Deck 1: A Framework for Maternal and Child Health Nursing

Question 1

For which reasons would a nurse review infant mortality statistics in the United States? (Select all that apply.)

A) Measures the quality of pregnancy care
B) Reviews information on overall nutrition
C) Compares health with those of other states
D) Determines infant health and available care
E) Provides an index of the country's general health

Answer 1

Measures the quality of pregnancy care
Reviews information on overall nutrition
Determines infant health and available care
Provides an index of the country's general health

Question 2

The nurse is providing care in an organization that supports the maternal and child care continuum. Which type of patient care area is an example of this approach?

A) Primary care
B) Team nursing
C) Case management
D) Family-centered care

Answer 2

Family-centered care

Question 3

Which actions should the nurse perform when supporting the goals of maternal and child health care? (Select all that apply.)

A) Advocates protecting the rights of the mother and fetus
B) Teaches family members interventions to improve health
C) Adheres to principles that focus on the needs of the mother
D) Encourages maternal hospitalization to regain strength and stamina
E) Assesses family members for strengths and specific needs or challenges

Answer 3

Advocates protecting the rights of the mother and fetus
Teaches family members interventions to improve health
Assesses family members for strengths and specific needs or challenges

Question 4

The nurse is reviewing the 2020 National Health Goals and notes that which is a focus of these goals?

A) Health promotion and disease prevention
B) Early diagnosis of chronic health problems
C) Effective use of medication to treat disease
D) Reduce the cost of health care and medications

Question 5

The nurse has noticed a change in the type of care needed to support maternal and child health issues. What does the nurse realize as reasons for the changes in care? (Select all that apply.)

A) Smaller families
B) Less domestic violence
C) More employed mothers
D) Stable home environments
E) More single-parent families

Question 6

During an assessment, the nurse asks a patient from a non-English-speaking culture which types of home remedies and herbs the patient uses for health care. What is the purpose of asking the patient this question?

A) Analyze for herb-drug interactions
B) Understand the patient's philosophy of alternative health care
C) Determine the types of medications the patient will need to be prescribed
D) Explain to the physician the patient's preference for nontraditional medicine approaches

Question 7

The nurse notes that statistics on maternal mortality had improved but are again becoming elevated. What does the nurse realize as a reason for this change in maternal mortality rates?

A) Earlier prenatal care
B) Gestational hypertension
C) Increased vaginal deliveries
D) Treatment for chronic diseases

Question 8

A new mother asks the nurse if all of the new baby's injections can be given in one visit because the mother is losing income from missing work because of the office visits. What does this new mother's issue indicate to the nurse?

A) The mother needs to find an alternative employer.
B) The mother's income is more important that the baby's health.
C) Missing work does not support the baby's health maintenance visits.
D) The federal government needs to do more to support well-baby visits.

Question 9

The nurse works in a maternal and child care area that supports health promotion. Which activities will the nurse perform to support this philosophy of health care? (Select all that apply.)

A) Planning care
B) Patient teaching
C) Family counseling
D) New mother advocacy
E) Identifying nursing diagnoses

Question 10

During a care conference, a nurse provides everyone with a copy of the latest research on improving the success of breastfeeding for first-time mothers. Which Quality & Safety Education for Nurses competency does this nurse's action support?

A) Quality improvement
B) Patient-centered care
C) Evidence-based practice
D) Teamwork and collaboration

Question 11

The nurse is caring for a mother who has just given birth to twins of 28 weeks gestation, each weighing 2 kg. What is the health risk for the mother and the twins?

A) Child mortality
B) Neonatal death
C) Infant mortality
D) Maternal mortality

Question 12

The nurse is planning an educational session for community members to address the issue of school-age child mortality. Which topic should the nurse identify as the highest priority for this population?

A) Cancer
B) Assault
C) Suicide
D) Accidents

Question 13

While providing care to a child, the nurse informs the parents about the treatment plans and helps the parents make decisions about the child's care needs. What do this nurse's actions support?

A) Autonomy
B) Empowerment
C) Accountability
D) Informed consent

Question 14

The nurse has been hired to provide care to patients on a maternal and child unit. What will the nurse use to as a guide to legally provide care to this patient population?

A) Code of ethics
B) Nursing research
C) Standards of practice
D) Evidence-based guidelines

Question 15

The nurse is providing care to a new mother and infant according to the Quality & Safety Education for Nurses competency approach. Which action should the nurse perform to demonstrate the skill for the competency of safety?

A) Assess the mother for preferences based on personal values.
B) Ensure the mother and newborn have intact identification bands.
C) Introduce all members of the care team to the mother and family.
D) Document patient care using computerized spreadsheets and forms.