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Maternal-Child Nursing 5th Edition McKinney Test Bank Updated Latest 2025–2026 Comprehensive Exam Prep Resource for Maternal, Newborn, and Pediatric Nursing Mastery with Practice Questions, Detailed Solutions, and Real Exam Insights for Academic Success

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This updated and latest 2025–2026 test bank for Maternal-Child Nursing, 5th Edition by Emily Slone McKinney is a comprehensive academic resource designed to support nursing students in mastering maternal, newborn, and pediatric nursing concepts. It includes a wide range of exam-style questions, accurate answers, and detailed explanations that reinforce understanding of pregnancy care, labor and delivery, postpartum management, neonatal assessment, child growth and development, and common pediatric health conditions. The material strengthens both theoretical knowledge and clinical application, helping students build confidence in real healthcare settings. Ideal for revision, self-assessment, and exam preparation, it helps learners identify knowledge gaps and improve performance. Fully aligned with modern nursing curriculum standards for 2026–2027, this test bank is an essential tool for achieving academic excellence and clinical competence in maternal and child health nursing practice.

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MATERNAL CHILD NURSING 5TH EDITION MCKINNEY TEST BANK
Test Bank - Maternal-Child Nursing (5th Edition by McKinney) 400



Chapter 24: The Childbearing Family with Special Needs
MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A pregnant woman who abuses cocaine admits to exchanging sex for her drug habit. This behavior puts
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her at a greater risk for
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a. Depression of the central nervous system
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b. Hypotension and vasodilation T T




c. Sexually transmitted diseases
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A Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant.
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B Cocaine causes hypertension and vasoconstriction.
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C Sex acts exchanged for drugs place the woman at increased risk for sexually transmitted
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diseases because of multiple partners and lack of protection.
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D Premature delivery of the infant is one of the most common problems associated with cocaine
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use during pregnancy.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 558 | Table 24-1
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OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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2. During which phase of the cycle of violence does the batterer become contrite and remorseful?
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a. Battering phase T




b. Honeymoon phase T




c. Tension-building phase T




d. Increased drug-taking phase
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A During the battering phase violence actually occurs, and the victim feels powerless.
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B During the honeymoon phase, the battered person wants to believe that the battering will
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never happen again, and the batterer will promise anything to get back into the home.
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C During the tension-building phase, the batterer becomes increasingly hostile, swears,
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threatens, throws things, and pushes the battered.
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D Often the batterer increases the use of drugs during the tension-building phase.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 571
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OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
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3. What is a major barrier to health care for teen mothers?
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a. The hospital/clinic is within walking distance of the girls home.
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b. The institution is open days, evenings, and Saturday by special arrangement.
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c. The teen must be prepared to see a different nurse or doctor or both at every visit.
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d. The health care workers have a poN
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A If the hospital/clinic were within walking distance of the girls home, it would prevent the teen
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from missing appointments because of transportation problems.
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B If the institution were open days, evenings, and Saturday by special arrangement, this
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availability would be helpful for teens who work, go to school, or have other time-of-day
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restrictions. Scheduling conflicts are a major barrier to health care.
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C Whenever possible, the teen should be scheduled to see the same nurses and practitioners for
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continuity of care. T T




D A negative attitude is unfortunate, because it discourages families that would benefit most
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from consistent prenatal care.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 555
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OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
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4. Of adolescents who become pregnant, what percentage have had a previous birth?
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Test Bank - Maternal-Child Nursing (5th Edition by McKinney) 402



a. 10%


b. 15%


c. 19%


d. 35%


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A This percentage rate is too low; it is actually 19%.
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B The percentage of teens who have had a previous birth is 19%.
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C 19% of pregnant adolescents have had one or more previous births.
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D This percentage rate is too high when measuring previous adolescent births.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 551
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OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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5. In counseling a patient who has decided to relinquish her baby for adoption, the nurse should
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a. Affirm her decision while acknowledging her maturity in making it.
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b. Question her about her feelings regarding adoption.
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c. Tell her she can always change her mind about adoption.
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d. Ask her if anyone is coercing her into the decision to relinquish her baby.
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ANS: A T




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A A supportive, affirming approach by the nurse will strengthen the patients resolve and help
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her to appreciate the significance of the event. The teen needs help in coping with her
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feelings about this decision. T T T




B It is important for the nurse to support and affirm the decision the patient has made. This will
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strengthen the patients resolve to follow through. Later the patient should be given an
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opportunity to express her feelings. T T T T




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C This should not be an option after the baby is born and placed with the adoptive parents.
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D It is important that the teenager is treated as an adult, with the assumption that she is capable
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of making an important decision on her own.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 551
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OBJ: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
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6. A woman who is older than 35 years may have difficulty achieving pregnancy, because
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a. Personal risk behaviors influence fertility.
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b. She has used contraceptives for an extended time.
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c. Her ovaries may be affected by the aging process.
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d. Prepregnancy medical attention is lacking. T T T T




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A The older adult participates in fewer risk behaviors than the younger adult.
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B The problem is the age of the ovaries, not the past use of contraceptives.
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C Once the mature woman decides to conceive, a delay in becoming pregnant may occur
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because of the normal aging of the ovaries.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 556
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OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
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7. What is most likely to be a concern for the older mother?
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a. The importance of having enough rest and sleep
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b. Information about effective contraceptive methods
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c. Nutrition and diet planning T T T




d. Information about exercise and fitness T T T T





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