7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
• ISBN: 9780323776714
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (Multiple Choice)
A maternity nurse is participating in a quality-improvement
meeting focused on reducing maternal mortality. Which
intervention best reflects a current 21st-century approach to
improving maternal outcomes?
A. Restricting prenatal care to physician-only visits
B. Using interdisciplinary teams to identify and manage
pregnancy risks early
C. Limiting patient participation in care decisions
D. Increasing routine hospitalization during pregnancy
Correct Answer
B. Using interdisciplinary teams to identify and manage
pregnancy risks early
Rationale
Modern maternity care emphasizes collaborative,
interdisciplinary approaches involving nurses, physicians,
midwives, social workers, and community resources to improve
outcomes and reduce preventable maternal morbidity and
mortality.
,Incorrect Options
• A: Contemporary care encourages team-based practice.
• C: Shared decision-making is a cornerstone of patient-
centered care.
• D: Routine hospitalization is not supported by evidence for
low-risk pregnancies.
Nursing Process
Planning
Clinical Judgment Competency
Generate Solutions
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Application
Question 2 (SATA)
A nurse is discussing advances in maternal-newborn care with
nursing students. Which statements accurately reflect modern
advances? Select all that apply.
A. Improved fetal monitoring technologies
B. Expanded use of telehealth services
C. Elimination of maternal mortality
, D. Enhanced neonatal intensive care practices
E. Increased use of evidence-based practice
Correct Answers
A, B, D, E
Rationale
Advances include sophisticated fetal surveillance, telehealth
access, NICU improvements, and evidence-based practice
implementation.
Incorrect Option
• C: Maternal mortality remains a significant concern
globally.
Nursing Process
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Understanding
Question 3 (Multiple Choice)