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Doula Certification Practice Questions: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Doulas, Exams of Nursing

University of Kansas Medical Center (KU Med)Nursing

A series of multiple-choice questions and answers designed to test the knowledge of aspiring doulas. It covers a wide range of topics related to pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, and communication skills. The questions are designed to assess understanding of best practices, common concerns, and essential information for providing effective doula support.

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Doula 55 Certification Questions Well
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1. Which of the following describes the best written birth plan? - โœ” โœ”
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? -
โœ” โœ” 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? - โœ” โœ” 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.
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  1. Which of the following describes the best written birth plan? - โœ” โœ” 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? - โœ” โœ” 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? - โœ” โœ” 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

  1. Which of the following statements is correct? - โœ” โœ” 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
  2. The benefits of not performing an episiotomy include: - โœ” โœ” 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
  3. The postpartum doula's biggest responsibility is to ensure that _________ - โœ” โœ” 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. As often as possible for the first week, and limit feeding to five times daily afterwards ANSWERS: A

  1. When nursing, a woman needs ________ calories a day than usual. - โœ” โœ” a. 1000 more b. 500 less c. The same amount d. 500 more ANSWER: D
  2. Approximately 80% of our waking hours are spent in some form of communication. Which form accounts for half of that 80%? - โœ” โœ” a. Writing b. Reading c. Listening d. Speaking ANSWER: C
  3. What type of listening are we engaged in when we are attempting to scrutinize what is being said? - โœ” โœ” a. Informational b. Critical c. Selective d. Appreciative

ANSWER: B

  1. A listener can show that they have been paying attention to a speaker by: - โœ” โœ” 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
  2. The main point of negotiation is: - โœ” โœ” 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
  3. What is the biggest obstacle to developing and projecting confidence? - โœ” โœ” a. Fear of public speaking b. Fear of failure c. A soft speaking voice d. Talking too fast ANSWER: B

b. The mother and her partner should plan a visit to their respective human resources departments to check on the amount of maternity leave they will have. c. You should encourage your client to sign up for prenatal yoga classes because yoga can build strength for labor and help improve her flexibility, agility, balance and posture. d. It is a good idea to advise the mother and her partner to consider cooking and freezing some food for when they bring the baby home. ANSWER: A

  1. How can a doula help to create a safe environment for her/his pregnant client? - โœ” โœ” a. Dim the lights, play soft music of the woman's choosing. b. Encourage the woman to bring familiar items and use her labor space in ways that will enhance her feelings of security and comfort. c. Neither a nor b d. Both a and b ANSWER: D
  2. Which statement is incorrect? - โœ” โœ” a. Parents should never put a rear-facing infant or convertible seat in the front seat of the car, but always use the rear seat. b. The higher priced car seats are always the best ones to choose for your baby.

c. If you borrow a car seat, you should make sure that it is not more than 6 years old and was never in a crash. d. Parents should be sure to register their new car seat so that they can be notified of any problems or recalls. ANSWER: B

  1. On average, a woman's foot can grow by ___________during pregnancy. - โœ” โœ” a. ยฝ inch b. ยพ inch c. half a size or more d. one size ANSWER: C
  2. During pregnancy, the amount of air moved in and out of the lungs increases by nearly 50% because _____ - โœ” โœ” a. the mother is breathing for two. b. each breath has a greater volume of air. c. the rate of breathing increases slightly. d. b and c. ANSWER: D
  3. Some women experience vision changes during pregnancy, characterized by increased ___________. - โœ” โœ” a. Night blindness b. Near sightedness c. Far sightedness

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

  1. Whole body health refers to good health in which areas? - โœ” โœ” 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
  2. The United States has the lowest infant mortality in the world. - โœ” โœ” a. True b. False

ANSWER: B

  1. Which statement is correct? - โœ” โœ” 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
  2. Planning for a holistic childbirth may mean choosing a healthcare provider who does not routinely ______. - โœ” โœ” 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
  3. Which of the following statements is false? - โœ” โœ” 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.

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

  1. Which of the following is not a responsibility of the doula? - โœ” โœ” 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: - โœ” โœ” 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
  1. The birth plan includes: - โœ” โœ” 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
  2. When the doula identifies a mother's need that s/he doubts is in her scope of practice, s/he: - โœ” โœ” 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
  3. Which of the following statements is false? - โœ” โœ” 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.

c. Aid in the diagnosis and treatment of postpartum depression. d. All of the above. ANSWER: D

  1. What is the most unique and significant aspect of the doula's role? - โœ” โœ” a. The doula learns the policies of the physician and of the hospital in which her clients will give birth. b. The doula's presence during labor has been demonstrated to give a woman confidence and provide greater satisfaction in birth. c. Maintaining a continuous presence during labor and birth to support the mother. d. Doulas do not perform clinical tasks, make medical decisions for women and their families, or offer opinions. ANSWER: C
  2. Which statement is correct? - โœ” โœ” a. It has been shown that a woman's memories of birth as a positive or negative experience are formed by the process of delivery itself. b. A birth that begins with many interventions and ends in cesarean section after 18 to 24 hours of labor can still be a positive experience for a woman if she enjoyed continuous nurturing presence. c. Laboring women's memories of their births were not affected by the quality of care they received while in labor. d. Stress and fear do not significantly inhibit the progression of labor. ANSWER: B
  1. In labor, all of the following techniques reduce the laboring woman's awareness of pain except____ - โœ” โœ” a. Lying completely still on her back b. Massage c. Hydrotherapy d. Rhythmic activity ANSWER: A
  2. The dilation stage of labor is when the cervix begins to open and consists of ___ phases. - โœ” โœ” a. 5 b. 4 c. 3 d. 2 ANSWER: B
  3. Which of the following statements is incorrect? - โœ” โœ” a. The first phase of the dilation stage is prelabor. b. The maximum intensity of contractions usually occurs when the cervix has opened to 5 or 6 centimeters. c. The difference between early labor and prelabor is that the cervix opens gradually during early labor. d. By the time the cervix has opened to 8 or 9 centimeters, the contractions will come every 2 to 4 minutes. ANSWER: A
  1. Which of the following statements is incorrect? - โœ” โœ” 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? - โœ” โœ” 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 _______ - โœ” โœ” a. Weight loss b. Exercise

c. Immediate treatment of urinary tract infections d. Glycemic control ANSWER: D

  1. Among women with gestational diabetes, _____ will require insulin. - โœ” โœ” a. 5% b. 15% c. 25% d. 50% ANSWER: B
  2. Which of the following statements is correct? - โœ” โœ” 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