7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (Multiple Choice)
A nurse working in a maternity clinic is implementing a
practice designed to improve maternal and neonatal
outcomes. Which intervention best reflects a major
advancement in 21st-century maternity care?
A. Restricting family participation during labor
B. Using evidence-based clinical guidelines to guide care
decisions
C. Eliminating electronic health records from prenatal visits
D. Limiting patient involvement in decision-making
Correct Answer
B. Using evidence-based clinical guidelines to guide care
decisions
Rationale
Evidence-based practice integrates current research, clinical
expertise, and patient preferences to improve maternal and
newborn outcomes.
Incorrect Options
A: Family-centered care encourages support persons.
, C: Electronic records improve communication and safety.
D: Shared decision-making is a hallmark of modern
maternity care.
Nursing Process
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Take Action
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Application
Question 2 (Multiple Choice)
A public health nurse is planning interventions to reduce
maternal health disparities. Which population should be
prioritized because it experiences disproportionately higher
maternal morbidity and mortality rates?
A. Women receiving comprehensive prenatal care
B. Women from medically underserved communities
C. Women with private insurance coverage
D. Women attending childbirth education classes
Correct Answer
, B. Women from medically underserved communities
Rationale
Limited access to healthcare, socioeconomic barriers, and
systemic inequities contribute to poorer maternal outcomes.
Incorrect Options
A: Comprehensive care generally improves outcomes.
C: Insurance improves access to care.
D: Education classes alone do not identify high-risk
populations.
Nursing Process
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Analyze
Question 3 (Multiple Choice)
Which nursing action best demonstrates culturally sensitive
maternity care?