Test Bank For Maternal Child Nursing Care, 7th Edition
Author:Shannon E. Perry, Marilyn J. Hockenberry,
Mary Catherine Cashion, All Chapters (1-50) COVERED
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
Author:Shannon E. Perry, Marilyn J. Hockenberry,
Mary Catherine Cashion, All Chapters (1-50) COVERED
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
Author:Shannon E. Perry, Marilyn J. Hockenberry,
Mary Catherine Cashion, All Chapters (1-50) COVERED
B Speak Quickly And Efficiently To Expedite The Visit.
.
, Test Bank For Maternal Child Nursing Care, 7th Edition
Author:Shannon E. Perry, Marilyn J. Hockenberry,
Mary Catherine Cashion, All Chapters (1-50) COVERED
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
