Test Bank for Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 9th Edition by JoAnne Silbert-Flagg & Elizabeth Pillitteri | Complete Chapters 1-56 | Questions & Answers with NCLEX®-Style

INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD—This is the official, comprehensive Test Bank for Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 9th Edition by JoAnne Silbert-Flagg and Elizabeth Pillitteri, ISBN 9781975161064 . Published by Wolters Kluwer (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins), this resource is perfectly aligned with the leading maternal-child nursing textbook used in RN, BSN, and ADN programs nationwide. This test bank is the identical instructor resource used to create course examinations and is the most demanded study aid for nursing students mastering obstetric, newborn, and pediatric nursing concepts while preparing for NCLEX-RN® success . This verified test bank provides complete, chapter-by-chapter coverage of all 56 chapters with thousands of exam-style questions including multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply (SATA), ordering/ranking, and clinical scenario-based questions. Each question includes verified answers with detailed rationales explaining the correct answer and clarifying common misconceptions, along with cognitive level tags, textbook page references, and NCLEX client needs categories (Safe and Effective Care Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Psychosocial Integrity, Physiological Integrity) . COMPREHENSIVE TOPIC COVERAGE INCLUDES: UNIT I: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE Chapter 1: A Framework for Maternal and Child Health Nursing: Historical perspectives, philosophy of family-centered care, continuum of care, evidence-based practice, nursing process in maternal-child nursing, and interdisciplinary collaboration . Chapter 2: Sociocultural Aspects of Maternal and Child Health Nursing: Cultural competence, cultural assessment, health beliefs and practices across cultures, impact of culture on childbearing and childrearing, and culturally sensitive nursing interventions . Chapter 3: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology: Female reproductive system (ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, breasts), menstrual cycle (ovarian cycle, endometrial cycle, hormonal regulation), male reproductive system (testes, epididymis, vas deferens, prostate), and fertilization process . Chapter 4: Conception and Fetal Development: Gametogenesis, fertilization, implantation, embryonic and fetal development (trimesters), placental structure and function, amniotic fluid, fetal circulation, and fetal assessment . UNIT II: THE FAMILY BEFORE BIRTH Chapter 5: Genetics and Genetic Counseling: Basic genetics (DNA, chromosomes, genes, alleles), Mendelian inheritance patterns, chromosomal abnormalities (Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome), genetic screening and testing, genetic counseling, and ethical considerations . Chapter 6: Reproductive Health and Preconception Care: Reproductive health promotion, preconception counseling, risk assessment, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, immunization status, and chronic condition management before pregnancy . UNIT III: THE FAMILY DURING PREGNANCY Chapter 7: Physiological Changes During Pregnancy: Systemic adaptations (cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, integumentary, musculoskeletal, endocrine), signs of pregnancy (presumptive, probable, positive), and common discomforts of pregnancy . Chapter 8: Psychological and Social Changes During Pregnancy: Emotional responses, maternal role development (Rubin's tasks), paternal adaptation, sibling adaptation, family dynamics, and psychological preparation for childbirth . Chapter 9: Prenatal Care: Prenatal visits schedule, initial assessment (health history, physical examination, laboratory testing), risk assessment, nutritional needs (weight gain, supplements), exercise, and patient education . Chapter 10: Nutrition During Pregnancy: Macronutrient and micronutrient requirements, weight gain recommendations, special dietary considerations (vegetarianism, pica, hyperemesis gravidarum), and nutritional counseling . Chapter 11: Antepartal Nursing Assessment: Components of antepartal assessment (fundal height, fetal heart rate auscultation, Leopold maneuvers, ultrasound interpretation), fetal movement counting, and documentation . Chapter 12: High-Risk Pregnancy: Conditions and Complications: Preterm labor, PROM, placental abnormalities (placenta previa, abruptio placentae), hypertensive disorders (gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP syndrome), gestational diabetes, hyperemesis gravidarum, Rh incompatibility, and multiple gestation . UNIT IV: THE FAMILY DURING BIRTH Chapter 13: The Process of Labor and Birth: Factors affecting labor (passage, passenger, powers, psyche, position), mechanisms of labor, stages of labor (first: latent, active, transition; second: delivery; third: placental delivery; fourth: recovery), maternal and fetal assessment during labor . Chapter 14: Intrapartal Nursing Assessment: Leopold maneuvers, cervical assessment (dilation, effacement, station, fetal position), fetal heart rate monitoring (intermittent vs. continuous, external