. Reassure woman/couple of normalcy of response b. Suggest alternative positions for sexual intercourse and alternative sexual activity to sexual intercourse c. Recommend cessation of intercourse until after delivery due to advanced gestationd. Suggest woman discuss this with her care provider at her next appointment - ANSWER ANS: b The clinic nurse talks to a 30-year-old woman at 34 weeks gestation who complains of having difficulty sleeping. Jayne has noticed that getting back to sleep after she has been up at night is difficult. The nurses best response is: a. This is abnormal; it is important that you describe this problem to the doctor. b. This is normal, and many women have this same problem during pregnancy; try napping for several hours each morning and afternoon. c. This is abnormal; tell the doctor about this problem because diagnostic testing may be necessary. d. This is normal in pregnancy, particularly during the third trimester when you also feel fetal movement at night; try napping once a day. - ANSWER ANS: d A 26-year-old woman at 29 weeks gestation experienced epigastric pain following the consumption of a large meal of fried fish and onion rings. The pain resolved a few hours later. The most likely diagnosis for this symptom is: a. Cholelithiasis b. Influenza c. Urinary tract infection d. Indigestion - ANSWER ANS: a The clinic nurse reviews the complete blood count results for a 30-year-old woman who is now 33 weeks gestation. Tamaras hemoglobin value is 11.2 g/dL, and her hematocrit is 38%. The clinic nurse interprets these findings as: a. Normal adult values b. Normal pregnancy values for the third trimester c. Increased adult values d. Increased values for 33 weeks gestation - ANSWER ANS: b The clinic nurse is aware that the pregnant womans blood volume increases by: a. 20% to 25% b. 30% to 35% c. 40% to 45% d. 50% to 55% - ANSWER ANS: c The clinic nurse uses Leopold maneuvers to determine the fetal lie, presentation, and position. The nurses hands are placed on the maternal abdomen to gently palpate the fundal region of the uterus. This action is best described as the: a. First maneuver b. Second maneuver c. Third maneuver d. Fourth maneuver - ANSWER a. First maneuver d. The woman will likely miscarry the conceptus. - ANSWER ANS: a 21. A patient at 37 weeks gestation is being seen in the prenatal clinic. Where would the nurse expect the fundal height to be palpated? a. At the xiphoid process b. At a point between the umbilicus and the xiphoid c. At the umbilicus d. At a level directly above the symphysis pubis - ANSWER ANS: a A nurse is performing an assessment on a pregnant woman during a prenatal visit. Which of the following findings would lead the nurse to report to the obstetrician that the patient may be experiencing intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)? a. Leopolds maneuvers: Hard round object in the fundus, flat object on left of uterus, small parts on right of uterus, soft round object above the symphysis b. Weight gain: 6-pound increase over 4-week period c. Fundal height measurement: 22 cm at 26 weeks gestation d. Alpha-fetoprotein assessment: level is one-half normal, accompanied by complaints of severe nausea and vomiting - ANSWER ANS: c A pregnant woman informs the nurse that her last normal menstrual period was on July 6, 2007. Using Naegeles rule, which of the following would the nurse determine to be the patients estimated date of delivery: a. January 9, 2008 b. April 13, 2008 c. April 20, 2008 d. September 6, 2008 - ANSWER ANS: b Which of the following findings, seen in pregnant women in the third trimester, would the nurse consider to be within normal limits? a. Diplopia b. Epistaxis c. Bradycardia d. Oliguria - ANSWER ANS: b A primigravida patient is 39 weeks pregnant. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect the patient to exhibit? a. Nausea b. Dysuria c. Urinary frequency d. Intermittent diarrhea - ANSWER ANS: c The nurse has taken a health history on four multigravida patients at their first prenatal visits. It is high priority that the patient whose first child was diagnosed with which of the following diseases receives nutrition counseling? a. Development dysplasia of the hip b. Achondroplastic dwarfism c. Spina bifida d. Muscular dystrophy - ANSWER ANS: c A nurse working in a prenatal clinic is caring for a woman who asks advice on foods that are high in vitamin C because I hate oranges. The nurse states that 1 cup of which of the following raw foods will meet the patients daily vitamin C needs? a. Strawberries b. Asparagus c. Iceberg lettuce d. Cucumber - ANSWER ANS: a The nurse notes each of the following findings in a