7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
• ISBN: 9780323776714
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (Multiple Choice)
A maternity nurse is participating in a quality-improvement
initiative designed to reduce maternal mortality. Which
intervention best reflects a current evidence-based approach to
improving maternal outcomes?
A. Limiting patient participation in care decisions
B. Standardizing recognition and response to obstetric
emergencies
C. Restricting prenatal education to high-risk patients
D. Reducing interdisciplinary collaboration
Correct Answer
B. Standardizing recognition and response to obstetric
emergencies
Rationale
Maternal safety bundles, early warning systems, and
standardized protocols improve recognition and management
of obstetric emergencies, reducing maternal morbidity and
mortality.
Incorrect Options
, • A: Shared decision-making is encouraged.
• C: Prenatal education benefits all pregnant individuals.
• D: Interprofessional collaboration improves outcomes.
Nursing Process
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Take Action
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Application
Question 2 (Multiple Choice)
A nurse caring for a pregnant adolescent recognizes that social
determinants of health can significantly affect pregnancy
outcomes. Which factor is considered a social determinant of
health?
A. Blood type
B. Fetal position
C. Access to transportation
D. Gestational age
Correct Answer
, C. Access to transportation
Rationale
Transportation affects access to prenatal care, medications,
and health services, making it a significant social determinant of
health.
Incorrect Options
• A: Biological factor.
• B: Obstetric factor.
• D: Clinical pregnancy variable.
Nursing Process
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understanding
Question 3 (Multiple Choice)
Which trend has most influenced contemporary maternity
nursing practice?