7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Maternal-Child Nursing Examination Revision Bank
Part 1: Maternity Nursing
Unit 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Topic: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Subtopics Covered
• Advances in the care of mothers and infants
• Efforts to reduce health disparities
• Contemporary issues and trends
• Trends in nursing practice
Total Questions: 20
Formats Included: MCQ, SATA, NGN Case Studies, Bow-Tie,
Matrix/Grid
Difficulty Mix: Moderate to Advanced NCLEX-style
QUESTION 1 (MCQ)
A maternity unit is implementing evidence-based practices to
improve maternal and newborn outcomes. Which intervention
best reflects a major advancement in 21st-century maternity
care?
A. Routine separation of mother and infant after birth
B. Restricting family involvement during hospitalization
,C. Skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth when clinically
stable
D. Delaying breastfeeding for 24 hours
Correct Answer
C. Skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth when clinically
stable
Rationale
Immediate skin-to-skin contact promotes thermoregulation,
bonding, breastfeeding success, and physiologic stability in
newborns.
Incorrect Options
• A: Separation may interfere with bonding and
breastfeeding.
• B: Family-centered care encourages participation.
• D: Early breastfeeding initiation is recommended.
Nursing Process
Implementation
Clinical Judgment
Take Action
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
, Apply
QUESTION 2 (MCQ)
A nurse is reviewing maternal mortality data. Which population
would most likely benefit from targeted interventions to reduce
health disparities?
A. Populations with equal access to healthcare
B. Communities experiencing barriers to prenatal care
C. Women receiving continuous prenatal care
D. Mothers with private insurance and regular follow-up
Correct Answer
B. Communities experiencing barriers to prenatal care
Rationale
Health disparities are associated with reduced access to care,
socioeconomic challenges, and structural barriers.
Incorrect Options
• A: Fewer disparities exist when access is equal.
• C: Continuous care improves outcomes.
• D: Regular follow-up decreases risk.
Nursing Process
Assessment