Maternal Child Nursing Care 7th Edition Test Bank

Maternal Child Nursing Care
7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023


• ISBN: 9780323776714

,TEST BANK




Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th Edition)
PART 1: Maternity Nursing
UNIT 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Chapter 1: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Topics:
• Advances in the Care of Mothers and Infants
• Efforts to Reduce Health Disparities
• Contemporary Issues and Trends
• Trends in Nursing Practice

,Difficulty: Mixed


Question 1 — MCQ
Clinical Scenario
A labor and delivery nurse is participating in a quality-
improvement meeting focused on reducing maternal morbidity.
Question Stem
Which nursing intervention best reflects a contemporary
evidence-based approach to improving maternal outcomes?
Options
A. Limiting patient participation in care planning
B. Using standardized maternal early warning criteria to identify
clinical deterioration
C. Delaying interdisciplinary consultation until complications
develop
D. Restricting family involvement during hospitalization
Correct Answer
B. Using standardized maternal early warning criteria to
identify clinical deterioration
Rationale
Early warning systems help nurses identify maternal
deterioration sooner, allowing timely interventions and
reducing severe maternal morbidity and mortality.

, Incorrect Option Analysis
A: Contradicts patient-centered care principles.
C: Delayed consultation increases risk of poor outcomes.
D: Family-centered care supports maternal and newborn
outcomes.
Nursing Process
Assessment
NCJMM Competencies
• Recognize Cues
• Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Analyze


Question 2 — SATA
Clinical Scenario
A nurse is discussing current trends in maternity care with
newly hired staff.
Question Stem