7th Edition
• Author(s)Shannon Perry
• ISBN: 9780323776714
TEST BANK
,Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th Edition)
PART 1: MATERNITY NURSING
UNIT 1: Introduction to Maternity Nursing
Topic: 21st-Century Maternity Nursing
Subtopics:
• Advances in the Care of Mothers and Infants
• Efforts to Reduce Health Disparities
• Contemporary Issues and Trends
• Trends in Nursing Practice
Exam Revision Question Bank (20 Questions)
Question 1 – Multiple Choice
A maternity nurse explains recent improvements in maternal
and infant outcomes. Which advancement has contributed
most significantly to reducing neonatal mortality?
A. Increased use of herbal therapies during labor
B. Advances in neonatal intensive care technology
C. Decreased prenatal screening programs
D. Restriction of breastfeeding education
Correct Answer
,B. Advances in neonatal intensive care technology
Rationale
Technological advances in neonatal intensive care units
(NICUs), including surfactant therapy, mechanical ventilation,
and improved monitoring, have significantly improved survival
rates among premature and critically ill newborns.
Incorrect Options
• A: Herbal therapies have not substantially reduced
neonatal mortality.
• C: Prenatal screening improves outcomes and should not
be decreased.
• D: Breastfeeding education improves infant health
outcomes.
Nursing Process
Implementation
Clinical Judgment Competency
Evaluate Outcomes
Difficulty
Moderate
Bloom's Level
Application
, Question 2 – Multiple Choice
A nurse is planning community interventions to reduce
maternal mortality. Which strategy best addresses health
disparities?
A. Providing identical education materials to all patients
B. Limiting services to high-income families
C. Offering culturally appropriate prenatal care and interpreter
services
D. Scheduling appointments only during business hours
Correct Answer
C. Offering culturally appropriate prenatal care and
interpreter services
Rationale
Culturally competent care and language services improve
access, communication, and health outcomes among
vulnerable populations.
Incorrect Options
• A: Equal treatment does not always ensure equitable
outcomes.
• B: Excludes vulnerable populations.
• D: Creates barriers to access.
Nursing Process
Planning