TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING, [ 6TH EDITION | COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027) GRADED A+
Diabetes mellitus
- ANSWER: One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors
associated with pregnancy.
Chronic hypertension
- ANSWER: A maternal medical risk factor associated with pregnancy, but not the most
frequently reported.
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
- ANSWER: Not among the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors in
pregnancy.
Anemia
- ANSWER: A concern in pregnancy, but not one of the most frequently reported
maternal medical risk factors.
Hypertension associated with pregnancy
- ANSWER: One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors.
SBAR technique
- ANSWER: A communication framework that stands for Situation, Background,
Assessment, Recommendation.
Evidence-based approach
, - ANSWER: The evolved role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families
emphasizes this practice.
Prenatal care appointments
- ANSWER: The most important action to prevent or control risk factors associated with
infant mortality.
Health literacy
- ANSWER: Nurses contribute by using simple, common words and evaluating patient
understanding.
Initial assessment
- ANSWER: The process of obtaining health information during a prenatal intake
interview.
Nutrition assessment
- ANSWER: An important modifiable risk factor, but not the most critical action in the
context of infant mortality.
Social worker referral
- ANSWER: May be needed during pregnancy but is not the most important action for
the nurse to take initially.
Obstetrician vs. midwife
- ANSWER: The nurse should not advise the patient on the type of care provider to see.
Maternity jargon
- ANSWER: Should be avoided to ensure patient understanding during discussions.
,Communication with clinicians
- ANSWER: Essential for optimal outcomes in contemporary maternity nursing care.
Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
- ANSWER: A category in the nursing process that emphasizes the importance of patient
assessment.
Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment
- ANSWER: A category in the nursing process focused on providing safe care.
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
- ANSWER: A category in the nursing process that includes promoting health and
preventing illness.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
- ANSWER: A level of cognitive understanding required for certain nursing assessments.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
- ANSWER: A level of cognitive understanding necessary for interpreting patient needs.
Cognitive Level: Application
- ANSWER: Not explicitly mentioned, but implied in the context of using knowledge in
practice.
Cognitive Level: Analysis
- ANSWER: Not explicitly mentioned, but relevant for evaluating patient information.
, Cognitive Level: Synthesis
- ANSWER: Not explicitly mentioned, but important for developing patient care plans.
Cognitive Level: Evaluation
- ANSWER: Not explicitly mentioned, but essential for assessing patient outcomes.
Maternal obesity
- ANSWER: Associated with both diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy.
Childbearing cycle
- ANSWER: The continuum of care provided by nurses throughout pregnancy and
childbirth.
Prenatal period
- ANSWER: The time frame during which nurses care for women in various settings.
Birthing centers
- ANSWER: Alternative care settings where nurses provide care for childbearing
families.
Home care
- ANSWER: One of the settings where nurses provide care for childbearing families.
Inability to pay
- ANSWER: The most significant barrier to health care access, leading to refusal of care
by many physicians.
Primary role of practicing nurses in research
NURSING, [ 6TH EDITION | COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027) GRADED A+
Diabetes mellitus
- ANSWER: One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors
associated with pregnancy.
Chronic hypertension
- ANSWER: A maternal medical risk factor associated with pregnancy, but not the most
frequently reported.
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
- ANSWER: Not among the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors in
pregnancy.
Anemia
- ANSWER: A concern in pregnancy, but not one of the most frequently reported
maternal medical risk factors.
Hypertension associated with pregnancy
- ANSWER: One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors.
SBAR technique
- ANSWER: A communication framework that stands for Situation, Background,
Assessment, Recommendation.
Evidence-based approach
, - ANSWER: The evolved role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families
emphasizes this practice.
Prenatal care appointments
- ANSWER: The most important action to prevent or control risk factors associated with
infant mortality.
Health literacy
- ANSWER: Nurses contribute by using simple, common words and evaluating patient
understanding.
Initial assessment
- ANSWER: The process of obtaining health information during a prenatal intake
interview.
Nutrition assessment
- ANSWER: An important modifiable risk factor, but not the most critical action in the
context of infant mortality.
Social worker referral
- ANSWER: May be needed during pregnancy but is not the most important action for
the nurse to take initially.
Obstetrician vs. midwife
- ANSWER: The nurse should not advise the patient on the type of care provider to see.
Maternity jargon
- ANSWER: Should be avoided to ensure patient understanding during discussions.
,Communication with clinicians
- ANSWER: Essential for optimal outcomes in contemporary maternity nursing care.
Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
- ANSWER: A category in the nursing process that emphasizes the importance of patient
assessment.
Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment
- ANSWER: A category in the nursing process focused on providing safe care.
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
- ANSWER: A category in the nursing process that includes promoting health and
preventing illness.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
- ANSWER: A level of cognitive understanding required for certain nursing assessments.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
- ANSWER: A level of cognitive understanding necessary for interpreting patient needs.
Cognitive Level: Application
- ANSWER: Not explicitly mentioned, but implied in the context of using knowledge in
practice.
Cognitive Level: Analysis
- ANSWER: Not explicitly mentioned, but relevant for evaluating patient information.
, Cognitive Level: Synthesis
- ANSWER: Not explicitly mentioned, but important for developing patient care plans.
Cognitive Level: Evaluation
- ANSWER: Not explicitly mentioned, but essential for assessing patient outcomes.
Maternal obesity
- ANSWER: Associated with both diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy.
Childbearing cycle
- ANSWER: The continuum of care provided by nurses throughout pregnancy and
childbirth.
Prenatal period
- ANSWER: The time frame during which nurses care for women in various settings.
Birthing centers
- ANSWER: Alternative care settings where nurses provide care for childbearing
families.
Home care
- ANSWER: One of the settings where nurses provide care for childbearing families.
Inability to pay
- ANSWER: The most significant barrier to health care access, leading to refusal of care
by many physicians.
Primary role of practicing nurses in research
