Test Bank for Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 5th Edition by
Terri Kyle and Susan Carman
, Chapter 1- Perspectives on Maternal, Newborn, and Women’s
Health Care
1. The U.S. holds the 50th position globally in maternal death rates and ranks 41st among developed
countries for infant mortality. When designing interventions to reduce these rates, which factor is most
crucial to address for maximum effect?
A) Eliminating all cultural and language barriers
B) Ensuring timely and sufficient prenatal services
C) Expanding access to shelters for women
D) Promoting balanced nutrition for all women
Answer: B
2. In applying the principles of family-focused care, the nurse would emphasize which concept?
A) Viewing childbirth as a technical procedure
B) Believing families can't make well-informed decisions
C) Recognizing that childbirth changes family dynamics
D) Assuming families need minimal information to decide
Answer: C
3. While planning an education session for women expecting their first child, the nurse includes
developments in maternity care during the 20th century. Which would be mentioned?
A) Outbreaks of childbed fever
B) The first surgical birth (cesarean)
C) Introduction of pelvic x-rays
D) Establishment of independent birthing centers
Answer: D
4. During a lesson on maternal death causes, a student shows a need for further instruction by listing
which condition incorrectly as a top cause?
,A) Heavy bleeding
B) Blood clots
C) Labor complications due to physical blockage
D) Infections
Answer: C
5. A community health nurse is collaborating to address major health challenges affecting women.
Which issue would be considered the most significant?
A) Tobacco use
B) Cardiovascular disease
C) High blood sugar
D) Malignancies
Answer: B
6. While evaluating a family for obstacles to receiving care, which element would the nurse identify as
the most significant?
A) Language barriers
B) Attitudes of healthcare staff
C) Access to transport
D) Financial limitations
Answer: D
7. A group of nursing students is learning about informed consent. Which example reflects a violation of
this concept?
A) Performing a procedure on a minor without permission
B) Witnessing a patient’s signature
C) Confirming patient understanding before signing
D) Accepting verbal approval for urgent treatment
Answer: A
, 8. A nurse seeks consent to treat an 11-year-old with diabetic ketoacidosis. The parents are away and the
child is staying with a neighbor. What action takes priority?
A) Gaining verbal approval over the phone with two witnesses
B) Starting emergency treatment without parental permission
C) Trying to get consent from other relatives
D) Recommending the removal of parental rights
Answer: A
9. Nursing students are taught about family-centered care. Which statement indicates correct
understanding?
A) "Childbirth impacts the whole family and changes relationships."
B) "Families cannot make their own healthcare choices."
C) "Only mothers are affected by childbirth."
D) "Labor and delivery are purely clinical procedures."
Answer: A
10. A nursing instructor is discussing healthcare trends from the past century. Which topic would likely
not be emphasized?
A) Preventing illnesses
B) Encouraging healthy lifestyles
C) Promoting overall wellness
D) Tracking death and disease rates
Answer: D
11. When creating a care plan for an Asian American patient, the nurse understands the patient may
believe illness is caused by:
A) Supernatural powers
B) Divine punishment
C) Evil spirits
Terri Kyle and Susan Carman
, Chapter 1- Perspectives on Maternal, Newborn, and Women’s
Health Care
1. The U.S. holds the 50th position globally in maternal death rates and ranks 41st among developed
countries for infant mortality. When designing interventions to reduce these rates, which factor is most
crucial to address for maximum effect?
A) Eliminating all cultural and language barriers
B) Ensuring timely and sufficient prenatal services
C) Expanding access to shelters for women
D) Promoting balanced nutrition for all women
Answer: B
2. In applying the principles of family-focused care, the nurse would emphasize which concept?
A) Viewing childbirth as a technical procedure
B) Believing families can't make well-informed decisions
C) Recognizing that childbirth changes family dynamics
D) Assuming families need minimal information to decide
Answer: C
3. While planning an education session for women expecting their first child, the nurse includes
developments in maternity care during the 20th century. Which would be mentioned?
A) Outbreaks of childbed fever
B) The first surgical birth (cesarean)
C) Introduction of pelvic x-rays
D) Establishment of independent birthing centers
Answer: D
4. During a lesson on maternal death causes, a student shows a need for further instruction by listing
which condition incorrectly as a top cause?
,A) Heavy bleeding
B) Blood clots
C) Labor complications due to physical blockage
D) Infections
Answer: C
5. A community health nurse is collaborating to address major health challenges affecting women.
Which issue would be considered the most significant?
A) Tobacco use
B) Cardiovascular disease
C) High blood sugar
D) Malignancies
Answer: B
6. While evaluating a family for obstacles to receiving care, which element would the nurse identify as
the most significant?
A) Language barriers
B) Attitudes of healthcare staff
C) Access to transport
D) Financial limitations
Answer: D
7. A group of nursing students is learning about informed consent. Which example reflects a violation of
this concept?
A) Performing a procedure on a minor without permission
B) Witnessing a patient’s signature
C) Confirming patient understanding before signing
D) Accepting verbal approval for urgent treatment
Answer: A
, 8. A nurse seeks consent to treat an 11-year-old with diabetic ketoacidosis. The parents are away and the
child is staying with a neighbor. What action takes priority?
A) Gaining verbal approval over the phone with two witnesses
B) Starting emergency treatment without parental permission
C) Trying to get consent from other relatives
D) Recommending the removal of parental rights
Answer: A
9. Nursing students are taught about family-centered care. Which statement indicates correct
understanding?
A) "Childbirth impacts the whole family and changes relationships."
B) "Families cannot make their own healthcare choices."
C) "Only mothers are affected by childbirth."
D) "Labor and delivery are purely clinical procedures."
Answer: A
10. A nursing instructor is discussing healthcare trends from the past century. Which topic would likely
not be emphasized?
A) Preventing illnesses
B) Encouraging healthy lifestyles
C) Promoting overall wellness
D) Tracking death and disease rates
Answer: D
11. When creating a care plan for an Asian American patient, the nurse understands the patient may
believe illness is caused by:
A) Supernatural powers
B) Divine punishment
C) Evil spirits
