Test Bank for Maternal Child Nursing Care, 7th Edition
GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!!
Maternal medical risk factors -(ANSWER)Conditions frequently reported during pregnancy,
including diabetes and hypertension.
SBAR technique -(ANSWER)A communication framework that stands for Situation,
Background, Assessment, Recommendation.
Evidence-based approach -(ANSWER)A practice method emphasizing the use of current best
evidence in making decisions about patient care.
Infant mortality statistics -(ANSWER)Data used to assess the health outcomes of infants,
particularly in relation to maternal care.
Hypertension associated with pregnancy -(ANSWER)A specific type of hypertension that occurs
during pregnancy, distinct from chronic hypertension.
Professional nurse's role -(ANSWER)Evolved to emphasize collaborative care throughout the
childbearing cycle using evidence-based practices.
Teamwork in maternity care -(ANSWER)The collaborative effort among health care providers to
ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Communication errors in health care -(ANSWER)Failures in information exchange that can lead
to significant mistakes in patient care.
Length of hospital stay for maternity patients -(ANSWER)Has decreased over the past two
decades, contrary to planning for longer stays.
Nursing Process: Assessment -(ANSWER)The initial step in the nursing process involving the
collection of patient data.
Nursing Process: Planning -(ANSWER)The phase in the nursing process where care strategies
are developed based on assessment data.
Nursing Process: Implementation -(ANSWER)The execution of the planned nursing
interventions to achieve patient outcomes.
Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity -(ANSWER)A category of client needs focusing on the
physical health and safety of patients.
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,Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment -(ANSWER)A category of client needs that
ensures a safe and supportive setting for patient care.
Nutrition assessment in pregnancy -(ANSWER)An evaluation of a pregnant woman's dietary
habits and nutritional status.
Referral to a social worker -(ANSWER)Connecting a patient with a social worker for additional
support and resources.
Obstetrician vs. midwife -(ANSWER)The distinction between consulting a medical doctor
specializing in pregnancy and childbirth versus a trained professional providing midwifery care.
Anemia in pregnancy -(ANSWER)A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells
or hemoglobin, which is a concern during pregnancy.
Chronic hypertension -(ANSWER)High blood pressure that exists before pregnancy or is
diagnosed before the 20th week of gestation.
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) -(ANSWER)A condition where the heart's mitral valve doesn't
close properly, not commonly reported as a maternal risk factor.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge -(ANSWER)The level of understanding required to recall or
recognize information.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension -(ANSWER)The level of understanding that involves
interpreting and making sense of information.
Prenatal care appointments -(ANSWER)Consistent prenatal care is the best method of
preventing or controlling risk factors associated with infant mortality.
Nutritional status -(ANSWER)An important modifiable risk factor related to prenatal care.
Social worker referral -(ANSWER)Not the most important aspect the nurse should address at the
time of prenatal care.
High-risk problems in pregnancy -(ANSWER)Identifiable issues may require health care to be
provided by a physician.
Obstetrician advice -(ANSWER)Not appropriate for a nurse to advise or manage the type of care
a patient is to receive.
Initial assessment in prenatal care -(ANSWER)The nurse should assess whether the patient
understands the discussion.
Health literacy -(ANSWER)Contributed by using simple, common words; avoiding jargon; and
evaluating patient understanding.
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, Patient education materials -(ANSWER)Often written at too high a level for the average adult,
especially for those with limited English proficiency.
Significant barrier to health care access -(ANSWER)The inability to pay for services is the most
significant barrier.
Adolescent pregnant patients -(ANSWER)Statistically receive less prenatal care, but age is not
the most significant barrier.
Minority status -(ANSWER)Associated with disparities in morbidity and mortality rates, but not
the most significant barrier to access of care.
Educational level -(ANSWER)Disparities are associated with morbidity and mortality rates, but
not the most significant barrier to access of care.
Best action when unsure about a procedure -(ANSWER)Consult the agency's procedure manual
and follow the guidelines for the procedure.
Agency's policies and procedures manual -(ANSWER)Should reflect the current standards of
care and state guidelines.
Nurse's responsibility -(ANSWER)Each nurse is responsible for her own practice and must
follow the standards of care for safe patient care delivery.
Relying on another nurse -(ANSWER)May not always be safe practice.
Physician's responsibility -(ANSWER)Physicians are responsible for their own patient care
activity.
Safe orders from physicians -(ANSWER)Nurses may follow these but are also responsible for
the activities they carry out.
Infant Mortality Rate -(ANSWER)The rate of infant mortality can be reduced through early
prenatal care, which allows for early diagnosis and appropriate interventions.
Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) -(ANSWER)NICUs offer care to high-risk infants after
they are born, providing better access for high-risk care.
Alternative and Complementary Therapies -(ANSWER)These therapies recognize the value of
patients' input into their health care and are part of an integrative approach to health care.
Holistic Approach to Health -(ANSWER)Alternative healing modalities focus on the whole
person, not just the disease.
