7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
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Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th Edition)
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 nurse is caring for a pregnant client who lives in a rural area
and has difficulty attending prenatal appointments. Which
intervention best reflects a 21st-century advancement in
maternity care?
,A. Requiring weekly in-person visits
B. Using telehealth for selected prenatal assessments
C. Delaying prenatal care until the third trimester
D. Limiting communication to emergency situations
Correct Answer:
B. Using telehealth for selected prenatal assessments
Rationale:
Telehealth improves access to prenatal care, especially for
clients facing geographic or transportation barriers. It
represents a significant advancement in modern maternity
care.
Incorrect Options:
A: May create barriers to care.
C: Increases maternal and fetal risks.
D: Prevents early identification of complications.
Nursing Process:
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency:
Take Action
Difficulty:
Moderate
Bloom's Level:
, Application
Question 2: Multiple Choice
Which maternal health trend has contributed significantly to
improved neonatal outcomes?
A. Reduction in prenatal screening
B. Increased use of evidence-based practices
C. Elimination of patient education
D. Decreased interdisciplinary collaboration
Correct Answer:
B. Increased use of evidence-based practices
Rationale:
Evidence-based maternity interventions improve maternal and
newborn outcomes by integrating current research findings
into clinical care.
Incorrect Options:
A: Screening improves detection of risks.
C: Education improves outcomes.
D: Collaboration enhances care quality.
Nursing Process:
Planning
Clinical Judgment Competency: