7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
• ISBN: 9780323776714
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Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th Edition)
PART 1: MATERNITY NURSING
UNIT 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Chapter 1: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Topics Covered
• Advances in the Care of Mothers and Infants
• Efforts to Reduce Health Disparities
• Contemporary Issues and Trends
• Trends in Nursing Practice
Question 1 (MCQ)
A maternity nurse is caring for a pregnant client using
telehealth follow-up visits. Which statement best reflects a
major advantage of telehealth in modern maternity care?
A. It completely replaces the need for prenatal office visits.
B. It increases access to care for women facing transportation
barriers.
C. It eliminates health disparities among pregnant clients.
D. It guarantees improved maternal outcomes.
,Correct Answer
B. It increases access to care for women facing transportation
barriers.
Rationale
Telehealth expands access to prenatal and postpartum services,
especially for individuals who live in rural areas or have
transportation challenges.
Incorrect Options
• A: Some assessments still require in-person evaluation.
• C: Telehealth may reduce but does not eliminate
disparities.
• D: Outcomes depend on multiple factors beyond
telehealth availability.
Nursing Process
Planning
Clinical Judgment Competency
Generate Solutions
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Applying
, Question 2 (MCQ)
A nurse participates in a community program designed to
reduce maternal mortality among minority populations. Which
outcome best indicates program success?
A. Increased cesarean birth rates
B. Increased elective inductions
C. Reduced severe maternal morbidity
D. Reduced newborn birth weights
Correct Answer
C. Reduced severe maternal morbidity
Rationale
Reducing maternal complications and mortality is a primary
goal of initiatives addressing healthcare disparities.
Incorrect Options
• A: Not necessarily associated with improved outcomes.
• B: Elective induction may increase risks if not medically
indicated.
• D: Lower birth weight may indicate adverse outcomes.
Nursing Process
Evaluation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Evaluate Outcomes