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# INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND
PEDIATRIC NURSING## COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM PREP BANK (200+ QUESTIONS)### HIGH-
YIELD CONTENT | NCLEX-STYLE | GRADED A+ |
FIRST TIME PASS
## Section 1: Foundations of Maternity & Pediatric Nursing (15
Questions)
**1.** A nursing student is studying the concept of family-centered care
in maternity nursing. Which statement best describes this approach?
A. The healthcare team makes all decisions for the family
B. The family is considered the constant in the child's life and is central
to care decisions
C. Only the mother's preferences are considered during childbirth
D. The father is excluded from decision-making to reduce stress
**Correct Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Family-centered care recognizes the family as the constant
in the child's life, involving them in all aspects of care and decision-
making. This approach respects family values, beliefs, and cultural
practices.
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**2.** A nurse is explaining the difference between morbidity and
mortality to a group of nursing students. Which statement correctly
defines these terms?
A. Morbidity refers to death rates; mortality refers to disease rates
B. Morbidity refers to illness or disease; mortality refers to death
C. Both terms refer to death rates in different populations
D. Morbidity refers to infant health; mortality refers to maternal health
**Correct Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Morbidity refers to the state of being diseased or unhealthy,
while mortality refers to death rates. In maternal-child health, these
terms are used to track pregnancy-related illness and death.
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**3.** The nurse is caring for a new mother who is from a culture that
practices specific postpartum traditions. What is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A. Discourage the traditions to promote Western medicine
B. Ignore the traditions and follow hospital protocol
C. Respect and incorporate culturally appropriate practices when safe
D. Report the family to social services for unusual practices
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**Correct Answer: C**
*Rationale:* Culturally competent care respects and integrates culturally
appropriate practices as long as they do not harm the mother or baby.
The nurse should assess traditions and incorporate them safely.
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**4.** A community health nurse is planning an intervention to reduce
infant mortality rates. Which priority area should the nurse target?
A. Increasing the number of home births
B. Improving access to prenatal care and reducing preterm births
C. Decreasing the number of cesarean sections
D. Promoting exclusive formula feeding
**Correct Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Access to early and consistent prenatal care significantly
reduces preterm birth and low birth weight, which are major contributors
to infant mortality. Preterm birth is the leading cause of infant death.
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**5.** Which ethical principle is being practiced when a nurse respects
a pregnant woman's decision to refuse a recommended medical
procedure?
A. Beneficence
B. Nonmaleficence
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
**Correct Answer: C**
*Rationale:* Autonomy respects the patient's right to make their own
healthcare decisions, even if those decisions differ from medical
recommendations, provided the patient is informed.
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**6.** A nursing instructor asks students to identify the leading cause of
maternal mortality in the United States. Which answer is correct?
A. Hemorrhage
B. Hypertensive disorders (pre-eclampsia/eclampsia)
C. Cardiovascular conditions
D. Infection
# INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND
PEDIATRIC NURSING## COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM PREP BANK (200+ QUESTIONS)### HIGH-
YIELD CONTENT | NCLEX-STYLE | GRADED A+ |
FIRST TIME PASS
## Section 1: Foundations of Maternity & Pediatric Nursing (15
Questions)
**1.** A nursing student is studying the concept of family-centered care
in maternity nursing. Which statement best describes this approach?
A. The healthcare team makes all decisions for the family
B. The family is considered the constant in the child's life and is central
to care decisions
C. Only the mother's preferences are considered during childbirth
D. The father is excluded from decision-making to reduce stress
**Correct Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Family-centered care recognizes the family as the constant
in the child's life, involving them in all aspects of care and decision-
making. This approach respects family values, beliefs, and cultural
practices.
,2|Page
**2.** A nurse is explaining the difference between morbidity and
mortality to a group of nursing students. Which statement correctly
defines these terms?
A. Morbidity refers to death rates; mortality refers to disease rates
B. Morbidity refers to illness or disease; mortality refers to death
C. Both terms refer to death rates in different populations
D. Morbidity refers to infant health; mortality refers to maternal health
**Correct Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Morbidity refers to the state of being diseased or unhealthy,
while mortality refers to death rates. In maternal-child health, these
terms are used to track pregnancy-related illness and death.
---
**3.** The nurse is caring for a new mother who is from a culture that
practices specific postpartum traditions. What is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A. Discourage the traditions to promote Western medicine
B. Ignore the traditions and follow hospital protocol
C. Respect and incorporate culturally appropriate practices when safe
D. Report the family to social services for unusual practices
,3|Page
**Correct Answer: C**
*Rationale:* Culturally competent care respects and integrates culturally
appropriate practices as long as they do not harm the mother or baby.
The nurse should assess traditions and incorporate them safely.
---
**4.** A community health nurse is planning an intervention to reduce
infant mortality rates. Which priority area should the nurse target?
A. Increasing the number of home births
B. Improving access to prenatal care and reducing preterm births
C. Decreasing the number of cesarean sections
D. Promoting exclusive formula feeding
**Correct Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Access to early and consistent prenatal care significantly
reduces preterm birth and low birth weight, which are major contributors
to infant mortality. Preterm birth is the leading cause of infant death.
, 4|Page
**5.** Which ethical principle is being practiced when a nurse respects
a pregnant woman's decision to refuse a recommended medical
procedure?
A. Beneficence
B. Nonmaleficence
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
**Correct Answer: C**
*Rationale:* Autonomy respects the patient's right to make their own
healthcare decisions, even if those decisions differ from medical
recommendations, provided the patient is informed.
---
**6.** A nursing instructor asks students to identify the leading cause of
maternal mortality in the United States. Which answer is correct?
A. Hemorrhage
B. Hypertensive disorders (pre-eclampsia/eclampsia)
C. Cardiovascular conditions
D. Infection
