MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING EDITION
BY SILBERT FLAGG TEST BANK QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS GREDED A+
1. The primary goal of maternal and child health nursing is to:
A. Treat only sick mothers
B. Promote health of women and children
C. Focus on hospital care only
D. Reduce hospital admissions
Rationale: The goal is holistic care for women, children, and
families.
Correct answer: B
2. Family-centered care means:
A. Nurse makes all decisions
B. Family is ignored in care planning
C. Family is involved in decision-making
D. Only doctors communicate with family
Rationale: Family participation improves outcomes.
Correct answer: C
3. The nurse’s first priority in maternal care is:
A. Documentation
B. Maternal and fetal safety
C. Medication administration
D. Discharge planning
,Rationale: Safety is always the priority.
Correct answer: B
4. The postpartum period lasts approximately:
A. 6 hours
B. 6 weeks
C. 3 months
D. 9 months
Rationale: It is usually defined as 6 weeks after birth.
Correct answer: B
5. Growth and development in children is best described as:
A. Random process
B. Predictable and orderly
C. Only physical changes
D. Unrelated to environment
Rationale: It follows predictable stages.
Correct answer: B
6. The most important factor influencing child health is:
A. Genetics only
B. Nutrition only
C. Family environment
D. Hospital care
Rationale: Environment strongly affects development.
Correct answer: C
7. Prenatal care begins:
A. At birth
B. After first trimester
, C. Before conception or early pregnancy
D. At delivery
Rationale: Early care improves outcomes.
Correct answer: C
8. The Apgar score is used to assess:
A. Mother’s pain
B. Newborn condition
C. Fetal size
D. Placental function
Rationale: It evaluates newborn adaptation.
Correct answer: B
9. The normal Apgar scoring range is:
A. 0–3
B. 1–5
C. 0–10
D. 5–15
Rationale: Each category totals up to 10.
Correct answer: C
10. A healthy newborn typically breathes:
A. 10–20 times/min
B. 20–30 times/min
C. 30–60 times/min
D. 60–80 times/min
Rationale: Normal neonatal respiratory rate is 30–60.
Correct answer: C
BY SILBERT FLAGG TEST BANK QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS GREDED A+
1. The primary goal of maternal and child health nursing is to:
A. Treat only sick mothers
B. Promote health of women and children
C. Focus on hospital care only
D. Reduce hospital admissions
Rationale: The goal is holistic care for women, children, and
families.
Correct answer: B
2. Family-centered care means:
A. Nurse makes all decisions
B. Family is ignored in care planning
C. Family is involved in decision-making
D. Only doctors communicate with family
Rationale: Family participation improves outcomes.
Correct answer: C
3. The nurse’s first priority in maternal care is:
A. Documentation
B. Maternal and fetal safety
C. Medication administration
D. Discharge planning
,Rationale: Safety is always the priority.
Correct answer: B
4. The postpartum period lasts approximately:
A. 6 hours
B. 6 weeks
C. 3 months
D. 9 months
Rationale: It is usually defined as 6 weeks after birth.
Correct answer: B
5. Growth and development in children is best described as:
A. Random process
B. Predictable and orderly
C. Only physical changes
D. Unrelated to environment
Rationale: It follows predictable stages.
Correct answer: B
6. The most important factor influencing child health is:
A. Genetics only
B. Nutrition only
C. Family environment
D. Hospital care
Rationale: Environment strongly affects development.
Correct answer: C
7. Prenatal care begins:
A. At birth
B. After first trimester
, C. Before conception or early pregnancy
D. At delivery
Rationale: Early care improves outcomes.
Correct answer: C
8. The Apgar score is used to assess:
A. Mother’s pain
B. Newborn condition
C. Fetal size
D. Placental function
Rationale: It evaluates newborn adaptation.
Correct answer: B
9. The normal Apgar scoring range is:
A. 0–3
B. 1–5
C. 0–10
D. 5–15
Rationale: Each category totals up to 10.
Correct answer: C
10. A healthy newborn typically breathes:
A. 10–20 times/min
B. 20–30 times/min
C. 30–60 times/min
D. 60–80 times/min
Rationale: Normal neonatal respiratory rate is 30–60.
Correct answer: C
