7th Edition
Author(s)Shannon Perry
PublisherPublished
by Mosby Copyright© 2023
ISBN: 9780323776714
,TEST BANK
Maternal Child Nursing Care – Exam Revision Question Bank
Unit 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Chapter Topic: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Coverage:
Advances in the care of mothers and infants
Efforts to reduce health disparities
Contemporary issues and trends
Trends in nursing practice
Question 1
Type: Multiple Choice
A labor and delivery nurse is reviewing changes in modern
maternity care. Which development has contributed most
significantly to improved maternal and newborn outcomes?
A. Restricting family presence during birth
B. Increased use of evidence-based clinical guidelines
C. Eliminating prenatal education programs
D. Reducing postpartum follow-up visits
,Correct Answer
B. Increased use of evidence-based clinical guidelines
Rationale
Evidence-based guidelines promote standardized, research-
supported interventions that reduce complications, improve
safety, and enhance maternal and newborn outcomes.
Incorrect Options
A: Family-centered care supports positive outcomes.
C: Prenatal education improves maternal knowledge and
preparedness.
D: Postpartum follow-up is essential for identifying
complications.
Nursing Process Linkage
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competencies
Recognize Cues → Analyze Cues → Take Action
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Apply
, Question 2
Type: SATA
A nurse participates in initiatives designed to reduce maternal
health disparities. Which actions support this goal? Select all
that apply.
A. Providing interpreter services
B. Assessing social determinants of health
C. Offering culturally sensitive education
D. Limiting patient participation in decision-making
E. Screening for barriers to prenatal care
Correct Answers
A, B, C, E
Rationale
Reducing disparities requires culturally competent care,
communication support, assessment of social factors, and
identification of barriers to care.
Incorrect Option
D: Shared decision-making improves equity and outcomes.
Nursing Process Linkage
Assessment
Clinical Judgment Competencies
Recognize Cues → Analyze Cues