vs. internal), uterine contraction assessment, and amniotic fluid assessment . Chapter 15: Nursing Care During Labor and Birth: Comfort measures, positioning, breathing techniques, pharmacological pain management (systemic analgesics, epidural anesthesia, spinal block, local anesthesia), non-pharmacological pain management (massage, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, acupressure), and partner support . Chapter 16: Induction and Augmentation of Labor: Indications for induction, Bishop score, cervical ripening agents (prostaglandins, mechanical methods), oxytocin (Pitocin) administration, amniotomy, and nursing management of induced/augmented labor . Chapter 17: Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring: Fetal heart rate baseline, variability (absent, minimal, moderate, marked), accelerations, decelerations (early, late, variable, prolonged), category classification (I, II, III), and nursing interventions for non-reassuring patterns . Chapter 18: Complications During Labor and Birth: Dystocia, shoulder dystocia, prolapsed umbilical cord, uterine rupture, amniotic fluid embolism, preterm birth, postterm pregnancy, and nursing management of intrapartum complications . Chapter 19: Cesarean Birth: Indications for cesarean section, preoperative nursing care, surgical procedure (incision types), intraoperative care, postoperative nursing care, and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) . UNIT V: THE FAMILY AFTER BIRTH Chapter 20: Physiological and Psychological Changes After Birth: Postpartum physiological changes (involution, lochia, breast changes, cardiovascular, urinary, gastrointestinal), psychological changes (Rubin's phases: taking-in, taking-hold, letting-go), and postpartum blues vs. depression . Chapter 21: Nursing Care During the Postpartum Period: Postpartum assessment (BUBBLE-HE: breasts, uterus, bladder, bowels, lochia, episiotomy/perineum, Homan's sign, emotional status), comfort measures, pain management, and patient education . Chapter 22: Newborn Adaptation to Extrauterine Life: Cardiorespiratory transition, thermoregulation (brown fat, cold stress), glucose regulation, bilirubin metabolism, immune function, and initial assessment . Chapter 23: Nursing Care of the Newborn: Newborn assessment (Apgar score, gestational age assessment, physical examination, reflexes), newborn screening, vitamin K administration, eye prophylaxis, feeding (breastfeeding, formula feeding), cord care, bathing, and parent education . Chapter 24: Complications of the Postpartum Period: Postpartum hemorrhage (early vs. late), puerperal infection (endometritis, wound infection), mastitis, thrombophlebitis, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis . Chapter 25: Complications of the Newborn: Prematurity, low birth weight, respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN), meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS), neonatal sepsis, hyperbilirubinemia, neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), and congenital anomalies . Chapter 26: Postpartum and Newborn Discharge Teaching: Postpartum follow-up, contraception, warning signs, newborn care (feeding, sleeping, bathing, cord care, circumcision care), car seat safety, and community resources . UNIT VI: THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Chapter 27: Grief and Loss in the Childbearing Family: Perinatal loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, grief stages, nursing support, and bereavement care . Chapter 28: Adolescent Pregnancy: Physical, psychosocial, and developmental considerations, prenatal care, nursing interventions, and outcomes for adolescent mothers and infants . Chapter 29: Substance Abuse in Pregnancy: Effects of alcohol (FAS), tobacco, opioids, cocaine, marijuana on pregnancy and newborn, screening, withdrawal management, and nursing care . UNIT VII: THE CHILDREARING FAMILY Chapter 30: Growth and Development of the Infant: Physical growth (weight, length, head circumference), motor development (gross motor, fine motor), cognitive development (Piaget: sensorimotor stage), psychosocial development (Erikson: trust vs. mistrust), language development, nutrition, immunizations, safety, and common health problems . Chapter 31: Growth and Development of the Toddler: Physical growth, motor skills, cognitive development (Piaget: preoperational stage), psychosocial development (Erikson: autonomy vs. shame/doubt), language development, toilet training, nutrition, immunizations, safety, and common health problems . Chapter 32: Growth and Development of the Preschooler: Physical growth, motor skills, cognitive development (Piaget: preoperational stage, magical thinking), psychosocial development (Erikson: initiative vs. guilt), play, nutrition, immunizations, safety, and common health problems . Chapter 33: Growth and Development of the School-Age Child: Physical growth, motor skills, cognitive development (Piaget: concrete operational stage), psychosocial development (Erikson: industry vs. inferiority), peer relationships, nutrition, immunizations, safety, and common health problems . Chapter 34: Growth and Development of the Adolescent: Puberty, physical changes (Tanner stages), cognitive development (Piaget: formal operational stage), psychosocial development (Erikson: identity vs. role