7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Maternal-Child Nursing 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
Total Questions: 20
Question Types: MCQ, SATA, NGN Case Study, Bow-Tie,
Matrix/Grid
Question 1 (MCQ)
A maternity nurse is discussing major advances in maternal-
newborn care with a group of nursing students. Which
advancement has most directly contributed to improved
survival of high-risk newborns?
A. Increased use of rooming-in care
B. Development of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)
C. Expansion of childbirth education classes
D. Encouragement of sibling visitation
,Correct Answer
B. Development of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)
Rationale
NICUs provide specialized technology and multidisciplinary care
for premature and critically ill newborns, significantly improving
survival and long-term outcomes.
Incorrect Options
• A: Supports bonding but has less direct impact on survival.
• C: Improves parental preparedness rather than neonatal
survival.
• D: Enhances family integration but not survival outcomes.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment → Evaluation
Clinical Judgment Competencies
• Recognize cues
• Analyze cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Understanding
, Question 2 (MCQ)
A nurse is planning care for a pregnant adolescent from an
underserved community. Which action best addresses health
disparities?
A. Providing identical educational materials to all clients
B. Assessing barriers to transportation and prenatal care access
C. Limiting discussions to pregnancy complications
D. Scheduling fewer appointments to reduce inconvenience
Correct Answer
B. Assessing barriers to transportation and prenatal care
access
Rationale
Health disparities often stem from social determinants of
health. Identifying barriers enables individualized interventions.
Incorrect Options
• A: Equal treatment is not always equitable treatment.
• C: Fails to address underlying determinants.
• D: May worsen outcomes.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competencies