7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Question 1
Type: Multiple Choice
A maternity nurse is participating in a quality improvement
project aimed at reducing maternal mortality. Which
intervention best reflects a current priority in 21st-century
maternity care?
A. Increasing routine episiotomy rates
B. Promoting culturally responsive care and early recognition of
complications
C. Limiting prenatal visits for low-risk pregnancies
D. Encouraging elective cesarean births at 37 weeks
Correct Answer
B. Promoting culturally responsive care and early recognition
of complications
Rationale
Current maternity care emphasizes reducing maternal
morbidity and mortality through equitable, evidence-based
care, recognition of warning signs, and addressing social
determinants of health.
Incorrect Options
A: Routine episiotomies are no longer recommended.
, C: Prenatal care remains essential.
D: Elective birth before 39 weeks is generally discouraged.
Nursing Process Linkage
Planning, Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competencies
Recognize Cues, Take Action
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Apply
Question 2
Type: SATA
Which factors contribute to health disparities in maternal and
infant outcomes?
Select all that apply.
A. Limited access to healthcare
B. Transportation barriers
C. Socioeconomic challenges
D. Universal insurance coverage
, E. Implicit bias within healthcare systems
Correct Answers
A, B, C, E
Rationale
Health disparities are influenced by access barriers, social
determinants, economic limitations, and systemic bias.
Incorrect Option
D: Universal insurance coverage may reduce disparities
rather than contribute to them.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competencies
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Analyze
Question 3
Type: Multiple Choice