7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th Edition)
Unit 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Topic: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Subtopics Covered
• Advances in the care of mothers and infants
• Efforts to reduce health disparities
• Contemporary issues and trends
• Trends in nursing practice
Question Bank: 20 Original NCLEX-Style Questions
Question 1: Multiple Choice
A maternity nurse is discussing modern improvements in
perinatal care with a group of nursing students. Which
advancement has contributed most significantly to improved
maternal and neonatal outcomes?
A. Routine restriction of family presence during birth
B. Use of evidence-based prenatal and neonatal care practices
C. Elimination of prenatal screening programs
D. Increased hospitalization during pregnancy regardless of risk
,Correct Answer
B. Use of evidence-based prenatal and neonatal care practices
Rationale
Evidence-based care integrates current research into clinical
practice, improving maternal and infant outcomes through
interventions such as prenatal screening, fetal surveillance, and
standardized safety protocols.
Incorrect Options
• A: Family-centered care encourages support persons
during birth.
• C: Prenatal screening improves early detection of
complications.
• D: Hospitalization is not routinely indicated for low-risk
pregnancies.
Nursing Process
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Understanding
, Question 2: SATA
A nurse is identifying factors that contribute to maternal health
disparities. Which factors should the nurse include?
Select all that apply.
A. Limited access to prenatal care
B. Socioeconomic barriers
C. Health literacy challenges
D. Equal distribution of healthcare resources
E. Structural inequities
Correct Answers
A, B, C, E
Rationale
Health disparities are influenced by access barriers,
socioeconomic status, health literacy, and systemic inequities.
Incorrect Option
• D: Unequal, not equal, distribution of resources
contributes to disparities.
Nursing Process
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues