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This comprehensive test bank for Maternal-Child Nursing 5th Edition by McKinney is an essential academic resource designed to help nursing students master both maternal and pediatric nursing concepts across the continuum of care. The material includes a wide range of examination-style questions and answers covering prenatal care, pregnancy physiology, labor and delivery, postpartum care, neonatal assessment, infant and child development, family-centered nursing care, common pediatric disorders, immunizations, nutrition, and evidence-based maternal-child health practices. It is structured to strengthen critical thinking, clinical judgment, and safe patient care decision-making skills required in obstetric and pediatric nursing environments. This resource supports preparation for examinations, quizzes, assignments, and clinical evaluations while reinforcing core maternal-child nursing concepts. The content aligns with current nursing education standards and emphasizes holistic, safe, and family-centered care. Ideal for comprehensive review, self-assessment, and academic success, this updated study guide helps learners improve knowledge retention, enhance clinical competence, and achieve excellence throughout the 2026–2027 academic year.

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MATERNAL CHILD NURSING 5TH EDITION MCKINNEY TES BANK J




Tes Bank - Maternal-Child Nursing (5th Edition by McKinney)
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Chapter 24: The Childbearing Family with Special Needs
MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A pregnant woman who abuses cocaine admits to exchanging sex for her drug habit. This behavior puts her at
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a greater risk for
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a. Depression of the central nervous system J J J J J




b. Hypotension and vasodilation J J




c. Sexually transmitted diseases
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d. Postmature birth J J




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A Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant. J J J J J J




B Cocaine causes hypertension and vasoconstriction.
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C Sex acts exchanged for drugs place the woman at increased risk for sexually transmitted
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diseases because of multiple partners and lack of protection.
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D Premature delivery of the infant is one of the most common problems associated with cocaine use
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during pregnancy. J




PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 558 | Table 24-1
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OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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2. During which phase of the cycle of violence does the batterer become contrite and remorseful?
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a. Battering phase J




b. Honeymoon phase J




c. Tension-building phase J




d. Increased drug-taking phaseJ J J




ANS: B J




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A During the battering phase violence actually occurs, and the victim feels powerless.
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B During the honeymoon phase, the battered person wants to believe that the battering will never
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happen again, and the batterer will promise anything to get back into the home.
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C During the tension-building phase, the batterer becomes increasingly hostile, swears,
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threatens, throws things, and pushes the battered. J J J J J J




D Often the batterer increases the use of drugs during the tension-building phase.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 571
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OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
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3. What is a major barrier to health care for teen mothers?
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a. The hospital/clinic is within walking distance of the girls home.
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b. The institution is open days, evenings, and Saturday by special arrangement.
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c. The teen must be prepared to see a different nurse or doctor or both at every visit.
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d. The health care workers have a poN
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A If the hospital/clinic were within walking distance of the girls home, it would prevent the teen from
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missing appointments because of transportation problems.
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B If the institution were open days, evenings, and Saturday by special arrangement, this
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availability would be helpful for teens who work, go to school, or have other time-of-day
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restrictions. Scheduling conflicts are a major barrier to health care. J J J J J J J J J




C Whenever possible, the teen should be scheduled to see the same nurses and practitioners for
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continuity of care. J J




D A negative attitude is unfortunate, because it discourages families that would benefit most from
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consistent prenatal care. J J




PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 555
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OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
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4. Of adolescents who become pregnant, what percentage have had a previous birth?
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a. 10%


b. 15%


c. 19%


d. 35%


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A This percentage rate is too low; it is actually 19%.
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B The percentage of teens who have had a previous birth is 19%.
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C 19% of pregnant adolescents have had one or more previous births.
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D This percentage rate is too high when measuring previous adolescent births.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 551
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OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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5. In counseling a patient who has decided to relinquish her baby for adoption, the nurse should
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a. Affirm her decision while acknowledging her maturity in making it.
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b. Question her about her feelings regarding adoption.
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c. Tell her she can always change her mind about adoption.
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d. Ask her if anyone is coercing her into the decision to relinquish her baby.
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A A supportive, affirming approach by the nurse will strengthen the patients resolve and help her to
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appreciate the significance of the event. The teen needs help in coping with her feelings about this
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decision.


B It is important for the nurse to support and affirm the decision the patient has made. This will
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strengthen the patients resolve to follow through. Later the patient should be given an opportunity to
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express her feelings. J J




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C This should not be an option after the baby is born and placed with the adoptive parents.
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D It is important that the teenager is treated as an adult, with the assumption that she is capable of
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making an important decision on her own. J J J J J J




PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 551
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OBJ: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
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6. A woman who is older than 35 years may have difficulty achieving pregnancy, because
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a. Personal risk behaviors influence fertility.
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b. She has used contraceptives for an extended time.
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c. Her ovaries may be affected by the aging process.
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d. Prepregnancy medical attention is lacking. J J J J




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A The older adult participates in fewer risk behaviors than the younger adult.
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B The problem is the age of the ovaries, not the past use of contraceptives.
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C Once the mature woman decides to conceive, a delay in becoming pregnant may occur
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because of the normal aging of the ovaries. J J J J J J J




D Prepregnancy medical care is available and encouraged. J J J J J J




PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 556
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OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
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7. What is most likely to be a concern for the older mother?
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a. The importance of having enough rest and sleep
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b. Information about effective contraceptive methods J J J J




c. Nutrition and diet planning J J J




d. Information about exercise and fitness J J J J





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