MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE
2026 FULL STUDY GUIDE WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉What is the standard of care in nursing? Answer: The level of
practice that a reasonably prudent nurse would provide in similar
circumstances.
◉What are sentinel events in healthcare? Answer: Unexpected
occurrences involving death or serious injury not related to the
natural course of a patient's condition.
◉What does 'failure to rescue' refer to in nursing? Answer: The
failure to recognize or act on early signs of patient distress.
◉What are health disparities? Answer: Differences in health
outcomes among different population groups.
◉What are some global health concerns nurses should be aware of?
Answer: Human trafficking and female genital mutilation.
2026 FULL STUDY GUIDE WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉What is the standard of care in nursing? Answer: The level of
practice that a reasonably prudent nurse would provide in similar
circumstances.
◉What are sentinel events in healthcare? Answer: Unexpected
occurrences involving death or serious injury not related to the
natural course of a patient's condition.
◉What does 'failure to rescue' refer to in nursing? Answer: The
failure to recognize or act on early signs of patient distress.
◉What are health disparities? Answer: Differences in health
outcomes among different population groups.
◉What are some global health concerns nurses should be aware of?
Answer: Human trafficking and female genital mutilation.
