7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
,TEST BANK
Question 1: Multiple Choice
A labor and delivery nurse is reviewing changes in maternity
care over the last decade. Which development has had the
greatest impact on improving maternal and newborn
outcomes?
A. Restricting family presence during childbirth
B. Evidence-based practice implementation
C. Increasing routine interventions during labor
D. Reducing patient participation in decision-making
Correct Answer
B. Evidence-based practice implementation
Rationale
Evidence-based practice (EBP) integrates current research,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve maternal
and neonatal outcomes. EBP has reduced unnecessary
interventions and improved safety.
Incorrect Options
A: Family-centered care promotes positive outcomes.
C: Routine interventions may increase complications.
, D: Shared decision-making improves satisfaction and
outcomes.
Nursing Process Linkage
Planning, Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Generate Solutions
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Applying
Question 2: SATA
A nurse is participating in initiatives to reduce maternal health
disparities. Which actions support this goal?
Select all that apply.
A. Screening for social determinants of health
B. Providing culturally responsive care
C. Using identical teaching methods for all patients
D. Identifying barriers to prenatal care
E. Supporting interpreter services
Correct Answers
A, B, D, E
, Rationale
Reducing disparities requires assessment of social
determinants, culturally responsive care, removal of barriers,
and language-access services.
Incorrect Option
C: Individualized education is essential.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Analyzing
Question 3: Multiple Choice
A pregnant woman states, "I found information online and
want to discuss my birth plan." Which nursing response best
reflects contemporary maternity nursing?
A. "The provider will decide what is safest."
B. "Online information is often inaccurate."
C. "Let's review your preferences and discuss evidence-based