Maternal Child Nursing Care
7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
,Question 1
Question:
A maternity nurse is reviewing the characteristics of 21st-century
maternity nursing with a group of student nurses. Which statement best
reflects the contemporary role of the maternity nurse?
A. The nurse primarily follows standardized routines established by the
health-care provider.
B. The nurse focuses mainly on managing complications after they
develop.
C. The nurse combines evidence-informed care, patient preferences,
prevention, education, and clinical judgment.
D. The nurse primarily provides care during labor and delegates health
promotion to other professionals.
Correct Answer: C. The nurse combines evidence-informed care,
patient preferences, prevention, education, and clinical judgment.
Rationale:
Contemporary maternity nursing extends beyond task-based care. The
nurse integrates clinical judgment with evidence-informed practice,
health promotion, prevention, education, patient preferences, and
family-centered care across the maternity experience.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Contemporary nursing requires independent clinical judgment rather
than simply following routines. Standardized procedures do not replace
individualized assessment.
,B. Modern maternity nursing emphasizes prevention and early
recognition of problems, not only treatment after complications occur.
C. This option correctly describes the broad, patient-centered role of
the contemporary maternity nurse.
D. Maternity nurses participate directly in health promotion and
education and are involved across the continuum of maternity care.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse caring for a pregnant patient notices that the patient appears
hesitant to ask questions about recommended care. Which action best
reflects a contemporary maternity nursing approach?
A. Provide the standard information and ask the patient to sign the
teaching form.
B. Ask the patient what concerns or questions are influencing the
hesitation.
C. Request that the health-care provider explain the recommendations
instead.
D. Defer the discussion until the patient demonstrates greater
confidence.
Correct Answer: B. Ask the patient what concerns or questions are
influencing the hesitation.
Rationale:
Contemporary maternity nursing emphasizes partnership,
communication, health literacy, and patient participation. Exploring the
, patient's concerns allows the nurse to identify barriers and individualize
education.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Providing information without assessing understanding or concerns
is not patient-centered education.
B. This action promotes shared decision-making and allows the nurse to
identify factors affecting participation.
C. The nurse has an important role in communication and education
and should not unnecessarily transfer that responsibility.
D. Delaying education does not address the reason for the patient's
hesitation and may interfere with informed participation.
Question 3
Question:
Which development has most contributed to advances in the care of
mothers and infants?
A. Increased reliance on routine interventions for every patient
B. Greater use of evidence-informed assessment and preventive care
C. Reduced participation of patients in decisions about care
D. Greater separation of maternal and newborn services
Correct Answer: B. Greater use of evidence-informed assessment and
preventive care
Rationale:
Advances in maternity care have been supported by improved
assessment, prevention, early recognition of complications, evidence-
7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
,Question 1
Question:
A maternity nurse is reviewing the characteristics of 21st-century
maternity nursing with a group of student nurses. Which statement best
reflects the contemporary role of the maternity nurse?
A. The nurse primarily follows standardized routines established by the
health-care provider.
B. The nurse focuses mainly on managing complications after they
develop.
C. The nurse combines evidence-informed care, patient preferences,
prevention, education, and clinical judgment.
D. The nurse primarily provides care during labor and delegates health
promotion to other professionals.
Correct Answer: C. The nurse combines evidence-informed care,
patient preferences, prevention, education, and clinical judgment.
Rationale:
Contemporary maternity nursing extends beyond task-based care. The
nurse integrates clinical judgment with evidence-informed practice,
health promotion, prevention, education, patient preferences, and
family-centered care across the maternity experience.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Contemporary nursing requires independent clinical judgment rather
than simply following routines. Standardized procedures do not replace
individualized assessment.
,B. Modern maternity nursing emphasizes prevention and early
recognition of problems, not only treatment after complications occur.
C. This option correctly describes the broad, patient-centered role of
the contemporary maternity nurse.
D. Maternity nurses participate directly in health promotion and
education and are involved across the continuum of maternity care.
Question 2
Question:
A nurse caring for a pregnant patient notices that the patient appears
hesitant to ask questions about recommended care. Which action best
reflects a contemporary maternity nursing approach?
A. Provide the standard information and ask the patient to sign the
teaching form.
B. Ask the patient what concerns or questions are influencing the
hesitation.
C. Request that the health-care provider explain the recommendations
instead.
D. Defer the discussion until the patient demonstrates greater
confidence.
Correct Answer: B. Ask the patient what concerns or questions are
influencing the hesitation.
Rationale:
Contemporary maternity nursing emphasizes partnership,
communication, health literacy, and patient participation. Exploring the
, patient's concerns allows the nurse to identify barriers and individualize
education.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Providing information without assessing understanding or concerns
is not patient-centered education.
B. This action promotes shared decision-making and allows the nurse to
identify factors affecting participation.
C. The nurse has an important role in communication and education
and should not unnecessarily transfer that responsibility.
D. Delaying education does not address the reason for the patient's
hesitation and may interfere with informed participation.
Question 3
Question:
Which development has most contributed to advances in the care of
mothers and infants?
A. Increased reliance on routine interventions for every patient
B. Greater use of evidence-informed assessment and preventive care
C. Reduced participation of patients in decisions about care
D. Greater separation of maternal and newborn services
Correct Answer: B. Greater use of evidence-informed assessment and
preventive care
Rationale:
Advances in maternity care have been supported by improved
assessment, prevention, early recognition of complications, evidence-
