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clinical knowledge, this test bank covers critical concepts and offers detailed
explanations to reinforce your understanding. Equip yourself with the
knowledge you need to succeed in your studies and beyond.
Chapter 1 : Trends and Issues
Multiple choice :
___ 1. The maternal mortality rate for black women in the United States is:
1. The same as for white women in the United States, regardless of socioeconomic
factors.
2. Lower than the rate for white women due to improvements in the social
determinants of health.
3. Higher than the rate for white women, regardless of socioeconomic factors.
4. Higher than the rate for white women, but have improved in the last decade.
___ 2. A patient with a history of hypertension is giving birth. During delivery, the staff was not able to
stabilize the patient’s blood pressure. Therefore, the patient died shortly after delivery. This is an
example of what type of death?
1. Early maternal death
2. Late maternal death
3. Direct obstetric death
4. Indirect obstetric death
___ 3. The nurse is providing education to a patient who has given birth to her first child and is being
discharged home. The patient expressed concern regarding infant mortality and sudden infant
death syndrome (SIDS). The patient had an uncomplicated pregnancy, labor, and vaginal delivery.
She has a body mass index (BMI) of 25 and has no other health conditions. The infant is healthy and
was delivered full-term. What will be most helpful thing to explain to the patient?
1. Uses of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy (ECMO)
2. Uses of exogenous pulmonary surfactant
3. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
4. The Safe to Sleep campaign
___ 4. Compared with other countries in the world, the United States’ maternal mortality rate is:
1. One of the lowest rates in the world.
, 2. The same as in other high-resource countries.
3. Worse than in other high-resource countries, but has improved in the last decade.
4. The highest rate of all high-resource countries.
___ 5. The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old female who is pregnant with her first child. In her previous
prenatal visit, the patient tested negative for chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, and HIV. Based on the
information provided, which condition is the patient’s baby at highest risk for?
1. Respiratory disorders
2. Neonatal conjunctivitis
3. Blindness
4. Pneumonia
___ 6. The nurse is caring for a 23-year-old patient who arrives at the clinic for a pregnancy test. The test
confirms the patient is pregnant. The patient states, “I do not need to stop smoking my electronic
cigarette because it will not harm my baby.” Which is the best response by the nurse?
1. “You are correct. Electronic cigarettes are not harmful during pregnancy.”
2. “Tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, should not be used during
pregnancy due to the risk of nicotine toxicity.”
3. “According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), although electronic
cigarettes are safe for you, they can cause harm to the fetus during pregnancy.”
4. “Electronic cigarettes are considered harmful only in the first trimester.”
___ 7. The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old patient who is 32 weeks’ pregnant with her first child, who is
male. The patient’s mother has accompanied her to today’s visit. During the nursing assessment, the
patient mentions that she is no longer in a relationship with the baby’s father but her mother plans
to help her. However, the patient’s mother asks whether this will have any impact on the child.
Which of the following should the nurse indicate the child is at increased risk for during his
adolescence?
1. Hypertension
2. Diabetes
3. Alcohol abuse
4. Intraventricular bleeding
___ 8. The nurse is caring for a patient at 7 weeks’ gestation. The nurse suspects that this pregnant patient
may have been using marijuana. With consent, the nurse confirms via urine drug screen. Which
statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. “Did you smoke marijuana when pregnant with your other child?”
2. “To avoid negative effects on your baby, you’ll need to stop using marijuana
during your last trimester.”
3. “Using marijuana while pregnant can have a negative effect on the neurological
development of your baby.”
4. “Marijuana use while pregnant greatly increases your risk of miscarriage.”
___ 9. The nurse is counseling a female patient about alcohol use during pregnancy. Which statement by
the patient demonstrates successful patient teaching?
1. “I will limit my drinking to just one alcoholic beverage per day.”
2. “It’s best for my baby if I avoid drinking during pregnancy.”