woman at 10 weeks gestation. Which of the findings would enable the nurse to tell the woman that she is probably pregnant? a. Fetal heart rate via Doppler b. Positive pregnancy test c. Positive ultrasound assessment d. Absence of menstrual period - ANSWER ANS: b A nurse who is discussing serving sizes of foods with a new prenatal patient would state that which of the following is equal to 1 (one) serving from the dairy food group? a. 1 cup low-fat milk b. cup vanilla yogurt c. cup cottage cheese d. 1 ounce cream cheese - ANSWER ANS: a The nurse who is assessing a G2 P1 palpates the fundal height at the location noted on the picture below. The nurse concludes that the fetus is equal to which of the following gestational ages? a. 12 weeks b. 20 weeks c. 28 weeks d. 36 weeks - ANSWER ANS: b A patient at 28 weeks gestation was last seen in the prenatal clinic at 24 weeks gestation. Which of the following changes should the nurse bring to the attention of the Certified Nurse Midwife? a. Weight change from 128 pounds to 132 pounds b. Pulse change from 88 bpm to 92 bpm c. Blood pressure change from 110/70 to 140/90 d. Respiratory change from 16 rpm to 20 rpm - ANSWER ANS: c The clinic nurse includes screening for domestic violence in the first prenatal visit for all patients. An appropriate question would be: a. This is something that we ask everyone. Do you feel safe in your current living environment and relationships? b. This is something we ask everyone. Do you have any abuse in your life right now? c. Is your partner threatening or harming you in any way right now? d. I need to ask you, do you feel safe from abuse right now? - ANSWER ANS: a The clinic nurse teaches the new nurse about pregnancy-induced blood clotting changes. The nurse explains that a pregnant woman is at risk for venous thrombosis due to (select all that apply): a. Increased fibrinogen volume b. Increased blood factor V c. Increased blood factor X d. Venous stasis - ANSWER ANS: a, c, d The clinic nurse describes possible interventions for the pregnant woman who is experiencing pain and numbness in her wrists. The nurse suggests (select all that apply) :a. Elevating the arms and wrists at night b. Reassessment during the postpartum period c. The use of cock splints to prevent wrist flexion d. Massaging the hands and wrists with alcohol - ANSWER ANS: a, b, c The clinic nurse advocates for smoking cessation during pregnancy. Potential harmful effects of prenatal tobacco use include (select all that apply): a. Preterm birth b. Gestational hypertension c. Gestational diabetes d. Low birth weight - ANSWER ANS: a, d Asking the pregnant woman about her use of recreational drugs is an essential component of the prenatal history. Harmful fetal effects that may occur from recreational drugs include (select all that apply): a. Miscarriage/spontaneous abortion b. Low birth weight c. Macrosomia d. Post-term labor/birth - ANSWER ANS: a, b The clinic nurse schedules Tracy for her first prenatal appointment with the certified nurse-midwife (CNM) in the clinic. Tracy has appropriate questions for her potential health-care provider that include (select all that apply): a. Complementary and alternative methods used during labor and birth b. An opportunity to meet other providers in the practice c. Beliefs and practices concerning an episiotomy and an epidural anesthetic d. Whether the nurse-midwife will be continually available for support during labor - ANSWER ANS: a, b, c The clinic nurse explains to Margaret, a newly diagnosed pregnant woman at 10 weeks gestation, that her rubella titer indicates that she is not immune. Margaret should be advised to (select all that apply): a. Avoid contact with all children b. Be retested in 3 months c. Receive the rubella vaccine postpartum d. Report signs or symptoms of fever, runny nose, and generalized red rash to the health-care provider - ANSWER ANS: c, d An overweight or obese pre-pregnancy weight increases the risk for which poor maternal outcomes? (Select all that apply.) a. Preeclampsia b. Hemorrhage c. Difficult delivery d. Vaginal infections - ANSWER ANS: a, b, c Presumptive signs of pregnancy include (select all that apply): a. Nausea b. Fatigue c. Ballottement d. Amenorrhea - ANSWER ANS: a, b, d Physiologic changes that occur in the renal system during pregnancy predispose the pregnant woman to urinary tract infections (UTIs). Symptoms of a UTI include (select all that apply): a. Dysuria b. Hematuria c. Urgency d. Delayed urination - ANSWER ANS: a, b, c Urinary tract infection (UTI) prevention measures during pregnancy include counseling the pregnant woman to (select all that apply): a. Delay urination until