Maternal Child Nursing Care
7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Maternal Child Nursing Care – Exam Revision Question Bank
PART 1: MATERNITY NURSING
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 1: Multiple Choice
A maternity nurse is discussing major advances in maternal-
newborn care with newly hired staff. Which advancement has
contributed most significantly to improved maternal and infant
outcomes?
A. Increased length of postpartum hospitalization
B. Use of evidence-based practice guidelines
C. Elimination of prenatal visits for low-risk pregnancies
D. Restriction of family participation during birth
Correct Answer
B. Use of evidence-based practice guidelines
Rationale
,Evidence-based maternity care integrates current research,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences, resulting in safer
and more effective maternal and newborn outcomes.
Incorrect Options
• A: Lengthier hospitalization alone does not necessarily
improve outcomes.
• C: Prenatal care remains essential for monitoring maternal
and fetal health.
• D: Family-centered care encourages appropriate support
person participation.
Nursing Process
Planning, Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Generate Solutions
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Apply
Question 2: Multiple Choice
, A nurse participates in a community program designed to
reduce maternal mortality among underserved populations.
Which action best addresses health disparities?
A. Providing identical education materials to all patients
B. Scheduling all prenatal appointments during business hours
only
C. Offering culturally sensitive education and interpreter
services
D. Limiting community outreach to women with private
insurance
Correct Answer
C. Offering culturally sensitive education and interpreter
services
Rationale
Reducing disparities requires equitable access to care, cultural
competence, and communication support.
Incorrect Options
• A: Equal treatment does not always ensure equitable care.
• B: Limited scheduling may create barriers.
• D: Excludes vulnerable populations.
Nursing Process
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Maternal Child Nursing Care – Exam Revision Question Bank
PART 1: MATERNITY NURSING
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 1: Multiple Choice
A maternity nurse is discussing major advances in maternal-
newborn care with newly hired staff. Which advancement has
contributed most significantly to improved maternal and infant
outcomes?
A. Increased length of postpartum hospitalization
B. Use of evidence-based practice guidelines
C. Elimination of prenatal visits for low-risk pregnancies
D. Restriction of family participation during birth
Correct Answer
B. Use of evidence-based practice guidelines
Rationale
,Evidence-based maternity care integrates current research,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences, resulting in safer
and more effective maternal and newborn outcomes.
Incorrect Options
• A: Lengthier hospitalization alone does not necessarily
improve outcomes.
• C: Prenatal care remains essential for monitoring maternal
and fetal health.
• D: Family-centered care encourages appropriate support
person participation.
Nursing Process
Planning, Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Generate Solutions
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Apply
Question 2: Multiple Choice
, A nurse participates in a community program designed to
reduce maternal mortality among underserved populations.
Which action best addresses health disparities?
A. Providing identical education materials to all patients
B. Scheduling all prenatal appointments during business hours
only
C. Offering culturally sensitive education and interpreter
services
D. Limiting community outreach to women with private
insurance
Correct Answer
C. Offering culturally sensitive education and interpreter
services
Rationale
Reducing disparities requires equitable access to care, cultural
competence, and communication support.
Incorrect Options
• A: Equal treatment does not always ensure equitable care.
• B: Limited scheduling may create barriers.
• D: Excludes vulnerable populations.
Nursing Process
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
