Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
5th Edition
Author(s)Susan Scott Ricci; Terri Kyle; Susan
Carman
TEST BANK
1
Reference
Ch. 1 — Introduction
Question Stem
A community health nurse is designing a prenatal education
program focusing on current maternal–child health priorities.
Which approach best aligns with the modern perspective of
maternal and child health care?
A. Teaching only physiologic pregnancy changes because clinical
care is provided by providers.
,B. Emphasizing family-centered education, prevention, and
community resources.
C. Limiting content to high-risk pregnancies as low-risk care is
routine.
D. Providing isolated, disease-specific modules without family
involvement.
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
Correct: The contemporary perspective in maternal–child
health prioritizes family-centered care, prevention, and linkage
to community resources to improve outcomes across
populations. This approach integrates health promotion and
holistic support for families.
A: Incorrect — Modern maternal–child care includes
psychosocial and family needs, not only physiologic teaching.
C: Incorrect — Programs should address both low- and high-risk
pregnancies to promote prevention and health promotion.
D: Incorrect — Isolated disease modules neglect family context
and comprehensive health needs.
Teaching Point
Maternal–child care emphasizes family-centered prevention,
health promotion, and community resources.
Citation
Ricci, S. S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2024). Maternity and Pediatric
Nursing (5th Ed.). Ch. 1.
,2
Reference
Ch. 1 — Historical Development
Question Stem
A nursing student reviews the history of maternal and child
health to understand current practices. How should historical
shifts in care influence modern nursing practice?
A. Accept historical practices as outdated and unrelated to
present care.
B. Use historical knowledge to identify persistent health
disparities and shape advocacy.
C. Emphasize that changes were purely technological without
social impact.
D. Assume historical nurse roles are identical to modern
specialization.
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
Correct: Understanding historical development helps nurses
recognize long-standing disparities and social determinants,
informing advocacy and policy efforts to improve maternal-child
outcomes.
A: Incorrect — Historical context is relevant for understanding
present challenges and solutions.
, C: Incorrect — Historical change also reflects social, political,
and economic shifts, not just technology.
D: Incorrect — Nursing roles have evolved; historical roles differ
from current specialized practice.
Teaching Point
History informs advocacy by revealing persistent disparities and
social determinants of health.
Citation
Ricci, S. S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2024). Maternity and Pediatric
Nursing (5th Ed.). Ch. 1.
3
Reference
Ch. 1 — The History of Maternal and Newborn Health and
Health Care
Question Stem
A public health nurse is asked to explain why maternal mortality
declined in certain eras. Which factor from historical patterns
most likely contributed to declines in maternal mortality?
A. Decreased focus on prenatal care and hygiene.
B. Improved sanitation, prenatal care access, and surgical
advances.
C. Eliminating midwifery and traditional birth attendants.
D. Restricting births to home settings only.
5th Edition
Author(s)Susan Scott Ricci; Terri Kyle; Susan
Carman
TEST BANK
1
Reference
Ch. 1 — Introduction
Question Stem
A community health nurse is designing a prenatal education
program focusing on current maternal–child health priorities.
Which approach best aligns with the modern perspective of
maternal and child health care?
A. Teaching only physiologic pregnancy changes because clinical
care is provided by providers.
,B. Emphasizing family-centered education, prevention, and
community resources.
C. Limiting content to high-risk pregnancies as low-risk care is
routine.
D. Providing isolated, disease-specific modules without family
involvement.
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
Correct: The contemporary perspective in maternal–child
health prioritizes family-centered care, prevention, and linkage
to community resources to improve outcomes across
populations. This approach integrates health promotion and
holistic support for families.
A: Incorrect — Modern maternal–child care includes
psychosocial and family needs, not only physiologic teaching.
C: Incorrect — Programs should address both low- and high-risk
pregnancies to promote prevention and health promotion.
D: Incorrect — Isolated disease modules neglect family context
and comprehensive health needs.
Teaching Point
Maternal–child care emphasizes family-centered prevention,
health promotion, and community resources.
Citation
Ricci, S. S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2024). Maternity and Pediatric
Nursing (5th Ed.). Ch. 1.
,2
Reference
Ch. 1 — Historical Development
Question Stem
A nursing student reviews the history of maternal and child
health to understand current practices. How should historical
shifts in care influence modern nursing practice?
A. Accept historical practices as outdated and unrelated to
present care.
B. Use historical knowledge to identify persistent health
disparities and shape advocacy.
C. Emphasize that changes were purely technological without
social impact.
D. Assume historical nurse roles are identical to modern
specialization.
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
Correct: Understanding historical development helps nurses
recognize long-standing disparities and social determinants,
informing advocacy and policy efforts to improve maternal-child
outcomes.
A: Incorrect — Historical context is relevant for understanding
present challenges and solutions.
, C: Incorrect — Historical change also reflects social, political,
and economic shifts, not just technology.
D: Incorrect — Nursing roles have evolved; historical roles differ
from current specialized practice.
Teaching Point
History informs advocacy by revealing persistent disparities and
social determinants of health.
Citation
Ricci, S. S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2024). Maternity and Pediatric
Nursing (5th Ed.). Ch. 1.
3
Reference
Ch. 1 — The History of Maternal and Newborn Health and
Health Care
Question Stem
A public health nurse is asked to explain why maternal mortality
declined in certain eras. Which factor from historical patterns
most likely contributed to declines in maternal mortality?
A. Decreased focus on prenatal care and hygiene.
B. Improved sanitation, prenatal care access, and surgical
advances.
C. Eliminating midwifery and traditional birth attendants.
D. Restricting births to home settings only.