3. “An occasional drink on special occasions is okay.”
4. “Drinking alcohol is only acceptable in the first trimester.”
___ 10. The nurse is educating the pregnant patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 33. The nurse knows
that teaching has been effective when the patient states which of the following?
, 1. “My child may be at increased risk for birth injury.”
2. “My child may have a decreased risk of developing childhood diabetes.”
3. “I will probably give birth vaginally.”
4. “I have a lower risk of developing gestational hypertension.”
___ 11. A pregnant woman weighs 90.9 kg. The nurse is educating the patient on complications that the
patient may be at risk for during pregnancy. Which response by the patient indicates that she
understands?
1. “Due to my weight, there is a possibility that I may develop gestational diabetes.”
2. “I am not overweight, but I am still at risk for gestational diabetes.”
3. “My mother had preeclampsia during one of her pregnancies.”
4. “I will need to do a glucose tolerance test in my second trimester.”
___ 12. The nurse is taking a history of a mother who admits to cocaine drug use. Which action should the
nurse take first?
1. Refer the patient to a drug abuse program.
2. Screen the infant for side effects associated with cocaine use.
3. Educate the patient of the risks associated with cocaine use during pregnancy.
4. Advise the patient that her baby will be okay even with the history of cocaine use.
___ 13. A pregnant patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 is concerned about health effects she and
her baby may face during pregnancy. During routine testing, the patient tested negative for sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) and indicated that she is in a committed, long-term relationship with
the child’s father. Which of the following is accurate?
1. The patient’s infant is at increased risk of neonatal blindness.
2. The patient’s infant has a decreased risk of birth injury.
3. The patient will have an increased risk of wound infection.
4. The patient will have a decreased risk of preeclampsia.
___ 14. When should women be screened for mood disorders during pregnancy?
1. Women should be screened at the first prenatal visit, then repeated if risk factors
are present.
2. Women should be screened at the first prenatal visit, during the second and third
trimesters, and during the first postpartum year.
3. Women should be screened when they have been diagnosed with a history of
mental health disorders.
4. Women should be screened when they have been diagnosed with a high adverse
childhood experience (ACE) score.
___ 15. A nursing student is asked to set goals that will decrease the fetal death outcomes during delivery.
What guidelines will the nursing student use to assist in setting her goals?
1. World Health Organization (WHO) maternal care guidelines
2. Healthy People 2020
3. Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
white papers
4. State practice act
?
___ 16. Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has shown the most significant
increase and has led to increased infant deaths in the United States?
1. Congenital syphilis
2. HIV
3. Gonorrhea
4. Herpes simplex 2
, ___ 17. Biological weathering refers to:
1. The physiological changes that occur in the body to all people equally across the life span.
2. The premature aging that occurs in the body due to prolonged exposure to stressors such as
institutionalized racism.
3. The genetic differences that lead to early onset chronic illnesses, such as diabetes.
4. The impact of environmental changes on the body due to climate change.
Multiple Response
dentify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
___ 18. A woman has recently given birth to an infant born at 35 weeks and 5 days’ gestation. What long-
term effects should the nurse be concerned about with the infant being born at this gestation? Select
all that apply.
1. Cerebral palsy
2. Respiratory disorders
3. Developmental delays
4. Visual impairments
5. Hearing impairments
___ 19. An infant was recently born weighing 1,498 grams. The nurse understands that the birth weight of
this infant is an important indicator of what? Select all that apply.
1. Morbidity rate
2. Prenatal care
3. Mortality rate
4. Infant health
5. Postpartum care
___ 20. The nurse is taking the history of a gravida 2 para 1 patient. Which findings in the patient’s history
warrant further action? Select all that apply.
