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Chapter 1 – A Framework for Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Q1. The primary goal of maternal and child health nursing is:
A. To provide curative treatment to mothers and children
B. To focus only on women during pregnancy and childbirth
C. To promote and maintain the optimal health of families across the lifespan
D. To prevent childhood illness only
Answer: C
Rationale: Maternal and child health nursing is family-centered, preventive, and
health-promoting across the lifespan.
Q2. Which concept best describes family-centered care?
A. The nurse makes all decisions about the child’s care
B. Parents are passive participants in care
C. Parents and families are partners in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of
care
D. The nurse only educates parents after care decisions are made
Answer: C
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes families as integral partners in
decision-making and care.
Q3. Which of the following is considered a leading health indicator for maternal
and child health?
A. Increased elective cesarean rates
B. Infant mortality rate
C. Number of women receiving cosmetic procedures
D. Average maternal age at first pregnancy
Answer: B
Rationale: Infant mortality rate is a major health indicator used to evaluate the
quality of maternal and child health services.
Q4. A nurse teaching students about the scope of maternal-child health nursing
emphasizes that it is:
UPDATED FOR 2025-2026
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Chapter 1 – A Framework for Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Q1. The primary goal of maternal and child health nursing is:
A. To provide curative treatment to mothers and children
B. To focus only on women during pregnancy and childbirth
C. To promote and maintain the optimal health of families across the lifespan
D. To prevent childhood illness only
Answer: C
Rationale: Maternal and child health nursing is family-centered, preventive, and
health-promoting across the lifespan.
Q2. Which concept best describes family-centered care?
A. The nurse makes all decisions about the child’s care
B. Parents are passive participants in care
C. Parents and families are partners in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of
care
D. The nurse only educates parents after care decisions are made
Answer: C
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes families as integral partners in
decision-making and care.
Q3. Which of the following is considered a leading health indicator for maternal
and child health?
A. Increased elective cesarean rates
B. Infant mortality rate
C. Number of women receiving cosmetic procedures
D. Average maternal age at first pregnancy
Answer: B
Rationale: Infant mortality rate is a major health indicator used to evaluate the
quality of maternal and child health services.
Q4. A nurse teaching students about the scope of maternal-child health nursing
emphasizes that it is:
