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 first-time pregnant client asks how
maternal and child health care priorities differ today compared
with 50 years ago. Which nursing statement best illustrates the
shift in focus described in the text?
A. “Today care emphasizes hospitalization of all births to reduce
neonatal mortality.”
B. “Contemporary care focuses on family-centered, community-
based preventive services.”
C. “Current practice discourages community programs and
relies on specialists only.”
D. “Modern care returns to home births with no formal prenatal
,screening.”
Correct Answer — B
Rationales — Correct: Contemporary maternal–child health has
moved toward family-centered, community-based preventive
services that address population health and continuity of care.
Incorrect A: Hospitalization of all births was more characteristic
of an earlier era; modern care emphasizes appropriate settings
and choice.
Incorrect C: Contemporary practice values primary care and
community programs alongside specialists.
Incorrect D: While home birth is an option for some, it’s not
representative of the overall shift in priorities.
Teaching Point — Maternal–child care now emphasizes
prevention, community services, and family involvement.
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 student asks why understanding historical
development of maternal–child health matters for modern
nursing practice. Which rationale best reflects the textbook’s
perspective?
A. “History only provides trivia about past clinicians.”
B. “Historical trends show why current policies and nurse roles
evolved.”
,C. “History proves that current practices are always superior.”
D. “Historical knowledge replaces current evidence-based
practice.”
Correct Answer — B
Rationales — Correct: Historical trends explain how policies,
population health approaches, and nursing roles developed,
informing present practice and advocacy.
Incorrect A: The text frames history as context for policy and
role development, not trivia.
Incorrect C: History does not assert superiority of current
practices; it explains evolution.
Incorrect D: Historical knowledge complements but does not
replace evidence-based practice.
Teaching Point — History clarifies how policy and professional
roles evolved; use it to inform advocacy.
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 clinic nurse prepares a community
presentation on reductions in maternal and newborn mortality
over time. Which point best links historical interventions to
improved outcomes?
A. “Public health measures and prenatal care contributed to
, decreased mortality.”
B. “Mortality fell primarily because families had more children.”
C. “Technology had no role in changing maternal–newborn
outcomes.”
D. “Declines in mortality are unrelated to social policies.”
Correct Answer — A
Rationales — Correct: The textbook links public health
measures, improved prenatal care, sanitation, and access to
skilled birth attendance with reductions in mortality.
Incorrect B: Higher fertility would typically increase maternal
risk and is not the reason for mortality decline.
Incorrect C: Technology and medical advances are important
contributors.
Incorrect D: Social policies (e.g., sanitation, immunization
programs) are directly related to improved outcomes.
Teaching Point — Prenatal care, public health, and skilled
attendance reduced maternal–newborn mortality.
Citation — Ricci, S. S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2024). Maternity
and Pediatric Nursing (5th Ed.). Ch. 1.
4.
Reference — Ch. 1 — The History of Child Health and Child
Health Care
Question Stem — A pediatric nurse is designing an outreach
program for infant immunizations in a community with
historically high childhood mortality. Which historical lesson
5TH EDITION
AUTHOR(S)SUSAN SCOTT RICCI; TERRI
KYLE; SUSAN CARMAN
TEST BANK
1.
Reference — Ch. 1 — Introduction
Question Stem — A first-time pregnant client asks how
maternal and child health care priorities differ today compared
with 50 years ago. Which nursing statement best illustrates the
shift in focus described in the text?
A. “Today care emphasizes hospitalization of all births to reduce
neonatal mortality.”
B. “Contemporary care focuses on family-centered, community-
based preventive services.”
C. “Current practice discourages community programs and
relies on specialists only.”
D. “Modern care returns to home births with no formal prenatal
,screening.”
Correct Answer — B
Rationales — Correct: Contemporary maternal–child health has
moved toward family-centered, community-based preventive
services that address population health and continuity of care.
Incorrect A: Hospitalization of all births was more characteristic
of an earlier era; modern care emphasizes appropriate settings
and choice.
Incorrect C: Contemporary practice values primary care and
community programs alongside specialists.
Incorrect D: While home birth is an option for some, it’s not
representative of the overall shift in priorities.
Teaching Point — Maternal–child care now emphasizes
prevention, community services, and family involvement.
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 student asks why understanding historical
development of maternal–child health matters for modern
nursing practice. Which rationale best reflects the textbook’s
perspective?
A. “History only provides trivia about past clinicians.”
B. “Historical trends show why current policies and nurse roles
evolved.”
,C. “History proves that current practices are always superior.”
D. “Historical knowledge replaces current evidence-based
practice.”
Correct Answer — B
Rationales — Correct: Historical trends explain how policies,
population health approaches, and nursing roles developed,
informing present practice and advocacy.
Incorrect A: The text frames history as context for policy and
role development, not trivia.
Incorrect C: History does not assert superiority of current
practices; it explains evolution.
Incorrect D: Historical knowledge complements but does not
replace evidence-based practice.
Teaching Point — History clarifies how policy and professional
roles evolved; use it to inform advocacy.
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 clinic nurse prepares a community
presentation on reductions in maternal and newborn mortality
over time. Which point best links historical interventions to
improved outcomes?
A. “Public health measures and prenatal care contributed to
, decreased mortality.”
B. “Mortality fell primarily because families had more children.”
C. “Technology had no role in changing maternal–newborn
outcomes.”
D. “Declines in mortality are unrelated to social policies.”
Correct Answer — A
Rationales — Correct: The textbook links public health
measures, improved prenatal care, sanitation, and access to
skilled birth attendance with reductions in mortality.
Incorrect B: Higher fertility would typically increase maternal
risk and is not the reason for mortality decline.
Incorrect C: Technology and medical advances are important
contributors.
Incorrect D: Social policies (e.g., sanitation, immunization
programs) are directly related to improved outcomes.
Teaching Point — Prenatal care, public health, and skilled
attendance reduced maternal–newborn mortality.
Citation — Ricci, S. S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2024). Maternity
and Pediatric Nursing (5th Ed.). Ch. 1.
4.
Reference — Ch. 1 — The History of Child Health and Child
Health Care
Question Stem — A pediatric nurse is designing an outreach
program for infant immunizations in a community with
historically high childhood mortality. Which historical lesson
