7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
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Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th Edition) – Exam Revision
Question Bank
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 (MCQ)
A maternity nurse is discussing improvements in maternal-
newborn outcomes over the past several decades. Which
advancement has contributed most significantly to reducing
maternal and neonatal mortality?
A. Routine room confinement after birth
B. Evidence-based prenatal care and screening programs
,C. Delayed access to obstetric specialists
D. Restricting family involvement during labor
Correct Answer
B. Evidence-based prenatal care and screening programs
Rationale
Prenatal screening and evidence-based care identify
complications early, allowing timely interventions that
significantly reduce maternal and infant morbidity and
mortality.
Incorrect Options
A: Prolonged confinement is no longer considered
beneficial.
C: Delayed specialist access worsens outcomes.
D: Family support often improves maternal satisfaction
and outcomes.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty Level
Easy
Bloom's Level
, Understanding
NCLEX Category
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 2 (MCQ)
A nurse participates in a quality-improvement initiative aimed
at reducing maternal mortality among underserved
populations. Which action best addresses health disparities?
A. Providing identical teaching materials to all patients
B. Limiting interpreter use to emergencies
C. Offering culturally appropriate education and interpreter
services
D. Scheduling fewer prenatal visits for low-risk clients
Correct Answer
C. Offering culturally appropriate education and interpreter
services
Rationale
Culturally responsive care improves communication, trust, and
access to healthcare services, helping reduce disparities.
Incorrect Options
A: Equal treatment does not always ensure equitable care.
B: Interpreter services should be readily available.