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Download Doula Certification (ExpertRating) -With 100% verified solutions-2024-2025.docx and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! Doula Certification (ExpertRating) -With 100% verified solutions-2024-2025 1. Which of the following is not a responsibility of the doula? a. Providing emotional, spiritual, and physical support for the expectant mother and her partner throughout the pregnancy. b. To provide only information that is based on evidence. c. To advise the mother and her partner what the doula believes is best for them. d. Meet the mother's primary healthcare provider. ANSWER: C 2. The technique of attention focusing: a. Always uses a visual object as the focus of attention. b. Diverts the mother's attention away from her labor pains by having her concentrate on something else. c. Is used by the mother's partner when timing contractions. d. Is encouraged by the doula while helping the mother and her partner create the personalized birth plan. ANSWER: B 3. The birth plan includes: a. Names of mother's support team. b. A Plan B in case of difficult labor or other unexpected events. c. Personal statement from mother describing her beliefs, values, and preferences. d. All of the above. ANSWER: D 4. When the doula identifies a mother's need that s/he doubts is in her scope of practice, s/he: a. Does the best s/he can. b. Asks the mother's partner what they think. c. Keeps an eye on the situation. d. Refers the mother to the appropriate resources for her needs. ANSWER: D 5. Which of the following statements is false? a. Women who have doula support require less pain medication than women without doula support. b. Women with doula support report more negative feelings about their experience in childbirth than those without doula support. c. A doula provides continuous physical, emotional, spiritual, and informational support to the expectant mother and her partner during labor, delivery and in the immediate postpartum period. d. Hygiene, better overall health, and antibiotics were responsible for a dramatic drop in maternal morbidity and mortality in the 20th century. ANSWER: B 1. Approximately 80% of our waking hours are spent in some form of communication. Which form accounts for half of that 80%? a. Writing b. Reading c. Listening d. Speaking ANSWER: C 2. What type of listening are we engaged in when we are attempting to scrutinize what is being said? a. Informational b. Critical c. Selective d. Appreciative ANSWER: B 3. A listener can show that they have been paying attention to a speaker by: a. Asking relevant questions b. Summarizing what the speaker said c. Reflecting on what the speaker said d. All of the above e. None of the above ANSWER: D 4. The main point of negotiation is: a. To reach agreements without causing barriers to communication b. To get what you want c. To explain why your cause is more urgent d. To avoid a fight ANSWER: A c. Far sightedness d. Blurred vision ANSWER: B 4. Which of the following are common skin changes in pregnancy? a. Melasma b. Darkening of moles, freckles, and birthmarks c. Folliculitis d. Striae gravidarum e. All of the above ANSWER: E 5. The chief hormone or hormones in pregnancy is/are: a. Aldosterone b. Estrogen c. Progesterone d. A and B e. B and C ANSWER: E 1. Which of the following statements is incorrect? a. Recent research has found that drinking alcohol, particularly in the first three months of pregnancy, increases the risk of premature birth and low birth weight. b. Controlling weight gain is more difficult later in pregnancy; so a woman should try to avoid gaining too much weight during the first months. c. Dieting to lose weight during pregnancy is recommended for obese women because some weight gain is not essential for the fetus to develop normally. d. Sexual intercourse is safe throughout pregnancy unless a woman has vaginal bleeding, pain, leakage of amniotic fluid, or uterine contractions. ANSWER: C 2. Whole body health refers to good health in which areas? a. Emotional, intellectual, physical, mental, spiritual and environmental health b. Occupational, intellectual, physical, mental, spiritual, and dental health c. Physical, emotional, occupational, mental, environmental, and spiritual health d. Intellectual, physical, social, mental, occupational, and spiritual health ANSWER: A 3. The United States has the lowest infant mortality in the world. a. True b. False ANSWER: B 4. Which statement is correct? a. Despite what research says, it seems that the body, mind and spirit have no connection. b. Positive beliefs, comfort and strength gained from religion cannot contribute to healing. c. There is no known way to improve your spiritual health; you either have it or you don't. d. Improving your spiritual health may help you feel better and even prevent some health problems. ANSWER: D 5. Planning for a holistic childbirth may mean choosing a healthcare provider who does not routinely . a. Use Pain medications b. Use common labor interventions, such as electronic fetal monitoring, forceps, or vacuum extractors. c. Allow midwives, doulas, or birth partners in birthing suites. d. Disagree with mother and partner's preferences for childbirth. ANSWER: B 1. Which of the following statements is false? a. Women who receive continuous doula support are less likely to have vacuum- assisted deliveries. b. Women who receive continuous doula support are more likely to have babies with lower Apgar scores. c. Women who receive continuous doula support are more likely to have spontaneous vagina births. d. Women who receive continuous doula support are less likely to ask for pain medication during labor. ANSWER: B 2. Southern African women try not to make any noises in response to discomfort or pain during childbirth because: a. They do not want people to think they are weak. b. They do not want to frighten children. c. They do not want to wake anyone. d. They do not want to set a bad example for younger women. ANSWER: D 3. Why do some Japanese women choose to not have an epidural for pain relief in childbirth? a. It is considered to be bad luck. b. It is very expensive. c. They believe pain is a test that prepares them for motherhood. d. They think it may be harmful to their baby. ANSWER: C 4. What common belief may Chinese women have that has the potential to cause a negative outcome on childbirth? a. They believe that they must not shower for 2 weeks after the birth of their baby and may get a serious infection. b. They believe that it is necessary to stay in bed after childbirth which could result in deep vein thrombosis. c. They believe that it is rude to not allow visitors and an ill person might give the newborn a cold. d. They believe that it will frighten the baby if they cry out in pain during childbirth. ANSWER: B 5. What factors may influence a woman's choice of childbirth environment? a. Things other women have told them. b. Books they have read. c. Their doctor's opinion. d. a and c e. a, b, and c ANSWER: E 1. Which statement is incorrect? a. Women who have continuous one-on-one support during labor tend to have slightly longer labor. b. Women who have continuous one-on-one support during labor use pain medication less often. c. Women who have continuous support are also more likely to report being satisfied with their birth experience. a. Descent b. Resting c. Crowning and birth d. Dilation ANSWER: A 1. Which of the following statements is incorrect? a. Long-term disabilities caused by premature birth include behavior problems. b. Premature birth can cause a baby to have lung and breathing problems, including asthma. c. Premature babies often need services that help with development and learning. d. A history of prior preterm deliveries does not place the patient at high-risk of preterm birth. ANSWER: D 2. Which is the following statement(s) is/are true? a. Breast-feeding is discouraged for most women who take medication for high blood pressure. b. Women with gestational hypertension have high blood pressure that develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy. c. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system. d. A and B e. B f. B and C ANSWER: F 3. The cornerstone of management of gestational diabetes is a. Weight loss b. Exercise c. Immediate treatment of urinary tract infections d. Glycemic control ANSWER: D 4. Among women with gestational diabetes, will require insulin. a. 5% b. 15% c. 25% d. 50% ANSWER: B 5. Which of the following statements is correct? a. Postpartum hemorrhage is the loss of more than 500 mL of blood after delivery. b. Postpartum hemorrhage occurs in up to 10 % of births. c. Postpartum hemorrhage is the second most common maternal morbidity in developed countries. d. Retained placenta is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage. ANSWER: A 1. Which of the following describes the best written birth plan? a. Lengthy document that covers as many situations as possible b. Written in accordance with providers' preferences c. Simple and short, less than one page long d. Typed, double spaced, three pages front and back ANSWER: C 2. Which of the following is an acceptable reason for inducing labor? a. If labor has not started by the end of the 41st week. b. There is never an acceptable reason to induce labor. c. The mother requests induction of labor. d. The provider has scheduled vacation the following week. ANSWER: A 3. Which of the following statements is incorrect? a. The risk of infection for a baby is higher in the nursery. b. The best time to begin breastfeeding is within 30 to 60 minutes after birth. c. Babies should feed at least 5 times during a 24-hour period. d. The blood in the umbilical cord contains special cells called stem cells. ANSWER: C 4. Which of the following statements is correct? a. Babies aged 0-6 months do not need feedings of anything other than breast milk. b. All babies need supplemental water feedings. c. Research shows that cord blood can be stored for long periods and still be used to treat cancer or disease. d. A screening process is not required for cord blood banking. ANSWER: A 5. The benefits of not performing an episiotomy include: a. Less pain after the baby is born b. Less relaxation of the pelvic muscles c. Better sexual function later d. All of the above e. None of the above ANSWER: D 1. The postpartum doula's biggest responsibility is to ensure that a. The newborn has enough diapers for two days. b. The mother keeps her postpartum checkup appointment. c. The mother is well-fed, hydrated, and rested. d. Visitors are discouraged for a month. ANSWER: C 2. For every breastfeeding support visit, the doula should a. Provide a new educational video for the mother to view. b. Devote 1.5 - 2 hours of time together, where you will make sure that everything is set up for your client's success. c. Make sure the mother has all the privacy she needs. d. Both a and b e. Neither a nor b ANSWER: B 3. The main thing that causes sore nipples is a. Not letting nipples dry between feedings. b. Breast pads that contain plastic. c. The baby is not latching on correctly. d. Too frequent feeding. ANSWER: C 4. If new mothers may ask how often they should feed their babies, the doula's answer should be: a. You should feed the baby as often as it wants to be fed. b. You should limit nursing to six times day. c. Feed the baby only during the daytime to train it to sleep all night,