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Maternal Child Nursing Care 7th Edition
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Shannon E. Perry Hockenberry Cashion
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,Table of Contents
Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing
Chapter 02: Community Care: The Family and Culture
Chapter 03: Assessment and Health Promotion
Chapter 04: Reproductive System Concerns
Chapter 05: Infertility, Contraception, and Abortion
Chapter 06: Genetics, Conception, and Fetal Development
Chapter 07: Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy
Chapter 08: Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy
Chapter 09: Maternal and Fetal Nutrition
Chapter 10: Assessment of High Risk Pregnancy
Chapter 11: High Risk Perinatal Care: Preexisting Conditions
Chapter 12: High Risk Perinatal Care: Gestational Conditions
Chapter 13: Labor and Birth Processes
Chapter 14: Pain Management
Chapter 15: Fetal Assessment During Labor
Chapter 16: Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth
Chapter 17: Labor and Birth Complications
Chapter 18: Maternal Physiologic Changes
Chapter 19: Nursing Care of the Family During the Postpartum Period
Chapter 20: Transition to Parenthood
Chapter 21: Postpartum Complications
Chapter 22: Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn
Chapter 23: Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family
Chapter 24: Newborn Nutrition and Feeding
Chapter 25: The High Risk Newborn
Chapter 26: 21st Century Pediatric Nursing
Chapter 27: Family, Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion
Chapter 28: Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health Promotion
Chapter 29: Communication, History, and Physical Assessment
Chapter 30: Pain Assessment and Management in Children
Chapter 31: The Infant and Family
Chapter 32: The Toddler and Family
Chapter 33: The Preschooler and Family
Chapter 34: The School-Age Child and Family
Chapter 35: The Adolescent and Family
Chapter 36: Impact of Chronic Illness, Disability, and End-of-Life Care for the Child and Family
Chapter 37: Impact of Cognitive or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family
Chapter 38: Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization
Chapter 39: Pediatric Variations of Nursing Interventions
Chapter 40: Respiratory Dysfunction
Chapter 41: Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Chapter 42: Cardiovascular Dysfunction
Chapter 43: Hematologic and Immunologic Dysfunction
Chapter 44: Cancer
Chapter 45: Genitourinary Dysfunction
Chapter 46: Cerebral Dysfunction
Chapter 47: Endocrine Dysfunction
Chapter 48: Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction
Chapter 49: Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction
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Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing
1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, which of the following is among the most frequently reported
maternal medical risk factors?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
C. Chronic hypertension
D. Anemia
Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus and pregnancy-related hypertension are the most commonly reported
maternal medical risk factors. Both conditions are associated with maternal obesity, which is a growing
health concern. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) and anemia can occur during pregnancy, but studies indicate
they are not as frequent as diabetes and pregnancy-induced hypertension. Chronic hypertension differs
from gestational hypertension, which is more prevalent among pregnant populations. Understanding these
risk factors allows nurses to prioritize assessments and interventions that prevent complications.
2. The SBAR communication tool is used to:
A. Situation, baseline assessment, response
B. Situation, background, assessment, recommendation
C. Subjective background, assessment, recommendation
D. Situation, background, anticipated recommendation
Answer: B
Rationale: SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation. This structured
communication method improves clarity among healthcare professionals and helps reduce errors. Effective
use of SBAR ensures that critical information is transmitted concisely and accurately, promoting patient
safety and supporting collaborative care. Nurses should integrate SBAR into routine practice to enhance
teamwork and ensure timely interventions.
3. The role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families has evolved to emphasize:
A. Providing bedside care only
B. Primarily hospital-based maternity care
C. Evidence-based practice
D. Planning patient care for longer hospital stays
Answer: C
Rationale: Modern maternity nursing emphasizes evidence-based practice, which integrates clinical
expertise, patient preferences, and research findings into care delivery. Nurses now work collaboratively
across settings including clinics, birthing centers, and homes. Bedside care remains important, but the
,professional role extends to research application, health education, and preventive strategies. The length of
hospital stays has decreased, so planning for longer stays is no longer a priority.
4. A 23-year-old African-American woman is pregnant with her first child. Based on infant mortality
statistics, which nursing intervention is most important?
A. Perform a nutrition assessment
B. Refer her to a social worker
C. Advise her to see an obstetrician, not a midwife
D. Explain the importance of regular prenatal care appointments
Answer: D
Rationale: Consistent prenatal care is the most effective method for reducing risk factors associated with
infant mortality. While nutrition, social support, and provider selection are important, early and regular
prenatal visits allow for timely assessment, identification, and management of complications. The nurse’s
role is to educate and encourage adherence to prenatal care schedules, empowering the patient to
maintain optimal maternal and fetal health.
5. During a prenatal intake of a 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency, the nurse
should:
A. Use maternity jargon
B. Speak quickly to expedite the visit
C. Provide handouts only
D. Assess whether the patient understands the discussion
Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing comprehension ensures that patients understand health instructions and can
participate safely in their care. Using plain language, avoiding jargon, and verifying understanding
enhances health literacy. Written handouts may be helpful but cannot replace verbal clarification, especially
for patients with limited literacy or language barriers. This approach reduces errors and improves patient
outcomes.
6. The most significant barrier to healthcare access for pregnant women is:
A. Age
B. Minority status
C. Education level
D. Inability to pay
Answer: D
Rationale: Financial limitations are the leading barrier preventing access to prenatal care. Even when other
risk factors exist, such as age or minority status, the inability to pay for services limits utilization of
healthcare. Nurses must consider socioeconomic factors when planning care and advocate for programs
that improve access, such as community clinics and financial assistance programs.
, 7. The primary role of practicing nurses in the research process is to:
A. Design research studies
B. Collect data only
C. Identify researchable problems
D. Secure funding
Answer: C
Rationale: Nurses identify clinical problems that can be addressed through research, contributing to
evidence-based practice guidelines. While designing studies and collecting data are part of research, the
nurse’s role in recognizing relevant clinical issues is essential to improving patient care and health
outcomes. Funding and data collection are supportive functions, not the primary nursing responsibility.
8. If a nurse is unsure about a procedure, the best initial action is to:
A. Ask another nurse
B. Discuss with the physician
C. Look up the procedure in a textbook
D. Consult the agency’s procedure manual
Answer: D
Rationale: Agency procedure manuals contain policies reflecting current standards and state regulations.
Following these guidelines ensures safe, legally compliant care. While consulting colleagues and textbooks
can provide additional information, the formal procedure manual is the authoritative source for clinical
practice within that institution. Nurses are accountable for their actions and must follow established
protocols.
9. To reduce infant mortality, the healthcare system should focus on:
A. Early participation in ongoing prenatal care
B. Increasing postpartum hospital stays
C. Expanding neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)
D. Mandating obstetrician care for all pregnant women
Answer: A
Rationale: Early and continuous prenatal care allows timely interventions for risk factors such as low birth
weight, preterm labor, and maternal health complications. Extended hospital stays or additional NICUs do
not address underlying preventive measures. Mandates for obstetrician care are impractical and do not
guarantee reduced mortality; accessible and culturally competent prenatal care is more effective.
10. Alternative and complementary therapies:
A. Replace conventional Western medicine
B. Are used by few American adults
C. Recognize the value of patient input in care
D. Focus only on disease
Answer: C
Rationale: Complementary and alternative therapies emphasize holistic, patient-centered care that
Maternal Child Nursing Care 7th Edition
Test Bank Chapter 1-50 Complete Guide
Shannon E. Perry Hockenberry Cashion
Access the complete Test Bank for
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing
Chapter 02: Community Care: The Family and Culture
Chapter 03: Assessment and Health Promotion
Chapter 04: Reproductive System Concerns
Chapter 05: Infertility, Contraception, and Abortion
Chapter 06: Genetics, Conception, and Fetal Development
Chapter 07: Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy
Chapter 08: Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy
Chapter 09: Maternal and Fetal Nutrition
Chapter 10: Assessment of High Risk Pregnancy
Chapter 11: High Risk Perinatal Care: Preexisting Conditions
Chapter 12: High Risk Perinatal Care: Gestational Conditions
Chapter 13: Labor and Birth Processes
Chapter 14: Pain Management
Chapter 15: Fetal Assessment During Labor
Chapter 16: Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth
Chapter 17: Labor and Birth Complications
Chapter 18: Maternal Physiologic Changes
Chapter 19: Nursing Care of the Family During the Postpartum Period
Chapter 20: Transition to Parenthood
Chapter 21: Postpartum Complications
Chapter 22: Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn
Chapter 23: Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family
Chapter 24: Newborn Nutrition and Feeding
Chapter 25: The High Risk Newborn
Chapter 26: 21st Century Pediatric Nursing
Chapter 27: Family, Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion
Chapter 28: Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health Promotion
Chapter 29: Communication, History, and Physical Assessment
Chapter 30: Pain Assessment and Management in Children
Chapter 31: The Infant and Family
Chapter 32: The Toddler and Family
Chapter 33: The Preschooler and Family
Chapter 34: The School-Age Child and Family
Chapter 35: The Adolescent and Family
Chapter 36: Impact of Chronic Illness, Disability, and End-of-Life Care for the Child and Family
Chapter 37: Impact of Cognitive or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family
Chapter 38: Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization
Chapter 39: Pediatric Variations of Nursing Interventions
Chapter 40: Respiratory Dysfunction
Chapter 41: Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Chapter 42: Cardiovascular Dysfunction
Chapter 43: Hematologic and Immunologic Dysfunction
Chapter 44: Cancer
Chapter 45: Genitourinary Dysfunction
Chapter 46: Cerebral Dysfunction
Chapter 47: Endocrine Dysfunction
Chapter 48: Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction
Chapter 49: Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction
,Test Bank – Maternal Child Nursing Care, 7th Edition
All Chapters
Complete Guide
Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing
1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, which of the following is among the most frequently reported
maternal medical risk factors?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
C. Chronic hypertension
D. Anemia
Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus and pregnancy-related hypertension are the most commonly reported
maternal medical risk factors. Both conditions are associated with maternal obesity, which is a growing
health concern. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) and anemia can occur during pregnancy, but studies indicate
they are not as frequent as diabetes and pregnancy-induced hypertension. Chronic hypertension differs
from gestational hypertension, which is more prevalent among pregnant populations. Understanding these
risk factors allows nurses to prioritize assessments and interventions that prevent complications.
2. The SBAR communication tool is used to:
A. Situation, baseline assessment, response
B. Situation, background, assessment, recommendation
C. Subjective background, assessment, recommendation
D. Situation, background, anticipated recommendation
Answer: B
Rationale: SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation. This structured
communication method improves clarity among healthcare professionals and helps reduce errors. Effective
use of SBAR ensures that critical information is transmitted concisely and accurately, promoting patient
safety and supporting collaborative care. Nurses should integrate SBAR into routine practice to enhance
teamwork and ensure timely interventions.
3. The role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families has evolved to emphasize:
A. Providing bedside care only
B. Primarily hospital-based maternity care
C. Evidence-based practice
D. Planning patient care for longer hospital stays
Answer: C
Rationale: Modern maternity nursing emphasizes evidence-based practice, which integrates clinical
expertise, patient preferences, and research findings into care delivery. Nurses now work collaboratively
across settings including clinics, birthing centers, and homes. Bedside care remains important, but the
,professional role extends to research application, health education, and preventive strategies. The length of
hospital stays has decreased, so planning for longer stays is no longer a priority.
4. A 23-year-old African-American woman is pregnant with her first child. Based on infant mortality
statistics, which nursing intervention is most important?
A. Perform a nutrition assessment
B. Refer her to a social worker
C. Advise her to see an obstetrician, not a midwife
D. Explain the importance of regular prenatal care appointments
Answer: D
Rationale: Consistent prenatal care is the most effective method for reducing risk factors associated with
infant mortality. While nutrition, social support, and provider selection are important, early and regular
prenatal visits allow for timely assessment, identification, and management of complications. The nurse’s
role is to educate and encourage adherence to prenatal care schedules, empowering the patient to
maintain optimal maternal and fetal health.
5. During a prenatal intake of a 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency, the nurse
should:
A. Use maternity jargon
B. Speak quickly to expedite the visit
C. Provide handouts only
D. Assess whether the patient understands the discussion
Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing comprehension ensures that patients understand health instructions and can
participate safely in their care. Using plain language, avoiding jargon, and verifying understanding
enhances health literacy. Written handouts may be helpful but cannot replace verbal clarification, especially
for patients with limited literacy or language barriers. This approach reduces errors and improves patient
outcomes.
6. The most significant barrier to healthcare access for pregnant women is:
A. Age
B. Minority status
C. Education level
D. Inability to pay
Answer: D
Rationale: Financial limitations are the leading barrier preventing access to prenatal care. Even when other
risk factors exist, such as age or minority status, the inability to pay for services limits utilization of
healthcare. Nurses must consider socioeconomic factors when planning care and advocate for programs
that improve access, such as community clinics and financial assistance programs.
, 7. The primary role of practicing nurses in the research process is to:
A. Design research studies
B. Collect data only
C. Identify researchable problems
D. Secure funding
Answer: C
Rationale: Nurses identify clinical problems that can be addressed through research, contributing to
evidence-based practice guidelines. While designing studies and collecting data are part of research, the
nurse’s role in recognizing relevant clinical issues is essential to improving patient care and health
outcomes. Funding and data collection are supportive functions, not the primary nursing responsibility.
8. If a nurse is unsure about a procedure, the best initial action is to:
A. Ask another nurse
B. Discuss with the physician
C. Look up the procedure in a textbook
D. Consult the agency’s procedure manual
Answer: D
Rationale: Agency procedure manuals contain policies reflecting current standards and state regulations.
Following these guidelines ensures safe, legally compliant care. While consulting colleagues and textbooks
can provide additional information, the formal procedure manual is the authoritative source for clinical
practice within that institution. Nurses are accountable for their actions and must follow established
protocols.
9. To reduce infant mortality, the healthcare system should focus on:
A. Early participation in ongoing prenatal care
B. Increasing postpartum hospital stays
C. Expanding neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)
D. Mandating obstetrician care for all pregnant women
Answer: A
Rationale: Early and continuous prenatal care allows timely interventions for risk factors such as low birth
weight, preterm labor, and maternal health complications. Extended hospital stays or additional NICUs do
not address underlying preventive measures. Mandates for obstetrician care are impractical and do not
guarantee reduced mortality; accessible and culturally competent prenatal care is more effective.
10. Alternative and complementary therapies:
A. Replace conventional Western medicine
B. Are used by few American adults
C. Recognize the value of patient input in care
D. Focus only on disease
Answer: C
Rationale: Complementary and alternative therapies emphasize holistic, patient-centered care that
