Safe Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Care
Exam 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 questions and answers
2025/2026 latest update
A pt is admitted to the L&D unit, and a plan of care based on that patient's needs is developed by which
member of the health-care team? - answerRN
How does a NP's role differ from that of a certified nurse midwife with regard to maternity care? -
answerThe NP does not usually deliver babies but cares for women before and after delivery.
The provider explains the need for an amniocentesis, but the pt declines the procedure. The nurse
supports the pt's rights to make this decision, demonstrating an understanding of which ethical
principle? - answerAutonomy
The nurse joins a community outreach program to promote vaccination of children, demonstrating
which ethical principle? - answerBeneficence
The nurse working in an acute care facility makes it a point to never look at the declaration page
showing the pt's insurance or lack of insurance because of a belief that all pt's should be treated equally.
This demonstrates which ethical principle? - answerJustice
A pt asks the student nurse whether a medication is safe to take during pregnancy. The student thinks it
is an approved medication during pregnancy. Which is the student's best response? - answer"I will ask
your OB provider."
Which term describes assisting a family to feel supported, listened to, and competent? -
answerEmpowerment
Which action should the nurse implement in order to apply the principles of family centered care in the
hospital? - answerEncourage parents to continue bedtime routines, such as reading a story.
Which anatomical difference between adults and children places a pediatric pt at risk for insensible
losses? - answerLarge body surface area
,Which pediatric anatomical factor increases the risk for respiratory failure when care is provided to a
child? - answerPoorly developed intercostal chest muscles
Which pediatric anatomical factor increases the risk for airway occlusion when care is provided to a
child? - answerA large posterior head bone occiput
The nurse is preparing an 8-year old child for a procedure. Which statement is true of assent? -
answerFeedback from the child is part of the agreement or assent.
The nurse has many tasks to complete and is trying to ensure that they are all done in a timely manner.
What is the first step the nurse should take when delegating? - answerClarify what the specific activity
or task is by defining all aspects of the issue.
What is the nurse's responsibility in regard to informed consent? - answerEnsure that the consent is
signed by the provider and the pt prior to the procedure.
A 17-year-old in her first trimester visits the clinic for a prenatal appointment. She is upset because her
parents want her to have an abortion but she does not. What should the nurse ask to find out about the
emancipation of the pt? - answer"Are you married?"
Which of the following is not included in the children's rights? - answerRight to decision making
The nurse is uncomfortable with caring for a pt who is planning to undergo an abortion. What actions
could the nurse take? - answerNotify the nurse manager
The parents of a child with brain cancer are debating whether or not to proceed with a high-risk surgery
for their child. What is the best response by the nurse? - answer"How can I help you with this decision?"
What assessment is challenging for nurses to conduct in young children? - answerPain
, A nurse is explaining child development to expectant parents. How should the nurse explain the
proximal-distal aspect of development? - answerInfants can move their arms before they can grasp
objects.
Which of the following is not a common reason that nursing students are anxious and fearful about
studying maternity nursing or participating in the pediatric clinical experience? - answerBeing a parent
The nurse working in the NICU sits with family as the provider explains that the neonate has no hope of
survival and recommends discontinuation of life support. Which ethical dilemmas should the nurse
identify in this situation? - answer1. Quality of life versus quantity of life.
2. The cost of providing futile care.
3. Euthanasia versus God's will.
The nurse working in an OB clinic admits a woman who is 5 months pregnant and admits to heroin
addiction. Which interventions will be effective in meeting the nurse's ethical obligation to the unborn
fetus? - answer1. Teaching the pt about the impacts to the babies born to heroin addicts.
2. Providing referrals to community resources for drug treatment.
3. Determining whether the pt has family support during her pregnancy.
Which toddler characteristics require the nurse to implement enhanced safety precautions when
providing care? - answer1. Challenging limits
2. Testing the environment
Families are entitled to protected rights within a health care institution. Which of the following are
included in the protected rights of families? - answer1. Right to active participation in cultural beliefs
and practices.