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GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!!
Maternal medical risk factors -(ANSWER)Conditions frequently reported during pregnancy,
including diabetes and hypertension.
SBAR technique -(ANSWER)A communication framework that stands for Situation,
Background, Assessment, Recommendation.
Evidence-based approach -(ANSWER)A practice method emphasizing the use of current best
evidence in making decisions about patient care.
Infant mortality statistics -(ANSWER)Data used to assess the health outcomes of infants,
particularly in relation to maternal care.
Hypertension associated with pregnancy -(ANSWER)A specific type of hypertension that occurs
during pregnancy, distinct from chronic hypertension.
Professional nurse's role -(ANSWER)Evolved to emphasize collaborative care throughout the
childbearing cycle using evidence-based practices.
Teamwork in maternity care -(ANSWER)The collaborative effort among health care providers to
ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Communication errors in health care -(ANSWER)Failures in information exchange that can lead
to significant mistakes in patient care.
Length of hospital stay for maternity patients -(ANSWER)Has decreased over the past two
decades, contrary to planning for longer stays.
Nursing Process: Assessment -(ANSWER)The initial step in the nursing process involving the
collection of patient data.
Nursing Process: Planning -(ANSWER)The phase in the nursing process where care strategies
are developed based on assessment data.
Nursing Process: Implementation -(ANSWER)The execution of the planned nursing
interventions to achieve patient outcomes.
Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity -(ANSWER)A category of client needs focusing on the
physical health and safety of patients.
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,Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment -(ANSWER)A category of client needs that
ensures a safe and supportive setting for patient care.
Nutrition assessment in pregnancy -(ANSWER)An evaluation of a pregnant woman's dietary
habits and nutritional status.
Referral to a social worker -(ANSWER)Connecting a patient with a social worker for additional
support and resources.
Obstetrician vs. midwife -(ANSWER)The distinction between consulting a medical doctor
specializing in pregnancy and childbirth versus a trained professional providing midwifery care.
Anemia in pregnancy -(ANSWER)A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells
or hemoglobin, which is a concern during pregnancy.
Chronic hypertension -(ANSWER)High blood pressure that exists before pregnancy or is
diagnosed before the 20th week of gestation.
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) -(ANSWER)A condition where the heart's mitral valve doesn't
close properly, not commonly reported as a maternal risk factor.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge -(ANSWER)The level of understanding required to recall or
recognize information.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension -(ANSWER)The level of understanding that involves
interpreting and making sense of information.
Prenatal care appointments -(ANSWER)Consistent prenatal care is the best method of
preventing or controlling risk factors associated with infant mortality.
Nutritional status -(ANSWER)An important modifiable risk factor related to prenatal care.
Social worker referral -(ANSWER)Not the most important aspect the nurse should address at the
time of prenatal care.
High-risk problems in pregnancy -(ANSWER)Identifiable issues may require health care to be
provided by a physician.
Obstetrician advice -(ANSWER)Not appropriate for a nurse to advise or manage the type of care
a patient is to receive.
Initial assessment in prenatal care -(ANSWER)The nurse should assess whether the patient
understands the discussion.
Health literacy -(ANSWER)Contributed by using simple, common words; avoiding jargon; and
evaluating patient understanding.
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, Patient education materials -(ANSWER)Often written at too high a level for the average adult,
especially for those with limited English proficiency.
Significant barrier to health care access -(ANSWER)The inability to pay for services is the most
significant barrier.
Adolescent pregnant patients -(ANSWER)Statistically receive less prenatal care, but age is not
the most significant barrier.
Minority status -(ANSWER)Associated with disparities in morbidity and mortality rates, but not
the most significant barrier to access of care.
Educational level -(ANSWER)Disparities are associated with morbidity and mortality rates, but
not the most significant barrier to access of care.
Best action when unsure about a procedure -(ANSWER)Consult the agency's procedure manual
and follow the guidelines for the procedure.
Agency's policies and procedures manual -(ANSWER)Should reflect the current standards of
care and state guidelines.
Nurse's responsibility -(ANSWER)Each nurse is responsible for her own practice and must
follow the standards of care for safe patient care delivery.
Relying on another nurse -(ANSWER)May not always be safe practice.
Physician's responsibility -(ANSWER)Physicians are responsible for their own patient care
activity.
Safe orders from physicians -(ANSWER)Nurses may follow these but are also responsible for
the activities they carry out.
Infant Mortality Rate -(ANSWER)The rate of infant mortality can be reduced through early
prenatal care, which allows for early diagnosis and appropriate interventions.
Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) -(ANSWER)NICUs offer care to high-risk infants after
they are born, providing better access for high-risk care.
Alternative and Complementary Therapies -(ANSWER)These therapies recognize the value of
patients' input into their health care and are part of an integrative approach to health care.
Holistic Approach to Health -(ANSWER)Alternative healing modalities focus on the whole
person, not just the disease.
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