7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Question 1: Multiple Choice
A maternity nurse is reviewing changes in maternal-newborn
care over the past decade. Which development has contributed
most significantly to improved neonatal outcomes?
A. Increased use of extended hospital stays after birth
B. Expanded use of evidence-based clinical guidelines
C. Elimination of electronic health records
D. Reduction in prenatal screening programs
Correct Answer
B. Expanded use of evidence-based clinical guidelines
Rationale
Evidence-based guidelines standardize care, reduce practice
variation, and improve maternal and neonatal outcomes
through proven interventions.
Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Shorter, not longer, hospital stays are common.
C: Electronic records improve communication and safety.
D: Prenatal screening improves early detection of
complications.
Nursing Process
Planning
,Clinical Judgment Competency
Generate Solutions
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Apply
Question 2: Multiple Choice
A nurse participates in a quality-improvement initiative aimed
at reducing maternal mortality among underserved
populations. Which action best addresses health disparities?
A. Providing identical education materials to all clients
B. Limiting interpreter services to emergency situations
C. Assessing barriers to healthcare access during prenatal visits
D. Scheduling appointments only during standard business
hours
Correct Answer
C. Assessing barriers to healthcare access during prenatal
visits
Rationale
Identifying transportation, language, financial, and social
barriers helps tailor interventions and improve access to care.
, Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Equal treatment does not necessarily address unequal
needs.
B: Interpreter services should be readily available.
D: Flexible scheduling often improves access.
Nursing Process
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Analyze
Question 3: Multiple Choice
A nurse is caring for a pregnant adolescent using a family-
centered care model. Which intervention best reflects this
approach?
A. Directing all communication solely to the parent
B. Excluding family members from care discussions
C. Including the patient and family in healthcare decisions
D. Making decisions on behalf of the patient