SAFE MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING CARE
3RD EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)LUANNE LINNARD-
PALMER; GLORIA HAILE COATS
TEST BANK
1️⃣
Reference
Ch. 1 — Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
Stem
A newly hired ADN student nurse begins clinical orientation on
the labor–birth unit and is assigned to observe an experienced
RN. The student is unsure which tasks she may perform and
asks the charge nurse which responsibilities are within her role.
Which response by the charge nurse best reflects professional
role clarity and safe practice for the student nurse?
,Options
A. “You can do any nursing task as long as the RN is nearby to
sign your chart.”
B. “You may observe assessments and assist with noninvasive
tasks while the RN completes independent nursing duties.”
C. “You should refuse assignments that involve maternal or
neonatal care until you graduate.”
D. “You must perform all routine care so you learn quickly; we’ll
correct mistakes later.”
Correct answer
B
Rationales
Correct (B): Observing assessments and assisting with
noninvasive tasks is appropriate for a student nurse; it keeps
the student within scope while promoting learning and patient
safety. This approach prevents delegation of independent
clinical judgment to someone not yet licensed.
Incorrect (A): Allowing any task simply because an RN is nearby
ignores scope-of-practice rules and risks unsafe care and legal
issues.
Incorrect (C): Refusing all maternal/neonatal care is impractical
and prevents supervised skill acquisition; safe learning happens
under supervision.
Incorrect (D): Requiring a student to perform all care and
“correct later” risks patient harm and does not respect safe
supervision standards.
,Teaching point
Students should observe and assist under supervision; licensed
RNs retain accountability.
Citation
Linnard-Palmer, L., & Coats, G. H. (2025). Safe Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing Care (3rd ed.). Ch. 1.
2️⃣
Reference
Ch. 1 — Roles in Maternal-Child and Pediatric Nursing
Stem
An RN on a pediatric unit is asked to coordinate discharge
teaching for a toddler with bronchiolitis. The RN must
collaborate with the family and other disciplines. Which action
best demonstrates the RN’s role as a care coordinator?
Options
A. Provide the family with a one-page discharge handout and
discharge the child.
B. