7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Maternal-Child Nursing Examination Revision Question Bank
PART I: MATERNITY NURSING
UNIT 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Topic: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Subtopics Covered
• Advances in the care of mothers and infants
• Efforts to reduce health disparities
• Contemporary issues and trends
• Trends in nursing practice
Instructions: Answer the following questions. Questions include
multiple-choice (MCQ), select-all-that-apply (SATA), Next-
Generation NCLEX (NGN), case studies, bow-tie, and matrix/grid
items. Each question is designed to assess application of
knowledge, prioritization, and clinical judgment.
Question 1 (MCQ)
A maternity nurse is discussing recent improvements in
maternal and infant outcomes with a group of nursing students.
Which development has contributed most significantly to
reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity?
A. Limiting prenatal visits to high-risk pregnancies only
B. Increased use of evidence-based prenatal screening and fetal
surveillance
,C. Replacing electronic health records with paper
documentation
D. Discouraging interdisciplinary collaboration
Correct Answer
B. Increased use of evidence-based prenatal screening and
fetal surveillance
Rationale
Evidence-based prenatal screening and fetal surveillance
facilitate early identification and management of maternal and
fetal complications, reducing morbidity and mortality.
Incorrect Options
• A: Prenatal care should be accessible to all pregnant
women.
• C: Electronic records improve communication and
continuity of care.
• D: Interdisciplinary collaboration improves outcomes.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment and Planning
Clinical Judgment Competencies
Recognize cues; Analyze cues
Difficulty
Moderate
, Bloom's Level
Apply
Question 2 (MCQ)
A nurse identifies that pregnant women in a rural community
have limited access to prenatal services. Which action best
addresses health disparities?
A. Encourage women to seek care only during labor
B. Provide telehealth prenatal services and community
outreach programs
C. Require all patients to travel to tertiary hospitals
D. Delay interventions until complications arise
Correct Answer
B. Provide telehealth prenatal services and community
outreach programs
Rationale
Telehealth and outreach programs improve access and reduce
geographical barriers to maternal healthcare.
Incorrect Options
• A: Delayed care increases complications.
• C: Travel requirements may worsen disparities.
• D: Prevention and early intervention are essential.