7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
A maternity nurse is discussing recent advances in maternal-
newborn care with a group of nursing students. Which
development has contributed most significantly to improved
neonatal survival rates?
A. Increased use of postpartum room restrictions
B. Enhanced neonatal intensive care technologies
C. Delayed initiation of breastfeeding
D. Reduction in prenatal education programs
Correct Answer
B. Enhanced neonatal intensive care technologies
Rationale
Advances in neonatal intensive care, including sophisticated
monitoring systems, respiratory support, and specialized care
protocols, have significantly improved survival rates among
premature and critically ill newborns.
Incorrect Options
A: Restricting room access does not directly improve
neonatal survival.
, C: Early breastfeeding improves neonatal outcomes.
D: Prenatal education improves maternal and infant health
outcomes.
Nursing Process
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understanding
Question 2 (MCQ)
A nurse participates in a community program designed to
decrease maternal mortality among underserved populations.
Which principle best supports this initiative?
A. Health equity
B. Resource limitation
C. Cost containment
D. Specialization of care
Correct Answer
A. Health equity
, Rationale
Health equity focuses on ensuring that all individuals have fair
opportunities to achieve optimal health regardless of
socioeconomic status, race, or geographic location.
Incorrect Options
B: Resource limitation contributes to disparities.
C: Cost containment is not the primary focus.
D: Specialization alone does not address disparities.
Nursing Process
Planning
Clinical Judgment Competency
Generate Solutions
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Applying
Question 3 (SATA)
The nurse identifies strategies that help reduce maternal health
disparities. Which interventions should be included?
Select all that apply.