EDITION BY SHANNON E. PERRY, MARILYN J.
HOCKENBERRY, MARY CATHERINE CASHION CHAPTER 1-
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TEST BANK FOR MATERNAL CHILD NURSING CARE 7TH
EDITION BY SHANNON E. PERRY, MARILYN J.
HOCKENBERRY, MARY CATHERINE CASHION CHAPTER 1-
50|| FULL TESTBANK LATEST VERSION 2025 WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS!!!
Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing
1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the
most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is:
a. Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension.
b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia.
ANSWER- A
2. To ensure optimal outcomes for the patient, the contemporary maternity nurse must
incorporate both teamwork and communication with clinicians into her care delivery, The SBAR
technique of communication is an easy-to-remember mechanism for communication. Which of
the following correctly defines this acronym?
a. Situation, baseline assessment, response
b. Situation, background, assessment, recommendation
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c. Subjective background, assessment, recommendation
d. Situation, background, anticipated recommendation
ANSWER- B
3. The role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families has evolved to
emphasize:
a. Providing care to patients directly at the bedside.
b. Primarily hospital care of maternity patients.
c. Practice using an evidence-based approach.
d. Planning patient care to cover longer hospital stays.
ANSWER- C
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4. A 23-year-old African-American woman is pregnant with her first child. Based on the
statistics for infant mortality, which plan is most important for the nurse to implement?
a. Perform a nutrition assessment.
b. Refer the woman to a social worker.
c. Advise the woman to see an obstetrician, not a midwife.
d. Explain to the woman the importance of keeping her prenatal care appointments.
ANSWER- D
5. During a prenatal intake interview, the nurse is in the process of obtaining an initial
assessment of a 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency. It is important for
the nurse to:
a. Use maternity jargon in order for the patient to become familiar with these terms.
b Speak quickly and efficiently to expedite the visit.
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