Maternal Child Nursing Care
7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
,TEST BANK
Below is a publication-ready 20-question exam revision test
bank for:
PART 1: MATERNITY NURSING
UNIT 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing – 21st-Century
Maternity Nursing
Focus Areas:
Advances in care of mothers and infants
Reducing health disparities
Contemporary issues and trends
Trends in nursing practice
Maternal Nursing Test Bank (20 Questions)
Question 1 (MCQ – Advances in Care)
Which advancement has most significantly reduced maternal
mortality in the 21st century?
,A. Increased hospital births
B. Use of electronic fetal monitoring
C. Access to prenatal care
D. Use of epidural anesthesia
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Early and consistent prenatal care identifies risks (e.g.,
hypertension, diabetes) and prevents complications, making it
the most impactful intervention.
Incorrect Options:
A: Important but not sufficient alone
B: Helps detect fetal distress, not maternal mortality
directly
D: Pain management, not mortality reduction
Nursing Process: Planning
Clinical Judgment: Prioritization of preventive care
Difficulty: Moderate
Cognitive Level: Analyze
Question 2 (SATA – Health Disparities)
Which factors contribute to maternal health disparities?
(Select all that apply)
, A. Socioeconomic status
B. Access to healthcare
C. Cultural beliefs
D. Genetic inheritance only
E. Implicit bias in healthcare
Correct Answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale:
Disparities are influenced by social determinants, access,
culture, and provider bias.
Incorrect Option:
D: Genetics alone does not explain disparities
Nursing Process: Assessment
Clinical Judgment: Recognizing influencing factors
Difficulty: Moderate
Cognitive Level: Analyze
Question 3 (NGN Case Study – Disparities)
Case: A pregnant client from a rural area presents late for
prenatal care due to transportation challenges.
Question: What is the nurse’s best response?
A. Document noncompliance
B. Educate about importance of early care
C. Assess barriers to accessing care
D. Refer to emergency services
7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
,TEST BANK
Below is a publication-ready 20-question exam revision test
bank for:
PART 1: MATERNITY NURSING
UNIT 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing – 21st-Century
Maternity Nursing
Focus Areas:
Advances in care of mothers and infants
Reducing health disparities
Contemporary issues and trends
Trends in nursing practice
Maternal Nursing Test Bank (20 Questions)
Question 1 (MCQ – Advances in Care)
Which advancement has most significantly reduced maternal
mortality in the 21st century?
,A. Increased hospital births
B. Use of electronic fetal monitoring
C. Access to prenatal care
D. Use of epidural anesthesia
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Early and consistent prenatal care identifies risks (e.g.,
hypertension, diabetes) and prevents complications, making it
the most impactful intervention.
Incorrect Options:
A: Important but not sufficient alone
B: Helps detect fetal distress, not maternal mortality
directly
D: Pain management, not mortality reduction
Nursing Process: Planning
Clinical Judgment: Prioritization of preventive care
Difficulty: Moderate
Cognitive Level: Analyze
Question 2 (SATA – Health Disparities)
Which factors contribute to maternal health disparities?
(Select all that apply)
, A. Socioeconomic status
B. Access to healthcare
C. Cultural beliefs
D. Genetic inheritance only
E. Implicit bias in healthcare
Correct Answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale:
Disparities are influenced by social determinants, access,
culture, and provider bias.
Incorrect Option:
D: Genetics alone does not explain disparities
Nursing Process: Assessment
Clinical Judgment: Recognizing influencing factors
Difficulty: Moderate
Cognitive Level: Analyze
Question 3 (NGN Case Study – Disparities)
Case: A pregnant client from a rural area presents late for
prenatal care due to transportation challenges.
Question: What is the nurse’s best response?
A. Document noncompliance
B. Educate about importance of early care
C. Assess barriers to accessing care
D. Refer to emergency services
