Test Bank for Maternal Child Nursing Care, 7th Edition

Test Bank for Maternal Child Nursing Care, 7th Edition



Test Bank for Maternal Child Nursing Care, 7th
Edition
Maternal medical risk factors Correct Answer: Conditions affecting pregnancy, e.g.,
diabetes, hypertension.

Diabetes mellitus Correct Answer: Common maternal risk factor linked to obesity.

Chronic hypertension Correct Answer: High blood pressure existing before pregnancy.

Hypertension in pregnancy Correct Answer: High blood pressure developing during
pregnancy.

Anemia in pregnancy Correct Answer: Low red blood cell count affecting pregnant
women.

SBAR technique Correct Answer: Communication framework: Situation, Background,
Assessment, Recommendation.

Teamwork in nursing Correct Answer: Collaborative approach among healthcare
providers.

Evidence-based nursing Correct Answer: Practice based on research and clinical
guidelines.

Childbearing families Correct Answer: Families experiencing pregnancy and childbirth.

Prenatal care Correct Answer: Healthcare provided during pregnancy to monitor
health.

Infant mortality statistics Correct Answer: Data reflecting the death rate of infants.

Nutrition assessment Correct Answer: Evaluation of dietary habits and nutritional
status.

Social worker referral Correct Answer: Connecting patients with social services for
support.

Obstetrician Correct Answer: Physician specializing in pregnancy and childbirth.


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Midwife Correct Answer: Healthcare professional specializing in childbirth care.

Prenatal appointments Correct Answer: Scheduled visits for monitoring pregnancy
health.

Clinical practice guidelines Correct Answer: Recommendations for patient care based
on evidence.

Length of hospital stay Correct Answer: Duration of patient hospitalization during
childbirth.

Cognitive Level: Knowledge Correct Answer: Understanding basic facts and
information.

Cognitive Level: Comprehension Correct Answer: Understanding and interpreting
information.

Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity Correct Answer: Basic health needs of patients.

Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment Correct Answer: Ensuring patient
safety and quality care.

Nursing Process: Assessment Correct Answer: Evaluating patient health and needs.

Nursing Process: Planning Correct Answer: Developing care strategies for patients.

Nursing Process: Implementation Correct Answer: Executing planned nursing
interventions.

Prenatal Care Correct Answer: Best method to prevent infant mortality risk factors.

Nutritional Status Correct Answer: Modifiable risk factor for maternal health.

Social Worker Referral Correct Answer: Not the primary focus for nurses in prenatal
care.

High-Risk Problems Correct Answer: Identifiable issues requiring physician oversight.

Health Literacy Correct Answer: Ability to understand health information effectively.

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Patient Education Materials Correct Answer: Often too complex for average adult
comprehension.

Limited English Proficiency Correct Answer: Challenges in understanding health
discussions.

Barriers to Healthcare Access Correct Answer: Inability to pay is the most significant
barrier.

Maternity Jargon Correct Answer: Complex terms that may confuse patients.

Patient Understanding Assessment Correct Answer: Evaluate if patient comprehends
the discussion.

Cognitive Level: Application Correct Answer: Level of understanding required for
nursing actions.

Nursing Process: Planning Correct Answer: Framework for organizing patient care
strategies.

Nursing Process: Evaluation Correct Answer: Assessing effectiveness of nursing
interventions.

Safe and Effective Care Environment Correct Answer: Nursing focus on providing
secure patient care.

Agency Procedure Manual Correct Answer: Source for correct patient care procedures.

Nurse Responsibility Correct Answer: Each nurse must follow standards of care.

Physician Orders Correct Answer: Nurses follow safe orders but manage own tasks.

Disparities in Morbidity Correct Answer: Differences in health outcomes among
populations.

Educational Level Disparities Correct Answer: Linked to morbidity and mortality rates.

Adolescent Pregnant Patients Correct Answer: Statistically receive less prenatal care.


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Patient Care Procedure Correct Answer: Follow agency guidelines for safe execution.

Health Promotion Correct Answer: Strategies to enhance patient well-being.

Client Needs Correct Answer: Focus areas for nursing care delivery.

Infant Mortality Rate Correct Answer: Measure of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.

Prenatal Care Correct Answer: Health care provided to women during pregnancy.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Correct Answer: Specialized unit for high-risk
newborn care.

Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) Correct Answer: Nurse-midwives providing safe
obstetric care.

Alternative Therapies Correct Answer: Non-conventional treatments complementing
standard care.

Holistic Approach Correct Answer: Focus on the whole person in health care.

Negligence in Healthcare Correct Answer: Failure to meet established standards of care.

Informed Consent Correct Answer: Patient's agreement after understanding treatment
risks.

Fetal Monitoring Correct Answer: Continuous observation of fetal heart rate.

Health Care Spending Correct Answer: Total expenditure on health services and
products.

Cognitive Level: Application Correct Answer: Using knowledge in practical situations.

Physiologic Integrity Correct Answer: Maintaining bodily functions and health.

Health Promotion Correct Answer: Strategies to improve overall health and well-being.

Legal Case for Negligence Correct Answer: Claim based on unmet healthcare
standards.


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