Maternal Child Nursing Care
7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
• ISBN: 9780323776714
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Question 1
Question Type
Multiple Choice (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A maternity nurse is discussing major advances in perinatal care
with a group of newly hired nurses.
Question
Which development has contributed most significantly to
improved neonatal survival rates in recent decades?
A. Increased home births
B. Development of neonatal intensive care services
C. Elimination of prenatal screening
D. Reduction in breastfeeding education
Correct Answer
B. Development of neonatal intensive care services
,Rationale
Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), advanced respiratory
support, surfactant therapy, and specialized neonatal care have
substantially improved survival rates among premature and
critically ill newborns.
Incorrect Options
• A: Home births have not been a major contributor to
neonatal survival improvements.
• C: Prenatal screening improves outcomes through early
detection.
• D: Breastfeeding education improves infant health
outcomes.
Nursing Process Linkage
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Understand
Question 2
, Question Type
MCQ
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is reviewing social determinants of health during
prenatal assessments.
Question
Which factor is most likely to contribute to maternal health
disparities?
A. Access to prenatal care
B. Balanced nutrition
C. Attendance at childbirth classes
D. Planned pregnancy
Correct Answer
A. Access to prenatal care
Rationale
Limited access to prenatal care contributes significantly to poor
maternal and neonatal outcomes and remains a major
contributor to health disparities.
Incorrect Options
• B: Balanced nutrition generally improves outcomes.
• C: Childbirth education supports healthy pregnancies.
7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
• ISBN: 9780323776714
,TEST BANK
Question 1
Question Type
Multiple Choice (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A maternity nurse is discussing major advances in perinatal care
with a group of newly hired nurses.
Question
Which development has contributed most significantly to
improved neonatal survival rates in recent decades?
A. Increased home births
B. Development of neonatal intensive care services
C. Elimination of prenatal screening
D. Reduction in breastfeeding education
Correct Answer
B. Development of neonatal intensive care services
,Rationale
Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), advanced respiratory
support, surfactant therapy, and specialized neonatal care have
substantially improved survival rates among premature and
critically ill newborns.
Incorrect Options
• A: Home births have not been a major contributor to
neonatal survival improvements.
• C: Prenatal screening improves outcomes through early
detection.
• D: Breastfeeding education improves infant health
outcomes.
Nursing Process Linkage
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Understand
Question 2
, Question Type
MCQ
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is reviewing social determinants of health during
prenatal assessments.
Question
Which factor is most likely to contribute to maternal health
disparities?
A. Access to prenatal care
B. Balanced nutrition
C. Attendance at childbirth classes
D. Planned pregnancy
Correct Answer
A. Access to prenatal care
Rationale
Limited access to prenatal care contributes significantly to poor
maternal and neonatal outcomes and remains a major
contributor to health disparities.
Incorrect Options
• B: Balanced nutrition generally improves outcomes.
• C: Childbirth education supports healthy pregnancies.