bladder is full b. Limit hydration c. Wipe from front to back d. Urinate after intercourse - ANSWER ANS: a, c, d Interventions for low back pain during pregnancy should include (select all that apply): a. Utilizing proper body mechanics b. Applying ice or heat to affected area c. Avoiding pelvic rock and pelvic tilt d. Using additional pillows for support during sleep - ANSWER ANS: a, b, d Jorgina is a 24-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks gestation. This is Jorginas third pregnancy, and her obstetrical history includes one full-term birth, one preterm birth, and two living children. Today Jorgina arrives at the clinic with complaints of fatigue, insomnia, and backache. She reports that she is a nurse on an oncology unit and is worried about continuing with working her 12-hour shifts. The perinatal nurse identifies concerns in Jorginas history and work environment including (select all that apply): a. Risk of preterm birth b. Presence of chemotherapeutic agents c. Requirement for heavy lifting d. History of diabetes - ANSWER ANS: a, b, c Janes husband Brian has begun to put on weight. What is this a possible sign of? a. Culturalism syndrome b. Couvade syndrome c. Moratorium phase d. Attachment - ANSWER ANS: b Cathy is pregnant for the second time. Her son, Steven, has just turned 2 years old. She asks you what she should do to help him get ready for the expected birth. What is the nurses most appropriate response? a. Steven will probably not understand any explanations about the arrival of the new baby, so Cathy should do nothing. b. If Stevens sleeping arrangements need to be changed, it should be done well in advance of the birth. c. Steven should come to the next prenatal visit and listen to the fetal heartbeat to encourage sibling attachment. d. Steven should be encouraged to plan an elaborate welcome for the newborn. - ANSWER ANS: b The nurse is interviewing a pregnant client who states she plans to drink chamomile tea to ensure an effective labor. The nurse knows that this is an example of: a. Cultural prescription b. Cultural taboo c. Cultural restriction d. Cultural demonstration - ANSWER ANS: a Which of the following would be a priority for the nurse when caring for a pregnant woman who has recently emigrated from another country? a. Help her develop a realistic, detailed birth plan. b. Identify her support system. c. Teach her about expected emotional changes of pregnancy. d. Refer her to a doula for labor support. - ANSWER ANS: b A pregnant client at 20 weeks gestation comes to the clinic for her prenatal visit. Which of the following client statements would indicate a need for further assessment? a. I hate it when the baby moves. b. Ive started calling my mom every day .c. My partner and I cant stop talking about the baby. d. I still don't know much time I'm going to take off work after the baby comes. - ANSWER ANS: a A pregnant client asks the nurse why she should attend childbirth classes. The nurses response would be based on which of the following information? a. Attending childbirth class is a good way to make new friends. b. Childbirth classes will help new families develop skills to meet the challenges of childbirth and parenting. c. Attending childbirth classes will help a pregnant woman have a shorter labor. d. Childbirth classes will help a pregnant woman decrease her chance of having a cesarean delivery. - ANSWER ANS: b A woman presents for prenatal care at 6 weeks gestation by LMP. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to see? a. Multiple pillow orthopnea; b. Maternal ambivalence c. Fundus at the umbilicus d. Pedal and ankle edema - ANSWER ANS: b A first-time father is experiencing couvade syndrome. He is likely to exhibit which of the following symptoms or behaviors? a. Urinary frequency b. Hypotension c. Bradycardia d. Prostatic hypertrophy - ANSWER When providing a psychosocial assessment on a pregnant woman at 21 weeks gestation, the nurse would expect to observe which of the following signs? a. Ambivalence; b. b. Depression c. Anxiety d. Happiness - ANSWER ANS: d An example of a cultural prescriptive belief during pregnancy is: a. Remain active during pregnancy b. Coldness in any form should be avoided c. Do not have your picture taken d. Avoid sexual intercourse during the third trimester - ANSWER ANS: a Taboos are cultural restrictions that: a. Have serious supernatural consequences b. Have serious clinical consequences c. Have superstitious consequences d. Are functional and neutral practices - ANSWER ANS: a The clinic nurse visits with Wayne, a 32-year-old man whose partner is pregnant for the first time and is at 12 weeks. Wayne