7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th Edition)
PART 1: MATERNITY NURSING
UNIT 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Chapter 1: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Topics:
• Advances in the Care of Mothers and Infants
• Efforts to Reduce Health Disparities
• Contemporary Issues and Trends
• Trends in Nursing Practice
NCLEX-Style Exam Revision Question Bank (20 Questions)
Question 1
Type
Multiple Choice
Question
A maternity nurse is discussing recent advances in maternal-
newborn care with a nursing student. Which advancement has
contributed most significantly to improved survival rates of
high-risk newborns?
A. Increased use of rooming-in
B. Development of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)
,C. Earlier hospital discharge
D. Expanded childbirth education classes
Correct Answer
B. Development of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)
Rationale
NICUs provide specialized technology and multidisciplinary care
for premature and critically ill newborns, significantly improving
neonatal survival rates.
Incorrect Options
• A: Rooming-in promotes bonding but does not primarily
improve survival.
• C: Earlier discharge reduces costs but is unrelated to
survival improvement.
• D: Education classes improve preparedness but not
directly neonatal survival.
Nursing Process
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
, Understand
Question 2
Type
Multiple Choice
Question
A nurse is planning care for a pregnant adolescent from an
underserved community. Which intervention best supports
efforts to reduce maternal health disparities?
A. Providing standardized education materials only
B. Scheduling care based on clinic convenience
C. Assessing barriers to accessing prenatal care
D. Limiting discussions to physical health concerns
Correct Answer
C. Assessing barriers to accessing prenatal care
Rationale
Identifying barriers such as transportation, insurance, language,
or financial limitations helps reduce disparities and improves
outcomes.
Incorrect Options
• A: Standardized materials may not meet individual needs.
• B: Care should be patient-centered.