MATERNAL CHILD NURSING CARE
7TH EDITION
AUTHOR(S)SHANNON PERRY
TEST BANK
1) Reference
21st-Century Maternity Nursing — Evidence-Based, Family-
Centered Care
Clinical Stem:
A postpartum nurse is caring for a healthy first-time mother
who says, “My mother told me to rest and let the baby sleep as
long as possible.” The nurse notes the infant has not fed for 4
hours and the mother is unsure how often the baby should
nurse. Which nursing action is best?
Options:
A. Tell the mother newborns usually feed every 2 to 3 hours
,and assess latch
B. Encourage the mother to let the infant sleep until the baby
wakes naturally
C. Reassure the mother that feeding patterns become
predictable after 2 weeks
D. Suggest formula supplementation to reduce maternal
fatigue
Correct Answer:
A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: Newborn feeding patterns require timely
assessment and teaching, especially for breastfeeding initiation.
A nurse should support feeding every 2 to 3 hours and evaluate
latch to promote adequate intake and prevent dehydration or
hypoglycemia.
B: Allowing prolonged sleep without feeding may delay
intake in the early newborn period. This ignores a priority
teaching need.
C: Feeding patterns may not be predictable this early, and
the mother needs immediate guidance.
D: Formula supplementation is not the first intervention
when breastfeeding support is needed and may be
unnecessary.
,Teaching Point:
Early newborn feeding support prevents poor intake and
promotes successful breastfeeding.
Citation:
Perry, S. (2023). Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th ed.). 21st-
century maternity nursing: Advances in the care of mothers and
infants.
2) Reference
Advances in the Care of Mothers and Infants — Skin-to-Skin
Care
Clinical Stem:
Immediately after birth, a healthy term newborn is placed on
the mother’s chest. The mother asks why the nurse is not
taking the baby to the warmer right away. Which response best
explains the benefit of this practice?
Options:
A. It helps stabilize the newborn’s temperature, heart rate, and
blood glucose
B. It prevents the baby from crying and needing future
assessments
C. It replaces the need for vitamin K and eye prophylaxis
D. It eliminates the need for breastfeeding teaching later
, Correct Answer:
A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: Skin-to-skin contact supports physiologic
stabilization, bonding, and early feeding readiness. It is a widely
used evidence-based intervention in modern maternity nursing.
B: Skin-to-skin does not eliminate crying or the need for
ongoing assessment.
C: It does not replace routine newborn medications or
prophylaxis.
D: Teaching is still needed, even when early bonding is
supported.
Teaching Point:
Skin-to-skin contact promotes newborn stability and
breastfeeding success.
Citation:
Perry, S. (2023). Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th ed.).
Advances in the care of mothers and infants.
3) Reference
Contemporary Issues and Trends — Maternal Health
Disparities
7TH EDITION
AUTHOR(S)SHANNON PERRY
TEST BANK
1) Reference
21st-Century Maternity Nursing — Evidence-Based, Family-
Centered Care
Clinical Stem:
A postpartum nurse is caring for a healthy first-time mother
who says, “My mother told me to rest and let the baby sleep as
long as possible.” The nurse notes the infant has not fed for 4
hours and the mother is unsure how often the baby should
nurse. Which nursing action is best?
Options:
A. Tell the mother newborns usually feed every 2 to 3 hours
,and assess latch
B. Encourage the mother to let the infant sleep until the baby
wakes naturally
C. Reassure the mother that feeding patterns become
predictable after 2 weeks
D. Suggest formula supplementation to reduce maternal
fatigue
Correct Answer:
A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: Newborn feeding patterns require timely
assessment and teaching, especially for breastfeeding initiation.
A nurse should support feeding every 2 to 3 hours and evaluate
latch to promote adequate intake and prevent dehydration or
hypoglycemia.
B: Allowing prolonged sleep without feeding may delay
intake in the early newborn period. This ignores a priority
teaching need.
C: Feeding patterns may not be predictable this early, and
the mother needs immediate guidance.
D: Formula supplementation is not the first intervention
when breastfeeding support is needed and may be
unnecessary.
,Teaching Point:
Early newborn feeding support prevents poor intake and
promotes successful breastfeeding.
Citation:
Perry, S. (2023). Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th ed.). 21st-
century maternity nursing: Advances in the care of mothers and
infants.
2) Reference
Advances in the Care of Mothers and Infants — Skin-to-Skin
Care
Clinical Stem:
Immediately after birth, a healthy term newborn is placed on
the mother’s chest. The mother asks why the nurse is not
taking the baby to the warmer right away. Which response best
explains the benefit of this practice?
Options:
A. It helps stabilize the newborn’s temperature, heart rate, and
blood glucose
B. It prevents the baby from crying and needing future
assessments
C. It replaces the need for vitamin K and eye prophylaxis
D. It eliminates the need for breastfeeding teaching later
, Correct Answer:
A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: Skin-to-skin contact supports physiologic
stabilization, bonding, and early feeding readiness. It is a widely
used evidence-based intervention in modern maternity nursing.
B: Skin-to-skin does not eliminate crying or the need for
ongoing assessment.
C: It does not replace routine newborn medications or
prophylaxis.
D: Teaching is still needed, even when early bonding is
supported.
Teaching Point:
Skin-to-skin contact promotes newborn stability and
breastfeeding success.
Citation:
Perry, S. (2023). Maternal Child Nursing Care (7th ed.).
Advances in the care of mothers and infants.
3) Reference
Contemporary Issues and Trends — Maternal Health
Disparities
