7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• ISBN: 9780323776714
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,Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th Edition) – Exam Revision
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Part 1: Maternity Nursing
Unit 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Topic: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Coverage:
• Advances in the care of mothers and infants
• Efforts to reduce health disparities
• Contemporary issues and trends
• Trends in nursing practice
Question 1: Multiple Choice
A labor and delivery nurse is discussing current advances in
maternity care with a nursing student. Which statement by the
student demonstrates understanding of contemporary
maternity nursing?
A. "Most childbirth care is now focused primarily on treatment
rather than prevention."
B. "Evidence-based practice guides maternal and newborn
interventions."
C. "Family participation during childbirth has decreased
significantly."
,D. "Technology has replaced the need for nursing
assessments."
Correct Answer
B. Evidence-based practice guides maternal and newborn
interventions.
Rationale
Modern maternity nursing relies heavily on evidence-based
practice (EBP) to improve outcomes for mothers and infants.
Incorrect Options
• A: Prevention and health promotion are major priorities.
• C: Family-centered care has expanded.
• D: Technology supplements but does not replace nursing
judgment.
Nursing Process
Assessment, Planning
Clinical Judgment Competency
Recognize Cues
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Understanding
, Question 2: Multiple Choice
A nurse participates in a community initiative aimed at reducing
maternal mortality among underserved populations. Which
nursing action best supports this goal?
A. Limiting prenatal education to high-risk clients
B. Providing culturally sensitive prenatal care
C. Reducing postpartum follow-up visits
D. Standardizing care without considering patient preferences
Correct Answer
B. Providing culturally sensitive prenatal care
Rationale
Culturally responsive care improves access, communication,
trust, and health outcomes.
Incorrect Options
• A: Education should be accessible to all.
• C: Postpartum follow-up is essential.
• D: Individualized care is preferred.
Nursing Process
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Take Action