7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• ISBN: 9780323776714
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PART 1: MATERNITY NURSING
UNIT 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Topic: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Subtopics:
• 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 (MCQ)
A nurse is teaching students about advances in maternity
care. Which development has contributed most directly to
improved survival of premature infants?
A. Increased use of herbal therapies during pregnancy
B. Improved neonatal intensive care technology
C. Reduction in prenatal education classes
D. Elimination of genetic testing
Correct Answer
B. Improved neonatal intensive care technology
Rationale
,Advances in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), including
surfactant therapy, advanced ventilation, and specialized
monitoring, have significantly improved survival rates of
premature infants.
Incorrect Options
• A: Herbal therapies have not significantly affected
prematurity survival rates.
• C: Reduced prenatal education would negatively affect
outcomes.
• D: Genetic testing does not directly improve survival of
premature infants.
Nursing Process: Implementation/Evaluation
Clinical Judgment Competencies: Recognize Cues; Analyze Cues
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's Level: Understand
Question 2 – MCQ
A maternity nurse identifies a patient who lacks transportation
for prenatal appointments. Which action best addresses health
disparities?
A. Advise the patient to use emergency services instead
B. Document the concern and proceed with discharge
C. Connect the patient with community transportation
, resources
D. Encourage the patient to postpone prenatal visits
Correct Answer
C. Connect the patient with community transportation
resources
Rationale
Social determinants of health, such as transportation barriers,
contribute to disparities in maternal outcomes. Facilitating
access to resources promotes equitable care.
Incorrect Options
• A: Emergency services do not replace prenatal care.
• B: Documentation alone does not resolve the issue.
• D: Delaying prenatal care increases risks.
Nursing Process: Planning/Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competencies: Generate Solutions; Take
Action
Difficulty: Moderate
Bloom's Level: Apply
Question 3 – SATA
Which interventions reflect family-centered maternity nursing
care? Select all that apply.