7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
,TEST BANK
Below is a publication-ready, original NCLEX-style Exam
Revision Question Bank (20 Questions) for:
Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th Edition)
Part 1: Maternity Nursing
Unit 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Chapter 1: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Content Areas Covered
Advances in the care of mothers and infants
Efforts to reduce health disparities
Contemporary issues and trends
Trends in nursing practice
Family-centered care
Evidence-based practice
Interprofessional collaboration
Maternal safety initiatives
Cultural competence
Health promotion
,QUESTION 1 (MCQ)
A nurse working in a labor and birth unit is participating in a
quality improvement initiative aimed at reducing maternal
mortality. Which nursing action best reflects current evidence-
based maternity care?
A. Limiting patient participation in care decisions
B. Using standardized protocols to recognize obstetric
emergencies
C. Restricting communication among team members
D. Performing interventions only after physician assessment
Correct Answer
B. Using standardized protocols to recognize obstetric
emergencies
Rationale
Standardized safety bundles and protocols improve early
recognition and management of obstetric complications,
reducing maternal morbidity and mortality.
Incorrect Options
A: Family-centered care encourages patient participation.
C: Effective communication improves outcomes.
D: Nurses initiate timely assessments and interventions
within scope.
, Nursing Process
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Take Action
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Apply
NCLEX Strategy
Identify evidence-based safety practices.
QUESTION 2 (MCQ)
Which statement by a nurse demonstrates understanding of
family-centered maternity care?
A. "The nurse makes all healthcare decisions."
B. "Family participation is encouraged whenever appropriate."
C. "Visitors should be limited during postpartum recovery."
D. "Parents should receive information only after discharge."
Correct Answer
B. Family participation is encouraged whenever appropriate.