7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Question 1: Multiple Choice
A labor and delivery nurse is caring for a pregnant client whose
fetus is being continuously assessed using electronic fetal
monitoring. Which advancement in maternity care has most
directly contributed to earlier identification of fetal
compromise?
A. Rooming-in after birth
B. Electronic fetal monitoring
C. Family-centered care
D. Kangaroo care
Correct Answer
B. Electronic fetal monitoring
Rationale
Electronic fetal monitoring allows continuous assessment of
fetal heart rate patterns and uterine activity, helping clinicians
identify signs of fetal distress and intervene promptly.
Incorrect Options
• A: Rooming-in promotes bonding but does not assess fetal
status.
• C: Family-centered care focuses on collaboration and
support.
• D: Kangaroo care enhances newborn outcomes after birth.
Nursing Process
,Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
Question 2: Multiple Choice
A nurse participates in a community program designed to
improve prenatal care access for underserved populations.
Which goal best reflects efforts to reduce maternal health
disparities?
A. Increase elective cesarean births
B. Reduce differences in maternal outcomes among
populations
C. Encourage home births for all clients
D. Limit prenatal visits to high-risk clients
Correct Answer
B. Reduce differences in maternal outcomes among
populations
Rationale
, Reducing health disparities focuses on improving equitable
access to care and reducing differences in health outcomes
among diverse populations.
Incorrect Options
• A: Does not address disparities.
• C: Universal home birth recommendations are not
evidence-based.
• D: Prenatal care should be available to all pregnant clients.
Nursing Process
Planning
Clinical Judgment Competency
Generate Solutions
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Apply
Question 3: SATA
Which interventions support culturally competent maternity
nursing care?
Select all that apply.