Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
5th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Scott Ricci; Terri Kyle; Susan Carman
• PublisherPublished by Wolters Kluwer Health Copyright©
2025
• Print ISBN: 9781975220419
TEST BANK
Chapter 1: The History of Maternal and
Newborn Health and Health Care
Chapter 1, The History of Maternal and Newborn Health and
Health Care
A nursing student is researching the historical figures who
shaped community-based child health care. Which individual is
most credited with founding the Henry Street Settlement, a
pivotal development in providing care to immigrant women and
children in New York City?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Lillian Wald
C. Margaret Sanger
D. Dr. Abraham Jacobi
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lillian Wald founded the Henry Street Settlement in
1893, which provided nursing care, social services, and
educational programs to impoverished immigrant families. This
established the foundation for public health nursing in the
United States. While Florence Nightingale revolutionized
nursing education and Margaret Sanger advocated for birth
control, Wald's work was directly focused on community health
for women and children. Dr. Abraham Jacobi is known as the
father of American pediatrics but was not the founder of the
Henry Street Settlement.
Teaching Point: Lillian Wald pioneered public health nursing
through the Henry Street Settlement.
Citation: Ricci, S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2021). Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. Chapter 1, The
History of Child Health and Child Health Care.
Question 2
Chapter 1, The History of Child Health and Child Health Care
A pediatric nurse is explaining the evolution of pediatric care to
a new graduate. Which 20th-century advancement was most
critical in drastically reducing mortality from infectious diseases
in children?
A. The development of antibiotics and vaccines
B. The establishment of specialized children's hospitals
,C. The creation of the Nurse-Family Partnership program
D. The passage of the Sheppard-Towner Act
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The widespread introduction of antibiotics (like
penicillin) and vaccines (for diseases like diphtheria, pertussis,
and polio) in the mid-20th century directly targeted and
reduced deaths from infectious diseases, which were a leading
cause of child mortality. While the other options improved child
health infrastructure and preventive care, they did not have the
same direct and dramatic impact on infectious disease mortality
rates.
Teaching Point: Antibiotics and vaccines were the primary
drivers in reducing childhood infectious disease deaths.
Citation: Ricci, S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2021). Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. Chapter 1, The
History of Child Health and Child Health Care.
Question 3
Chapter 1, Mortality
When reviewing national health statistics, a public health nurse
identifies that the infant mortality rate (IMR) is a key indicator
of a nation's overall health. Which definition accurately
describes what the IMR measures?
A. The number of deaths of infants under 28 days of age per
1,000 live births.
B. The number of deaths of infants between 28 days and 1 year
, of age per 1,000 live births.
C. The number of deaths of infants under 1 year of age per
1,000 live births.
D. The number of fetal deaths after 20 weeks of gestation per
1,000 live births.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The infant mortality rate (IMR) is defined as the
number of deaths of infants under 1 year of age per 1,000 live
births in a given year. Option A describes the neonatal mortality
rate, and option B describes the postneonatal mortality rate.
Option D describes a fetal death or stillbirth, which is not
included in the IMR.
Teaching Point: IMR measures all deaths before the first
birthday per 1,000 live births.
Citation: Ricci, S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2021). Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. Chapter 1,
Mortality.
Question 4
Chapter 1, Morbidity
A community health nurse is planning interventions to address
the leading causes of morbidity in the pediatric population.
Which condition is currently identified as a major chronic health
problem affecting children in the United States?
A. Childhood obesity
B. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
5th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Scott Ricci; Terri Kyle; Susan Carman
• PublisherPublished by Wolters Kluwer Health Copyright©
2025
• Print ISBN: 9781975220419
TEST BANK
Chapter 1: The History of Maternal and
Newborn Health and Health Care
Chapter 1, The History of Maternal and Newborn Health and
Health Care
A nursing student is researching the historical figures who
shaped community-based child health care. Which individual is
most credited with founding the Henry Street Settlement, a
pivotal development in providing care to immigrant women and
children in New York City?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Lillian Wald
C. Margaret Sanger
D. Dr. Abraham Jacobi
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lillian Wald founded the Henry Street Settlement in
1893, which provided nursing care, social services, and
educational programs to impoverished immigrant families. This
established the foundation for public health nursing in the
United States. While Florence Nightingale revolutionized
nursing education and Margaret Sanger advocated for birth
control, Wald's work was directly focused on community health
for women and children. Dr. Abraham Jacobi is known as the
father of American pediatrics but was not the founder of the
Henry Street Settlement.
Teaching Point: Lillian Wald pioneered public health nursing
through the Henry Street Settlement.
Citation: Ricci, S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2021). Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. Chapter 1, The
History of Child Health and Child Health Care.
Question 2
Chapter 1, The History of Child Health and Child Health Care
A pediatric nurse is explaining the evolution of pediatric care to
a new graduate. Which 20th-century advancement was most
critical in drastically reducing mortality from infectious diseases
in children?
A. The development of antibiotics and vaccines
B. The establishment of specialized children's hospitals
,C. The creation of the Nurse-Family Partnership program
D. The passage of the Sheppard-Towner Act
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The widespread introduction of antibiotics (like
penicillin) and vaccines (for diseases like diphtheria, pertussis,
and polio) in the mid-20th century directly targeted and
reduced deaths from infectious diseases, which were a leading
cause of child mortality. While the other options improved child
health infrastructure and preventive care, they did not have the
same direct and dramatic impact on infectious disease mortality
rates.
Teaching Point: Antibiotics and vaccines were the primary
drivers in reducing childhood infectious disease deaths.
Citation: Ricci, S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2021). Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. Chapter 1, The
History of Child Health and Child Health Care.
Question 3
Chapter 1, Mortality
When reviewing national health statistics, a public health nurse
identifies that the infant mortality rate (IMR) is a key indicator
of a nation's overall health. Which definition accurately
describes what the IMR measures?
A. The number of deaths of infants under 28 days of age per
1,000 live births.
B. The number of deaths of infants between 28 days and 1 year
, of age per 1,000 live births.
C. The number of deaths of infants under 1 year of age per
1,000 live births.
D. The number of fetal deaths after 20 weeks of gestation per
1,000 live births.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The infant mortality rate (IMR) is defined as the
number of deaths of infants under 1 year of age per 1,000 live
births in a given year. Option A describes the neonatal mortality
rate, and option B describes the postneonatal mortality rate.
Option D describes a fetal death or stillbirth, which is not
included in the IMR.
Teaching Point: IMR measures all deaths before the first
birthday per 1,000 live births.
Citation: Ricci, S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2021). Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. Chapter 1,
Mortality.
Question 4
Chapter 1, Morbidity
A community health nurse is planning interventions to address
the leading causes of morbidity in the pediatric population.
Which condition is currently identified as a major chronic health
problem affecting children in the United States?
A. Childhood obesity
B. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
