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
Coverage:
• Advances in the care of mothers and infants
• Efforts to reduce health disparities
• Contemporary issues and trends
• Trends in nursing practice
Question 1
Question Type: Multiple Choice
A maternity nurse is caring for a pregnant client using
telehealth prenatal visits combined with in-person
assessments. Which statement best reflects a current trend in
21st-century maternity care?
A. Telehealth replaces all face-to-face prenatal care visits.
B. Technology is used to improve access while maintaining
essential in-person assessments.
C. Telehealth is recommended only for high-risk pregnancies.
,D. Telehealth eliminates the need for nursing assessments.
Correct Answer
B
Rationale
Modern maternity care integrates technology such as
telehealth to improve access, continuity of care, and patient
engagement while maintaining necessary physical assessments.
Incorrect Options
• A: In-person visits remain necessary.
• C: Telehealth can be used for both low-risk and high-risk
clients.
• D: Nursing assessments remain essential.
Nursing Process
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Take Action
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Application
NCLEX Tip
, Identify options that promote both safety and accessibility.
Question 2
Question Type: Multiple Choice
A nurse participates in a community program designed to
reduce maternal mortality among underserved populations.
Which nursing goal aligns with efforts to reduce health
disparities?
A. Providing identical care to every patient
B. Focusing resources only on high-income communities
C. Ensuring equitable access to quality maternal care
D. Limiting prenatal education to hospital settings
Correct Answer
C
Rationale
Health equity focuses on providing resources and care
according to patient needs to achieve optimal outcomes.
Incorrect Options
• A: Equal care does not always address differing needs.
• B: Increases disparities.
• D: Restricts access.