MATERNAL CHILD NURSING CARE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors associated with pregnancy. -
ANS Diabetes mellitus
A maternal medical risk factor associated with pregnancy, but not the most frequently reported.
- ANS Chronic hypertension
Not among the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors in pregnancy. -
ANS Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
A concern in pregnancy, but not one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk
factors. - ANS Anemia
One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors. - ANS Hypertension
associated with pregnancy
A communication framework that stands for Situation, Background, Assessment,
Recommendation. - ANS SBAR technique
The evolved role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families emphasizes this
practice. - ANS Evidence-based approach
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,The most important action to prevent or control risk factors associated with infant mortality. -
ANS Prenatal care appointments
Nurses contribute by using simple, common words and evaluating patient understanding. -
ANS Health literacy
The process of obtaining health information during a prenatal intake interview. - ANS Initial
assessment
An important modifiable risk factor, but not the most critical action in the context of infant
mortality. - ANS Nutrition assessment
May be needed during pregnancy but is not the most important action for the nurse to take
initially. - ANS Social worker referral
The nurse should not advise the patient on the type of care provider to see. -
ANS Obstetrician vs. midwife
Should be avoided to ensure patient understanding during discussions. - ANS Maternity
jargon
Essential for optimal outcomes in contemporary maternity nursing care. -
ANS Communication with clinicians
A category in the nursing process that emphasizes the importance of patient assessment. -
ANS Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
A category in the nursing process focused on providing safe care. - ANS Client Needs: Safe
and Effective Care Environment
A category in the nursing process that includes promoting health and preventing illness. -
ANS Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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, A level of cognitive understanding required for certain nursing assessments. - ANS Cognitive
Level: Knowledge
A level of cognitive understanding necessary for interpreting patient needs. - ANS Cognitive
Level: Comprehension
Not explicitly mentioned, but implied in the context of using knowledge in practice. -
ANS Cognitive Level: Application
Not explicitly mentioned, but relevant for evaluating patient information. - ANS Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Not explicitly mentioned, but important for developing patient care plans. - ANS Cognitive
Level: Synthesis
Not explicitly mentioned, but essential for assessing patient outcomes. - ANS Cognitive Level:
Evaluation
Associated with both diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy. - ANS Maternal obesity
The continuum of care provided by nurses throughout pregnancy and childbirth. -
ANS Childbearing cycle
The time frame during which nurses care for women in various settings. - ANS Prenatal
period
Alternative care settings where nurses provide care for childbearing families. - ANS Birthing
centers
One of the settings where nurses provide care for childbearing families. - ANS Home care
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors associated with pregnancy. -
ANS Diabetes mellitus
A maternal medical risk factor associated with pregnancy, but not the most frequently reported.
- ANS Chronic hypertension
Not among the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors in pregnancy. -
ANS Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
A concern in pregnancy, but not one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk
factors. - ANS Anemia
One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors. - ANS Hypertension
associated with pregnancy
A communication framework that stands for Situation, Background, Assessment,
Recommendation. - ANS SBAR technique
The evolved role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families emphasizes this
practice. - ANS Evidence-based approach
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,The most important action to prevent or control risk factors associated with infant mortality. -
ANS Prenatal care appointments
Nurses contribute by using simple, common words and evaluating patient understanding. -
ANS Health literacy
The process of obtaining health information during a prenatal intake interview. - ANS Initial
assessment
An important modifiable risk factor, but not the most critical action in the context of infant
mortality. - ANS Nutrition assessment
May be needed during pregnancy but is not the most important action for the nurse to take
initially. - ANS Social worker referral
The nurse should not advise the patient on the type of care provider to see. -
ANS Obstetrician vs. midwife
Should be avoided to ensure patient understanding during discussions. - ANS Maternity
jargon
Essential for optimal outcomes in contemporary maternity nursing care. -
ANS Communication with clinicians
A category in the nursing process that emphasizes the importance of patient assessment. -
ANS Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
A category in the nursing process focused on providing safe care. - ANS Client Needs: Safe
and Effective Care Environment
A category in the nursing process that includes promoting health and preventing illness. -
ANS Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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, A level of cognitive understanding required for certain nursing assessments. - ANS Cognitive
Level: Knowledge
A level of cognitive understanding necessary for interpreting patient needs. - ANS Cognitive
Level: Comprehension
Not explicitly mentioned, but implied in the context of using knowledge in practice. -
ANS Cognitive Level: Application
Not explicitly mentioned, but relevant for evaluating patient information. - ANS Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Not explicitly mentioned, but important for developing patient care plans. - ANS Cognitive
Level: Synthesis
Not explicitly mentioned, but essential for assessing patient outcomes. - ANS Cognitive Level:
Evaluation
Associated with both diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy. - ANS Maternal obesity
The continuum of care provided by nurses throughout pregnancy and childbirth. -
ANS Childbearing cycle
The time frame during which nurses care for women in various settings. - ANS Prenatal
period
Alternative care settings where nurses provide care for childbearing families. - ANS Birthing
centers
One of the settings where nurses provide care for childbearing families. - ANS Home care
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