7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
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Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th Edition-Inspired)
PART 1: MATERNITY NURSING
UNIT 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Chapter 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
Question 1: Multiple Choice
A labor and delivery unit implements continuous electronic
health records (EHRs), telehealth prenatal visits, and remote
,fetal monitoring for selected high-risk pregnancies. Which
outcome best demonstrates the success of these technological
advances?
A. Increased use of cesarean births for all clients
B. Improved access to care and earlier identification of
complications
C. Reduced need for patient education
D. Elimination of nursing assessments
Correct Answer
B. Improved access to care and earlier identification of
complications
Rationale
Modern maternity technologies improve communication,
monitoring, continuity of care, and early detection of maternal-
fetal complications. Telehealth and remote monitoring can
increase access for underserved populations.
Incorrect Options
A: Technology should not automatically increase cesarean
births.
C: Patient education remains essential.
D: Technology supplements but does not replace nursing
assessment.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
, CJMM Competency: Evaluate Outcomes
Difficulty: Moderate
Bloom's Level: Apply
Question 2: SATA
A nurse is discussing current trends in maternity care. Which
statements accurately reflect contemporary maternity nursing?
Select all that apply.
A. Family-centered care is emphasized.
B. Cultural competence is important in care planning.
C. Fathers and support persons are encouraged to participate.
D. Hospitalization after birth is routinely prolonged for all
patients.
E. Evidence-based practice guides interventions.
Correct Answers
A, B, C, E
Rationale
Current maternity care focuses on evidence-based, culturally
sensitive, family-centered care that encourages participation by
support persons.
Incorrect Option