Test Bank For Maternal Child Nursing Care 7th Edition by
Shannon E. Perry, Marilyn J. Hockenberry, Mary
Catherine Cashion Chapter 1-50 Complete .Latest updated
2023
Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing
1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most
frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is:
a. Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension.
b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia.
ANS: A
2. To ensure optimal outcomes for the patient, the contemporary maternity nurse must
incorporate both teamwork and communication with clinicians into her care delivery, The SBAR
technique of communication is an easy-to-remember mechanism for communication. Which of
the following correctly defines this acronym?
a. Situation, baseline assessment, response
b. Situation, background, assessment, recommendation
c. Subjective background, assessment, recommendation
d. Situation, background, anticipated recommendation
ANS: B
3. The role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families has evolved to emphasize:
a. Providing care to patients directly at the bedside.
,Test Bank For Maternal Child Nursing Care 7th Edition by
Shannon E. Perry, Marilyn J. Hockenberry, Mary
Catherine Cashion Chapter 1-50 Complete .Latest updated
2023
b. Primarily hospital care of maternity patients.
c. Practice using an evidence-based approach.
d. Planning patient care to cover longer hospital stays.
ANS: C
4. A 23-year-old African-American woman is pregnant with her first child. Based on the statistics
for infant mortality, which plan is most important for the nurse to implement?
a. Perform a nutrition assessment.
b. Refer the woman to a social worker.
c. Advise the woman to see an obstetrician, not a midwife.
d. Explain to the woman the importance of keeping her prenatal care appointments.
ANS: D
5. During a prenatal intake interview, the nurse is in the process of obtaining an initial
assessment of a 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency. It is important for
the nurse to:
a. Use maternity jargon in order for the patient to become familiar with these terms.
,Test Bank For Maternal Child Nursing Care 7th Edition by
Shannon E. Perry, Marilyn J. Hockenberry, Mary
Catherine Cashion Chapter 1-50 Complete .Latest updated
2023
b Speak quickly and efficiently to expedite the visit.
.
, Test Bank For Maternal Child Nursing Care 7th Edition by
Shannon E. Perry, Marilyn J. Hockenberry, Mary
Catherine Cashion Chapter 1-50 Complete .Latest updated
2023
c. Provide the patient with handouts.
d Assess whether the patient understands the discussion.
ANS: D
6. When managing health care for pregnant women at a prenatal clinic, the nurse should
recognize that the most significant barrier to access to care is the pregnant woman‘s:
a. Age. c. Educational level.
b. Minority status. d. Inability to pay.
ANS: D
7. What is the primary role of practicing nurses in the research process?
a. Designing research studies
b. Collecting data for other researchers
c. Identifying researchable problems
d. Seeking funding to support research studies
ANS: C
8. When the nurse is unsure about how to perform a patient care procedure, the best action would
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