Test Bank for Introduction to
Maternity and Pediatric Nursing,
9th Edition by Gloria Leifer | All
Chapters Included | Comprehensive
Questions and Answers |
2026/2027
Description: This comprehensive test bank covers all chapters of Introduction to
Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition by Gloria Leifer. It includes 200
multiple-choice questions with correct answers clearly marked with ✅. The
questions span maternity nursing, pediatric nursing, growth and development,
reproductive health, newborn care, and family-centered care. Answers are
intentionally mixed (not all A, B, C, or D) to simulate realistic exam conditions.
Keywords: Leifer, Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition, test
bank, NCLEX review, maternity nursing, pediatric nursing, MCQ, comprehensive exam,
2026, 2027, nursing revision.
Chapter 1: The Past, Present, and Future of Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing
1. Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale ✅
,C. Lillian Wald
D. Dorothea Dix
2. Which organization is responsible for establishing standards of practice for
maternity nurses?
A. AWHONN ✅
B. AMA
C. CDC
D. FDA
3. The term "rooming-in" refers to:
A. Placing the newborn in a separate nursery
B. Keeping the newborn in the mother's room ✅
C. Isolating the mother from the newborn
D. Using a birthing chair
4. Which of the following is a major goal of Healthy People 2030 for maternity
care?
A. Increase maternal mortality
B. Reduce preterm births ✅
C. Decrease breastfeeding rates
D. Limit prenatal care
5. Family-centered care emphasizes:
A. Separation of family members
B. Partnership between family and healthcare providers ✅
C. Strict visiting hours
D. Provider-only decision making
6. Which historical figure advocated for birth control?
A. Margaret Sanger ✅
B. Florence Nightingale
,C. Clara Barton
D. Mary Breckinridge
7. The leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States is:
A. Hemorrhage
B. Cardiovascular conditions ✅
C. Infection
D. Eclampsia
8. Which of the following is a trend in pediatric nursing?
A. Decreased home care
B. Increased chronic illness in children ✅
C. Fewer vaccinations
D. Reduced family involvement
9. The Nurse-Family Partnership program targets:
A. Elderly patients
B. First-time low-income mothers ✅
C. School-age children
D. Adolescent fathers only
10. Which law requires hospitals to provide emergency care regardless of ability to
pay?
A. EMTALA ✅
B. HIPAA
C. ACA
D. Title IX
Chapter 2: Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
, 11. The primary female reproductive organ is the:
A. Uterus
B. Ovary ✅
C. Fallopian tube
D. Vagina
12. Which hormone is responsible for ovulation?
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Luteinizing hormone (LH) ✅
D. Prolactin
13. The male sperm is produced in the:
A. Prostate gland
B. Seminiferous tubules ✅
C. Epididymis
D. Vas deferens
14. The normal menstrual cycle length is approximately:
A. 14 days
B. 21 days
C. 28 days ✅
D. 35 days
15. Which structure connects the ovary to the uterus?
A. Cervix
B. Fallopian tube ✅
C. Vagina
D. Vulva
16. The hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy is:
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone ✅
Maternity and Pediatric Nursing,
9th Edition by Gloria Leifer | All
Chapters Included | Comprehensive
Questions and Answers |
2026/2027
Description: This comprehensive test bank covers all chapters of Introduction to
Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition by Gloria Leifer. It includes 200
multiple-choice questions with correct answers clearly marked with ✅. The
questions span maternity nursing, pediatric nursing, growth and development,
reproductive health, newborn care, and family-centered care. Answers are
intentionally mixed (not all A, B, C, or D) to simulate realistic exam conditions.
Keywords: Leifer, Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition, test
bank, NCLEX review, maternity nursing, pediatric nursing, MCQ, comprehensive exam,
2026, 2027, nursing revision.
Chapter 1: The Past, Present, and Future of Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing
1. Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale ✅
,C. Lillian Wald
D. Dorothea Dix
2. Which organization is responsible for establishing standards of practice for
maternity nurses?
A. AWHONN ✅
B. AMA
C. CDC
D. FDA
3. The term "rooming-in" refers to:
A. Placing the newborn in a separate nursery
B. Keeping the newborn in the mother's room ✅
C. Isolating the mother from the newborn
D. Using a birthing chair
4. Which of the following is a major goal of Healthy People 2030 for maternity
care?
A. Increase maternal mortality
B. Reduce preterm births ✅
C. Decrease breastfeeding rates
D. Limit prenatal care
5. Family-centered care emphasizes:
A. Separation of family members
B. Partnership between family and healthcare providers ✅
C. Strict visiting hours
D. Provider-only decision making
6. Which historical figure advocated for birth control?
A. Margaret Sanger ✅
B. Florence Nightingale
,C. Clara Barton
D. Mary Breckinridge
7. The leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States is:
A. Hemorrhage
B. Cardiovascular conditions ✅
C. Infection
D. Eclampsia
8. Which of the following is a trend in pediatric nursing?
A. Decreased home care
B. Increased chronic illness in children ✅
C. Fewer vaccinations
D. Reduced family involvement
9. The Nurse-Family Partnership program targets:
A. Elderly patients
B. First-time low-income mothers ✅
C. School-age children
D. Adolescent fathers only
10. Which law requires hospitals to provide emergency care regardless of ability to
pay?
A. EMTALA ✅
B. HIPAA
C. ACA
D. Title IX
Chapter 2: Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
, 11. The primary female reproductive organ is the:
A. Uterus
B. Ovary ✅
C. Fallopian tube
D. Vagina
12. Which hormone is responsible for ovulation?
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Luteinizing hormone (LH) ✅
D. Prolactin
13. The male sperm is produced in the:
A. Prostate gland
B. Seminiferous tubules ✅
C. Epididymis
D. Vas deferens
14. The normal menstrual cycle length is approximately:
A. 14 days
B. 21 days
C. 28 days ✅
D. 35 days
15. Which structure connects the ovary to the uterus?
A. Cervix
B. Fallopian tube ✅
C. Vagina
D. Vulva
16. The hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy is:
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone ✅