1. Anemia
2. Severe hemorrhage
3. Infections
4. Malnutrition
5. Eclampsia
designed for Maternal-Newborn Nursing. This expertly crafted study resource
offers a wide range of questions that mirror the depth and structure of the
textbook, providing an invaluable tool for mastering Maternal-Newborn
techniques. Whether you're preparing for exams or seeking to enhance your
clinical knowledge, this test bank covers critical concepts and offers detailed
explanations to reinforce your understanding. Equip yourself with the
knowledge you need to succeed in your studies and beyond.
Chapter 1 : Trends and Issues
Multiple choice :
___ 1. The maternal mortality rate for black women in the United States is:
1. The same as for white women in the United States, regardless of socioeconomic
factors.
2. Lower than the rate for white women due to improvements in the social
determinants of health.
3. Higher than the rate for white women, regardless of socioeconomic factors.
4. Higher than the rate for white women, but have improved in the last decade.
___ 2. A patient with a history of hypertension is giving birth. During delivery, the staff was not able to
stabilize the patient’s blood pressure. Therefore, the patient died shortly after delivery. This is an
example of what type of death?
1. Early maternal death
2. Late maternal death
3. Direct obstetric death
4. Indirect obstetric death
___ 3. The nurse is providing education to a patient who has given birth to her first child and is being
discharged home. The patient expressed concern regarding infant mortality and sudden infant
death syndrome (SIDS). The patient had an uncomplicated pregnancy, labor, and vaginal delivery.
She has a body mass index (BMI) of 25 and has no other health conditions. The infant is healthy and
was delivered full-term. What will be most helpful thing to explain to the patient?
1. Uses of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy (ECMO)
2. Uses of exogenous pulmonary surfactant
3. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
4. The Safe to Sleep campaign
___ 4. Compared with other countries in the world, the United States’ maternal mortality rate is:
1. One of the lowest rates in the world.
, 2. The same as in other high-resource countries.
3. Worse than in other high-resource countries, but has improved in the last decade.
4. The highest rate of all high-resource countries.
___ 5. The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old female who is pregnant with her first child. In her previous
prenatal visit, the patient tested negative for chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, and HIV. Based on the
information provided, which condition is the patient’s baby at highest risk for?
1. Respiratory disorders
2. Neonatal conjunctivitis
3. Blindness
4. Pneumonia
___ 6. The nurse is caring for a 23-year-old patient who arrives at the clinic for a pregnancy test. The test
confirms the patient is pregnant. The patient states, “I do not need to stop smoking my electronic
cigarette because it will not harm my baby.” Which is the best response by the nurse?
1. “You are correct. Electronic cigarettes are not harmful during pregnancy.”
2. “Tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, should not be used during
pregnancy due to the risk of nicotine toxicity.”
3. “According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), although electronic
cigarettes are safe for you, they can cause harm to the fetus during pregnancy.”
4. “Electronic cigarettes are considered harmful only in the first trimester.”
___ 7. The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old patient who is 32 weeks’ pregnant with her first child, who is
male. The patient’s mother has accompanied her to today’s visit. During the nursing assessment, the
patient mentions that she is no longer in a relationship with the baby’s father but her mother plans
to help her. However, the patient’s mother asks whether this will have any impact on the child.
Which of the following should the nurse indicate the child is at increased risk for during his
adolescence?
1. Hypertension
2. Diabetes
3. Alcohol abuse
4. Intraventricular bleeding
___ 8. The nurse is caring for a patient at 7 weeks’ gestation. The nurse suspects that this pregnant patient
may have been using marijuana. With consent, the nurse confirms via urine drug screen. Which
statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. “Did you smoke marijuana when pregnant with your other child?”
2. “To avoid negative effects on your baby, you’ll need to stop using marijuana
during your last trimester.”
3. “Using marijuana while pregnant can have a negative effect on the neurological
development of your baby.”
4. “Marijuana use while pregnant greatly increases your risk of miscarriage.”
___ 9. The nurse is counseling a female patient about alcohol use during pregnancy. Which statement by
the patient demonstrates successful patient teaching?
