MATERNAL NEWBORN NURSING CRITICAL
COMPONENTS OF NURSING CARE 4 2026
MOCK PAPER COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
NOTES ANALYTICAL SUMMARY
◉ A maternal medical risk factor associated with pregnancy, but not
the most frequently reported.
Answer: Chronic hypertension
◉ Not among the most frequently reported maternal medical risk
factors in pregnancy.
Answer: Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
◉ A concern in pregnancy, but not one of the most frequently
reported maternal medical risk factors.
Answer: Anemia
◉ One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk
factors.
Answer: Hypertension associated with pregnancy
,◉ A communication framework that stands for Situation,
Background, Assessment, Recommendation.
Answer: SBAR technique
◉ The evolved role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing
families emphasizes this practice.
Answer: Evidence-based approach
◉ The most important action to prevent or control risk factors
associated with infant mortality.
Answer: Prenatal care appointments
◉ Nurses contribute by using simple, common words and evaluating
patient understanding.
Answer: Health literacy
◉ The process of obtaining health information during a prenatal
intake interview.
Answer: Initial assessment
◉ An important modifiable risk factor, but not the most critical
action in the context of infant mortality.
Answer: Nutrition assessment
,◉ May be needed during pregnancy but is not the most important
action for the nurse to take initially.
Answer: Social worker referral
◉ The nurse should not advise the patient on the type of care
provider to see.
Answer: Obstetrician vs. midwife
◉ Should be avoided to ensure patient understanding during
discussions.
Answer: Maternity jargon
◉ Essential for optimal outcomes in contemporary maternity
nursing care.
Answer: Communication with clinicians
◉ A category in the nursing process that emphasizes the importance
of patient assessment.
Answer: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
◉ A category in the nursing process focused on providing safe care.
Answer: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment
, ◉ A category in the nursing process that includes promoting health
and preventing illness.
Answer: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
◉ A level of cognitive understanding required for certain nursing
assessments.
Answer: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
◉ A level of cognitive understanding necessary for interpreting
patient needs.
Answer: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
◉ Not explicitly mentioned, but implied in the context of using
knowledge in practice.
Answer: Cognitive Level: Application
◉ Not explicitly mentioned, but relevant for evaluating patient
information.
Answer: Cognitive Level: Analysis
◉ Not explicitly mentioned, but important for developing patient
care plans.
COMPONENTS OF NURSING CARE 4 2026
MOCK PAPER COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
NOTES ANALYTICAL SUMMARY
◉ A maternal medical risk factor associated with pregnancy, but not
the most frequently reported.
Answer: Chronic hypertension
◉ Not among the most frequently reported maternal medical risk
factors in pregnancy.
Answer: Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
◉ A concern in pregnancy, but not one of the most frequently
reported maternal medical risk factors.
Answer: Anemia
◉ One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk
factors.
Answer: Hypertension associated with pregnancy
,◉ A communication framework that stands for Situation,
Background, Assessment, Recommendation.
Answer: SBAR technique
◉ The evolved role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing
families emphasizes this practice.
Answer: Evidence-based approach
◉ The most important action to prevent or control risk factors
associated with infant mortality.
Answer: Prenatal care appointments
◉ Nurses contribute by using simple, common words and evaluating
patient understanding.
Answer: Health literacy
◉ The process of obtaining health information during a prenatal
intake interview.
Answer: Initial assessment
◉ An important modifiable risk factor, but not the most critical
action in the context of infant mortality.
Answer: Nutrition assessment
,◉ May be needed during pregnancy but is not the most important
action for the nurse to take initially.
Answer: Social worker referral
◉ The nurse should not advise the patient on the type of care
provider to see.
Answer: Obstetrician vs. midwife
◉ Should be avoided to ensure patient understanding during
discussions.
Answer: Maternity jargon
◉ Essential for optimal outcomes in contemporary maternity
nursing care.
Answer: Communication with clinicians
◉ A category in the nursing process that emphasizes the importance
of patient assessment.
Answer: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
◉ A category in the nursing process focused on providing safe care.
Answer: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment
, ◉ A category in the nursing process that includes promoting health
and preventing illness.
Answer: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
◉ A level of cognitive understanding required for certain nursing
assessments.
Answer: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
◉ A level of cognitive understanding necessary for interpreting
patient needs.
Answer: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
◉ Not explicitly mentioned, but implied in the context of using
knowledge in practice.
Answer: Cognitive Level: Application
◉ Not explicitly mentioned, but relevant for evaluating patient
information.
Answer: Cognitive Level: Analysis
◉ Not explicitly mentioned, but important for developing patient
care plans.
