7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
,TEST BANK
Below is a publication-ready Maternal Child Nursing Care
Exam Revision Bank (20 Questions) covering:
PART 1: MATERNITY NURSING
UNIT 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Topic: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Advances in the Care of Mothers and Infants
Efforts to Reduce Health Disparities
Contemporary Issues and Trends
Trends in Nursing Practice
MATERNAL CHILD NURSING EXAM REVISION BANK
Unit 1: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Total Questions: 20
Question 1 (MCQ)
A maternity nurse is discussing improvements in maternal and
infant outcomes over the past century. Which factor has
contributed most significantly to reductions in maternal
mortality?
,A. Increased home births
B. Evidence-based prenatal care and safer obstetric practices
C. Decreased maternal age at childbirth
D. Reduced use of fetal monitoring
Correct Answer
B. Evidence-based prenatal care and safer obstetric practices
Rationale
Advances in prenatal assessment, infection prevention,
emergency obstetric interventions, and evidence-based
maternity care have significantly reduced maternal mortality.
Incorrect Options
A: Home births alone have not reduced mortality.
C: Maternal age has generally increased rather than
decreased.
D: Fetal monitoring improves assessment and safety.
Nursing Process
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
, Understanding
Question 2 (MCQ)
Which nursing action best supports family-centered maternity
care?
A. Limiting family involvement during care planning
B. Making healthcare decisions for the patient
C. Including the family in education and decision-making
D. Restricting visitation during labor
Correct Answer
C. Including the family in education and decision-making
Rationale
Family-centered care recognizes the family as an essential
partner in healthcare planning and implementation.
Incorrect Options
A: Contradicts family-centered principles.
B: Shared decision-making is preferred.
D: Family participation is encouraged whenever safe.
Nursing Process
Planning
Clinical Judgment Competency
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