2. Right to visitation and family participation.
3. Right to personal dignity and privacy.
4. Right to refuse care provided by students.
Which term should the nurse use to describe the display of culturally appropriate behaviors? -
answerCultural sensitivity
Exam 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 questions and answers
2025/2026 latest update
A pt is admitted to the L&D unit, and a plan of care based on that patient's needs is developed by which
member of the health-care team? - answerRN
How does a NP's role differ from that of a certified nurse midwife with regard to maternity care? -
answerThe NP does not usually deliver babies but cares for women before and after delivery.
The provider explains the need for an amniocentesis, but the pt declines the procedure. The nurse
supports the pt's rights to make this decision, demonstrating an understanding of which ethical
principle? - answerAutonomy
The nurse joins a community outreach program to promote vaccination of children, demonstrating
which ethical principle? - answerBeneficence
The nurse working in an acute care facility makes it a point to never look at the declaration page
showing the pt's insurance or lack of insurance because of a belief that all pt's should be treated equally.
This demonstrates which ethical principle? - answerJustice
A pt asks the student nurse whether a medication is safe to take during pregnancy. The student thinks it
is an approved medication during pregnancy. Which is the student's best response? - answer"I will ask
your OB provider."
Which term describes assisting a family to feel supported, listened to, and competent? -
answerEmpowerment
Which action should the nurse implement in order to apply the principles of family centered care in the
hospital? - answerEncourage parents to continue bedtime routines, such as reading a story.
Which anatomical difference between adults and children places a pediatric pt at risk for insensible
losses? - answerLarge body surface area
,Which pediatric anatomical factor increases the risk for respiratory failure when care is provided to a
child? - answerPoorly developed intercostal chest muscles
Which pediatric anatomical factor increases the risk for airway occlusion when care is provided to a
child? - answerA large posterior head bone occiput
The nurse is preparing an 8-year old child for a procedure. Which statement is true of assent? -
answerFeedback from the child is part of the agreement or assent.
The nurse has many tasks to complete and is trying to ensure that they are all done in a timely manner.
What is the first step the nurse should take when delegating? - answerClarify what the specific activity
or task is by defining all aspects of the issue.
What is the nurse's responsibility in regard to informed consent? - answerEnsure that the consent is
signed by the provider and the pt prior to the procedure.
A 17-year-old in her first trimester visits the clinic for a prenatal appointment. She is upset because her
parents want her to have an abortion but she does not. What should the nurse ask to find out about the
emancipation of the pt? - answer"Are you married?"
Which of the following is not included in the children's rights? - answerRight to decision making
The nurse is uncomfortable with caring for a pt who is planning to undergo an abortion. What actions
could the nurse take? - answerNotify the nurse manager
The parents of a child with brain cancer are debating whether or not to proceed with a high-risk surgery
for their child. What is the best response by the nurse? - answer"How can I help you with this decision?"
What assessment is challenging for nurses to conduct in young children? - answerPain
, A nurse is explaining child development to expectant parents. How should the nurse explain the
proximal-distal aspect of development? - answerInfants can move their arms before they can grasp
objects.
Which of the following is not a common reason that nursing students are anxious and fearful about
studying maternity nursing or participating in the pediatric clinical experience? - answerBeing a parent
The nurse working in the NICU sits with family as the provider explains that the neonate has no hope of
survival and recommends discontinuation of life support. Which ethical dilemmas should the nurse
identify in this situation? - answer1. Quality of life versus quantity of life.
2. The cost of providing futile care.
3. Euthanasia versus God's will.
The nurse working in an OB clinic admits a woman who is 5 months pregnant and admits to heroin
addiction. Which interventions will be effective in meeting the nurse's ethical obligation to the unborn
fetus? - answer1. Teaching the pt about the impacts to the babies born to heroin addicts.
2. Providing referrals to community resources for drug treatment.
3. Determining whether the pt has family support during her pregnancy.
Which toddler characteristics require the nurse to implement enhanced safety precautions when
providing care? - answer1. Challenging limits
2. Testing the environment
Families are entitled to protected rights within a health care institution. Which of the following are
included in the protected rights of families? - answer1. Right to active participation in cultural beliefs
and practices.
2. Right to visitation and family participation.
3. Right to personal dignity and privacy.
4. Right to refuse care provided by students.
Which term should the nurse use to describe the display of culturally appropriate behaviors? -
answerCultural sensitivity
