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
Chapter 1: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Topics 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 maternity nurse is caring for a pregnant client using
telehealth follow-up visits for management of gestational
diabetes. Which statement best reflects a contemporary trend
in maternity nursing?
A. Telehealth is used only when in-person visits are unavailable.
B. Technology can improve access to prenatal care and patient
engagement.
,C. Telehealth replaces all face-to-face prenatal assessments.
D. Telehealth is appropriate only for low-risk pregnancies.
Correct Answer
B. Technology can improve access to prenatal care and patient
engagement.
Rationale
Telehealth is increasingly used to enhance access to healthcare
services, improve monitoring, and promote patient
participation in care.
Incorrect Options
A: Telehealth is integrated into routine care, not merely a
substitute.
C: Some assessments still require in-person evaluation.
D: Telehealth may also support selected high-risk
pregnancies.
Nursing Process
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
, Applying
Question 2 (SATA)
A nurse is participating in initiatives to reduce maternal health
disparities. Which actions support this goal? Select all that
apply.
A. Providing culturally sensitive care
B. Assessing barriers to healthcare access
C. Using the same educational approach for all clients
D. Advocating for community prenatal programs
E. Screening for social determinants of health
Correct Answers
A, B, D, E
Rationale
Reducing disparities requires individualized care, assessment of
barriers, advocacy, and evaluation of social determinants.
Incorrect Option
C: Uniform education may fail to meet individual needs.
Nursing Process
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues