Maternal Child Nursing Care
7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Question 1: Multiple Choice
A nurse is participating in a quality improvement initiative
designed to reduce maternal mortality. Which intervention
best reflects a current evidence-based trend in maternity
care?
A. Limiting prenatal visits to reduce healthcare costs
B. Standardized assessment and early recognition of obstetric
emergencies
C. Encouraging home births for all low-risk pregnancies
D. Restricting patient involvement in care decisions
Correct Answer
B. Standardized assessment and early recognition of obstetric
emergencies
Rationale
Maternal safety initiatives emphasize standardized protocols,
rapid identification of complications, and timely interventions
to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
Incorrect Options
A: Reduced visits may compromise surveillance of
maternal-fetal health.
C: Home birth is not appropriate for every low-risk patient
and requires individualized assessment.
, D: Shared decision-making is a cornerstone of modern
maternity care.
Nursing Process
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Apply
Question 2: SATA
The nurse is discussing advances in maternal-newborn care.
Which developments have contributed to improved
outcomes? Select all that apply.
A. Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)
B. Prenatal genetic screening
C. Elimination of fetal monitoring
D. Evidence-based obstetric protocols
E. Universal avoidance of cesarean birth
Correct Answers
A, B, D
, Rationale
NICUs, prenatal genetic screening, and evidence-based
protocols have significantly improved maternal and neonatal
outcomes.
Incorrect Options
C: Fetal monitoring remains an important assessment tool.
E: Cesarean birth may be medically necessary in certain
situations.
Nursing Process
Planning
Clinical Judgment Competency
Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
Question 3: Multiple Choice
A nurse caring for a culturally diverse population recognizes
that health disparities may contribute to poorer maternal
outcomes. Which factor is most associated with health
disparities?
7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Question 1: Multiple Choice
A nurse is participating in a quality improvement initiative
designed to reduce maternal mortality. Which intervention
best reflects a current evidence-based trend in maternity
care?
A. Limiting prenatal visits to reduce healthcare costs
B. Standardized assessment and early recognition of obstetric
emergencies
C. Encouraging home births for all low-risk pregnancies
D. Restricting patient involvement in care decisions
Correct Answer
B. Standardized assessment and early recognition of obstetric
emergencies
Rationale
Maternal safety initiatives emphasize standardized protocols,
rapid identification of complications, and timely interventions
to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
Incorrect Options
A: Reduced visits may compromise surveillance of
maternal-fetal health.
C: Home birth is not appropriate for every low-risk patient
and requires individualized assessment.
, D: Shared decision-making is a cornerstone of modern
maternity care.
Nursing Process
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Apply
Question 2: SATA
The nurse is discussing advances in maternal-newborn care.
Which developments have contributed to improved
outcomes? Select all that apply.
A. Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)
B. Prenatal genetic screening
C. Elimination of fetal monitoring
D. Evidence-based obstetric protocols
E. Universal avoidance of cesarean birth
Correct Answers
A, B, D
, Rationale
NICUs, prenatal genetic screening, and evidence-based
protocols have significantly improved maternal and neonatal
outcomes.
Incorrect Options
C: Fetal monitoring remains an important assessment tool.
E: Cesarean birth may be medically necessary in certain
situations.
Nursing Process
Planning
Clinical Judgment Competency
Analyze Cues
Difficulty
Easy
Bloom's Level
Understand
Question 3: Multiple Choice
A nurse caring for a culturally diverse population recognizes
that health disparities may contribute to poorer maternal
outcomes. Which factor is most associated with health
disparities?