1. “I will limit my drinking to just one alcoholic beverage per day.”
2. “It’s best for my baby if I avoid drinking during pregnancy.”
3. “An occasional drink on special occasions is okay.”
4. “Drinking alcohol is only acceptable in the first trimester.”
___ 10. The nurse is educating the pregnant patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 33. The nurse knows
that teaching has been effective when the patient states which of the following?
, 1. “My child may be at increased risk for birth injury.”
2. “My child may have a decreased risk of developing childhood diabetes.”
3. “I will probably give birth vaginally.”
4. “I have a lower risk of developing gestational hypertension.”
___ 11. A pregnant woman weighs 90.9 kg. The nurse is educating the patient on complications that the
patient may be at risk for during pregnancy. Which response by the patient indicates that she
understands?
1. “Due to my weight, there is a possibility that I may develop gestational diabetes.”
2. “I am not overweight, but I am still at risk for gestational diabetes.”
3. “My mother had preeclampsia during one of her pregnancies.”
4. “I will need to do a glucose tolerance test in my second trimester.”
___ 12. The nurse is taking a history of a mother who admits to cocaine drug use. Which action should the
nurse take first?
1. Refer the patient to a drug abuse program.
2. Screen the infant for side effects associated with cocaine use.
3. Educate the patient of the risks associated with cocaine use during pregnancy.
4. Advise the patient that her baby will be okay even with the history of cocaine use.
___ 13. A pregnant patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 is concerned about health effects she and
her baby may face during pregnancy. During routine testing, the patient tested negative for sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) and indicated that she is in a committed, long-term relationship with
the child’s father. Which of the following is accurate?
1. The patient’s infant is at increased risk of neonatal blindness.
2. The patient’s infant has a decreased risk of birth injury.
3. The patient will have an increased risk of wound infection.
4. The patient will have a decreased risk of preeclampsia.
___ 14. When should women be screened for mood disorders during pregnancy?
1. Women should be screened at the first prenatal visit, then repeated if risk factors
are present.
2. Women should be screened at the first prenatal visit, during the second and third
trimesters, and during the first postpartum year.
3. Women should be screened when they have been diagnosed with a history of
mental health disorders.
4. Women should be screened when they have been diagnosed with a high adverse
childhood experience (ACE) score.
___ 15. A nursing student is asked to set goals that will decrease the fetal death outcomes during delivery.
What guidelines will the nursing student use to assist in setting her goals?
1. World Health Organization (WHO) maternal care guidelines
2. Healthy People 2020
3. Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
white papers
4. State practice act
?
___ 16. Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has shown the most significant
increase and has led to increased infant deaths in the United States?
1. Congenital syphilis
2. HIV
3. Gonorrhea
4. Herpes simplex 2
, ___ 17. Biological weathering refers to:
1. The physiological changes that occur in the body to all people equally across the life span.
2. The premature aging that occurs in the body due to prolonged exposure to stressors such as
institutionalized racism.
3. The genetic differences that lead to early onset chronic illnesses, such as diabetes.
4. The impact of environmental changes on the body due to climate change.
Multiple Response
dentify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
___ 18. A woman has recently given birth to an infant born at 35 weeks and 5 days’ gestation. What long-
term effects should the nurse be concerned about with the infant being born at this gestation? Select
all that apply.
1. Cerebral palsy
2. Respiratory disorders
3. Developmental delays
4. Visual impairments
5. Hearing impairments
___ 19. An infant was recently born weighing 1,498 grams. The nurse understands that the birth weight of
this infant is an important indicator of what? Select all that apply.
1. Morbidity rate
2. Prenatal care
3. Mortality rate
4. Infant health
5. Postpartum care
___ 20. The nurse is taking the history of a gravida 2 para 1 patient. Which findings in the patient’s history
warrant further action? Select all that apply.
1. Anemia
2. Severe hemorrhage
3. Infections
4. Malnutrition
5. Eclampsia