describes nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and weight gain. His symptoms are best described as: a. Influenza b. Couvade syndrome c. Acid reflux d. Cholelithiasis - ANSWER ANS: b The clinic nurse encourages paternal attachment during pregnancy by including the father in (select all that apply): a. Prenatal visits b. An obstetrician c. A gynecologist d. A social worker - ANSWER ANS: a A 37-year-old woman who is 17 weeks pregnant has had an amniocentesis. Before discharge, the nurse teaches the woman to call her doctor if she experiences which of the following side effects? a. Pain at the puncture site b. Macular rash on the abdomen c. Decrease in urinary output d. Cramping of the uterus - ANSWER ANS: d A laboratory report indicates the L/S ratio (lecithin/sphingomyelin) results from an amniocentesis of a gravid patient with preeclampsia are 2:1. The nurse interprets the result as which of the following? a. The babys lung fields are mature. b. The mother is high risk for hemorrhage. c. The babys kidneys are functioning poorly. d. The mother is high risk for eclampsia. - ANSWER ANS: a Sally is in her third trimester and has begun to sing and talk to the fetus. Sally is probably exhibiting signs of: a. Mental illness b. Delusions c. Attachment d. Crisis - ANSWER ANS: c What is the most common expected emotional reaction of a woman to the news that she is pregnant? a. Jealousy b. Acceptance c. Ambivalence d. Depression - ANSWER ANS: c Which of the following information regarding sexual activity would the nurse give a pregnant woman who is 35 weeks gestation? a. Sexual activity should be avoided from now until 6 weeks postpartum. b. Sexual desire may be affected by nausea and fatigue. c. Sexual desire may be increased due to increased pelvic congestion. d. Sexual activity may require different positions to accommodate the womans comfort. - ANSWER ANS: d Which statement best exemplifies adaptation to pregnancy in relation to the adolescent? a. Adolescents adapt to motherhood in a similar way to other childbearing women. b. Social support has very little effect on adolescent adaptation to pregnancy. c. The pregnant adolescent faces the challenge of multiple developmental tasks. d. Pregnant adolescents of all ages can be capable and active participants in health-care decisions. - ANSWER ANS: c Janes husband Brian has begun to put on weight. What is this a possible sign of? a. Culturalism syndrome b. Couvade syndrome c. Moratorium phased. Attachment - ANSWER ANS: b Cathy is pregnant for the second time. Her son, Steven, has just turned 2 years old. She asks you what she should do to help him get ready for the expected birth. What is the nurses most appropriate response? a. Steven will probably not understand any explanations about the arrival of the new baby, so Cathy should do nothing. b. If Stevens sleeping arrangements need to be changed, it should be done well in advance of the birth. c. Steven should come to the next prenatal visit and listen to the fetal heartbeat to encourage sibling attachment. d. Steven should be encouraged to plan an elaborate welcome for the newborn. - ANSWER ANS: b The nurse is interviewing a pregnant client who states she plans to drink chamomile tea to ensure an effective labor. The nurse knows that this is an example of: a. Cultural prescription b. Cultural taboo c. Cultural restriction d. Cultural demonstration - ANSWER ANS: a Which of the following would be a priority for the nurse when caring for a pregnant woman who has recently emigrated from another country? a. Help her develop a realistic, detailed birth plan. b. Identify her support system. c. Teach her about expected emotional changes of pregnancy. d. Refer her to a doula for labor support. - ANSWER ANS: b A pregnant client at 20 weeks of gestation comes to the clinic for her prenatal visit. Which of the following client statements would indicate a need for further assessment? a. I hate it when the baby moves .b. Ive started calling my mom every day. c. My partner and I cant stop talking about the baby. d. I still dont know much time Im going to take off work after the baby comes - ANSWER ANS: a A pregnant client asks the nurse why she should attend childbirth classes. The nurses response would be based on which of the following information? a. Attending childbirth class is a good way to make new friends. b. Childbirth classes will help new families develop skills to meet the challenges of childbirth and parenting. c. Attending childbirth classes will help a pregnant woman have a shorter labor. d. Childbirth classes will help a pregnant woman decrease her chance of having a cesarean delivery. - ANSWER ANS: b