7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
QUESTION 1 (MCQ)
,A labor and delivery nurse is discussing changes in maternity
care over the past decade. Which advancement has most
directly improved outcomes for high-risk newborns?
A. Earlier discharge after birth
B. Increased use of neonatal intensive care technology
C. Reduced prenatal screening
D. Elimination of electronic health records
Correct Answer
B. Increased use of neonatal intensive care technology
Rationale
Advances in neonatal intensive care have significantly improved
survival rates and long-term outcomes for premature and
critically ill newborns.
Incorrect Options
A: Early discharge may reduce costs but does not directly
improve outcomes.
C: Prenatal screening has increased, not decreased.
D: Electronic health records improve communication and
safety.
Nursing Process
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize cues
,Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Applying
QUESTION 2 (MCQ)
A nurse caring for a diverse population understands that
reducing maternal health disparities primarily involves:
A. Providing identical care to all patients
B. Limiting interpreter services
C. Addressing barriers affecting vulnerable populations
D. Focusing only on medical interventions
Correct Answer
C. Addressing barriers affecting vulnerable populations
Rationale
Health disparities are influenced by social, economic, cultural,
and environmental factors. Nurses help reduce disparities by
identifying and addressing barriers to care.
Incorrect Options
A: Equity differs from equality.
B: Interpreter services improve access.
D: Social determinants also affect outcomes.
, Nursing Process
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Analyze cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Analyzing
QUESTION 3 (SATA)
Which nursing interventions support culturally competent
maternity care? Select all that apply.
A. Asking about cultural preferences
B. Using qualified interpreters when needed
C. Assuming practices based on ethnicity
D. Respecting family traditions when safe
E. Providing individualized education
Correct Answers
A, B, D, E
Rationale