Maternal Child Nursing Care
7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th Edition) – Exam Revision
Question Bank
Part 1: Maternity Nursing
Unit 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Topic: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Coverage:
• 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 labor and delivery nurse is caring for a pregnant client who
uses a smartphone application to monitor fetal movements and
communicate with her healthcare provider. Which nursing
response best reflects a contemporary trend in maternity care?
A. "Technology should not be used to monitor pregnancy."
B. "Electronic communication can support patient engagement
and early identification of concerns."
C. "Fetal movement tracking is only useful during labor."
D. "Clients should rely solely on clinic visits for pregnancy
assessment."
Correct Answer
,B. Electronic communication can support patient engagement
and early identification of concerns.
Rationale
Digital health technologies enhance communication, improve
access to care, promote patient engagement, and facilitate
timely interventions.
Incorrect Options
• A: Technology is widely incorporated into modern
maternity care.
• C: Fetal movement tracking is valuable during pregnancy.
• D: Modern care incorporates both in-person and remote
monitoring.
Nursing Process
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Application
Question 2: Multiple Choice
, A nurse participates in a quality improvement initiative aimed
at reducing maternal mortality among underserved
populations. Which action best addresses health disparities?
A. Offering identical education materials to all clients
B. Assessing barriers to care and connecting clients with
resources
C. Limiting appointments to high-risk pregnancies
D. Requiring all clients to attend in-person visits
Correct Answer
B. Assessing barriers to care and connecting clients with
resources
Rationale
Health equity efforts focus on identifying social determinants of
health and addressing barriers such as transportation,
insurance, language, and healthcare access.
Incorrect Options
• A: Equal treatment does not always achieve equitable
outcomes.
• C: Restricting care may worsen disparities.
• D: Flexible care models improve access.
Nursing Process
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th Edition) – Exam Revision
Question Bank
Part 1: Maternity Nursing
Unit 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Topic: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Coverage:
• 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 labor and delivery nurse is caring for a pregnant client who
uses a smartphone application to monitor fetal movements and
communicate with her healthcare provider. Which nursing
response best reflects a contemporary trend in maternity care?
A. "Technology should not be used to monitor pregnancy."
B. "Electronic communication can support patient engagement
and early identification of concerns."
C. "Fetal movement tracking is only useful during labor."
D. "Clients should rely solely on clinic visits for pregnancy
assessment."
Correct Answer
,B. Electronic communication can support patient engagement
and early identification of concerns.
Rationale
Digital health technologies enhance communication, improve
access to care, promote patient engagement, and facilitate
timely interventions.
Incorrect Options
• A: Technology is widely incorporated into modern
maternity care.
• C: Fetal movement tracking is valuable during pregnancy.
• D: Modern care incorporates both in-person and remote
monitoring.
Nursing Process
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Application
Question 2: Multiple Choice
, A nurse participates in a quality improvement initiative aimed
at reducing maternal mortality among underserved
populations. Which action best addresses health disparities?
A. Offering identical education materials to all clients
B. Assessing barriers to care and connecting clients with
resources
C. Limiting appointments to high-risk pregnancies
D. Requiring all clients to attend in-person visits
Correct Answer
B. Assessing barriers to care and connecting clients with
resources
Rationale
Health equity efforts focus on identifying social determinants of
health and addressing barriers such as transportation,
insurance, language, and healthcare access.
Incorrect Options
• A: Equal treatment does not always achieve equitable
outcomes.
• C: Restricting care may worsen disparities.
• D: Flexible care models improve access.
Nursing Process
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