confusion), sexuality, risk behaviors, nutrition, immunizations, safety, and common health problems . UNIT VIII: THE CHILD WITH SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS Chapter 35: Nursing Care of the Hospitalized Child: Developmental reactions to hospitalization (infant, toddler, preschooler, school-age, adolescent), family-centered care, preparation for hospitalization, therapeutic play, pain management (pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic), and discharge planning . Chapter 36: Pain Management in Children: Pain assessment tools (FLACC, Faces, numeric, behavioral), pharmacologic interventions (opioids, NSAIDs, local anesthetics), non-pharmacologic interventions (distraction, guided imagery, relaxation), and procedural pain management . Chapter 37: The Child with a Chronic Health Condition: Impact on child and family, nursing care of children with chronic conditions (diabetes, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, asthma, cancer), and transition to adult care . UNIT IX: THE CHILD WITH HEALTH PROBLEMS Chapter 38: The Child with a Neurological Disorder: Increased intracranial pressure (ICP), meningitis, encephalitis, seizures, cerebral palsy, neural tube defects, hydrocephalus, and head injuries . Chapter 39: The Child with a Sensory Impairment: Vision impairment (myopia, hyperopia, strabismus, amblyopia, cataracts, glaucoma, retinoblastoma), hearing impairment (conductive, sensorineural), communication strategies, and nursing care . Chapter 40: The Child with a Respiratory Disorder: Upper respiratory infections (otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, croup, epiglottitis), lower respiratory disorders (bronchiolitis, pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis), respiratory assessment, and oxygen therapy . Chapter 41: The Child with a Cardiovascular Disorder: Congenital heart defects (acyanotic: VSD, ASD, PDA, coarctation of the aorta; cyanotic: tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries), acquired heart disease (rheumatic fever, Kawasaki disease, infective endocarditis), and nursing management . Chapter 42: The Child with a Hematologic Disorder: Anemias (iron deficiency, sickle cell disease, aplastic anemia, thalassemia), coagulation disorders (hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, immune thrombocytopenia), and nursing care . Chapter 43: The Child with an Oncologic Disorder: Leukemia (ALL, AML), brain tumors, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, osteosarcoma, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, chemotherapy, radiation, supportive care, and nursing management . Chapter 44: The Child with a Renal Disorder: Urinary tract infections (UTI), vesicoureteral reflux, glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and nursing care . Chapter 45: The Child with a Gastrointestinal Disorder: Gastroenteritis, dehydration, cleft lip and palate, esophageal atresia, pyloric stenosis, intussusception, Hirschsprung disease, appendicitis, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and nursing management . Chapter 46: The Child with an Endocrine Disorder: Diabetes mellitus Type 1 (insulin therapy, blood glucose monitoring, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, DKA), thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism), growth hormone deficiency, and nursing care . Chapter 47: The Child with a Musculoskeletal Disorder: Fractures, developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), scoliosis, osteomyelitis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), and nursing management . Chapter 48: The Child with an Integumentary Disorder: Dermatitis (atopic, contact), acne, burns (classification, management, rehabilitation), and nursing care . Chapter 49: The Child with an Immune Disorder: Immunodeficiency disorders, allergies, anaphylaxis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and nursing management . Chapter 50: The Child with a Mental Health Disorder: Autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, and nursing care . UNIT X: THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY Chapter 51: Family Health Promotion: Health promotion strategies, anticipatory guidance, community resources, and family-centered care . Chapter 52: Community and Public Health Nursing in Maternal-Child Health: Community assessment, home visiting programs, school nursing, and public health initiatives . Chapter 53: Ethical and Legal Issues in Maternal-Child Nursing: Informed consent, refusal of treatment, child abuse and neglect reporting, family planning, and ethical dilemmas . Chapter 54: Evidence-Based Practice in Maternal-Child Nursing: Research utilization, quality improvement, and evidence-based guidelines . Chapter 55: Nursing Research in Maternal-Child Health: Research methods, ethical considerations, and translation of research into practice . Chapter 56: Future Directions in Maternal-Child Health Nursing: Emerging trends, technology in maternal-child care, and the evolving role of the maternal-child nurse . DOCUMENT ACCESS: This test bank is available as an instant digital download (PDF) immediately upon purchase. Fully text-searchable, printable, and accessible anytime through your user account. 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