MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING
5TH EDITION
AUTHOR(S)SUSAN SCOTT RICCI;
TERRI KYLE; SUSAN CARMAN
TEST BANK
1) Historical Development of Maternal and Newborn Health
Care
Reference: Chapter 1 — Historical Development of Maternal
and Newborn Health Care
Stem:
A postpartum nurse is orienting a new graduate to a unit
that emphasizes rooming-in, breastfeeding support, and
teaching parents how to care for the newborn before
discharge. The new graduate says, “This seems very different
from the old model of care where the baby was separated
,from the mother.” Which statement by the preceptor best
explains this change?
Options:
A. Maternal-newborn care now focuses mainly on treating
complications after discharge.
B. Maternal-newborn care has shifted toward family-
centered, preventive, and continuous care.
C. Maternal-newborn care now relies less on education and
more on provider-directed decisions.
D. Maternal-newborn care is designed primarily to reduce
the length of pregnancy.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
Correct Answer: Modern maternal-newborn care
emphasizes prevention, education, bonding, and family
participation across the continuum of care. This approach
supports safer transitions, earlier problem detection, and
stronger parent-infant attachment.
Incorrect A: The focus is not mainly on post-discharge
treatment; prevention and early teaching are central.
Incorrect C: Education remains essential, and care is not
provider-only.
Incorrect D: The goal is not to reduce pregnancy length but
to promote healthy outcomes for mother and newborn.
,Teaching Point:
Family-centered education improves maternal-newborn
outcomes and supports safe discharge.
Citation:
Ricci, S. S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (n.d.). Maternity and
pediatric nursing (5th ed.), Chapter 1: Historical development
of maternal and newborn health care.
2) Historical Development of Pediatric Nursing
Reference: Chapter 1 — Historical Development of Pediatric
Nursing
Stem:
A child with asthma is admitted for an exacerbation. The
nurse includes the parents in teaching, assesses the child’s
developmental level, and coordinates follow-up with the
school health nurse. The student asks why care is so broad
rather than focused only on the breathing problem. What is
the best response?
Options:
A. Pediatric nursing now focuses mainly on short-term
hospital treatment.
B. Pediatric nursing includes growth, development,
prevention, and family involvement.
C. Pediatric nursing is the same as adult nursing, only with
smaller equipment.
, D. Pediatric nursing is centered on the child alone to avoid
confusing the family.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
Correct Answer: Pediatric nursing addresses development,
prevention, family-centered care, and coordination across
settings. This approach supports both the child’s immediate
condition and long-term health.
Incorrect A: Pediatric nursing is not limited to short-term
treatment.
Incorrect C: Children are not just “small adults”; their care
requires developmental and family-based planning.
Incorrect D: Families are essential partners in pediatric care.
Teaching Point:
Pediatric care is developmental, family-centered, and
prevention-oriented.
Citation:
Ricci, S. S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (n.d.). Maternity and
pediatric nursing (5th ed.), Chapter 1: Historical development
of pediatric nursing.
3) Mortality and Morbidity
Reference: Chapter 1 — Health Status of Women and
Children: Mortality and Morbidity
NURSING
5TH EDITION
AUTHOR(S)SUSAN SCOTT RICCI;
TERRI KYLE; SUSAN CARMAN
TEST BANK
1) Historical Development of Maternal and Newborn Health
Care
Reference: Chapter 1 — Historical Development of Maternal
and Newborn Health Care
Stem:
A postpartum nurse is orienting a new graduate to a unit
that emphasizes rooming-in, breastfeeding support, and
teaching parents how to care for the newborn before
discharge. The new graduate says, “This seems very different
from the old model of care where the baby was separated
,from the mother.” Which statement by the preceptor best
explains this change?
Options:
A. Maternal-newborn care now focuses mainly on treating
complications after discharge.
B. Maternal-newborn care has shifted toward family-
centered, preventive, and continuous care.
C. Maternal-newborn care now relies less on education and
more on provider-directed decisions.
D. Maternal-newborn care is designed primarily to reduce
the length of pregnancy.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
Correct Answer: Modern maternal-newborn care
emphasizes prevention, education, bonding, and family
participation across the continuum of care. This approach
supports safer transitions, earlier problem detection, and
stronger parent-infant attachment.
Incorrect A: The focus is not mainly on post-discharge
treatment; prevention and early teaching are central.
Incorrect C: Education remains essential, and care is not
provider-only.
Incorrect D: The goal is not to reduce pregnancy length but
to promote healthy outcomes for mother and newborn.
,Teaching Point:
Family-centered education improves maternal-newborn
outcomes and supports safe discharge.
Citation:
Ricci, S. S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (n.d.). Maternity and
pediatric nursing (5th ed.), Chapter 1: Historical development
of maternal and newborn health care.
2) Historical Development of Pediatric Nursing
Reference: Chapter 1 — Historical Development of Pediatric
Nursing
Stem:
A child with asthma is admitted for an exacerbation. The
nurse includes the parents in teaching, assesses the child’s
developmental level, and coordinates follow-up with the
school health nurse. The student asks why care is so broad
rather than focused only on the breathing problem. What is
the best response?
Options:
A. Pediatric nursing now focuses mainly on short-term
hospital treatment.
B. Pediatric nursing includes growth, development,
prevention, and family involvement.
C. Pediatric nursing is the same as adult nursing, only with
smaller equipment.
, D. Pediatric nursing is centered on the child alone to avoid
confusing the family.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
Correct Answer: Pediatric nursing addresses development,
prevention, family-centered care, and coordination across
settings. This approach supports both the child’s immediate
condition and long-term health.
Incorrect A: Pediatric nursing is not limited to short-term
treatment.
Incorrect C: Children are not just “small adults”; their care
requires developmental and family-based planning.
Incorrect D: Families are essential partners in pediatric care.
Teaching Point:
Pediatric care is developmental, family-centered, and
prevention-oriented.
Citation:
Ricci, S. S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (n.d.). Maternity and
pediatric nursing (5th ed.), Chapter 1: Historical development
of pediatric nursing.
3) Mortality and Morbidity
Reference: Chapter 1 — Health Status of Women and
Children: Mortality and Morbidity
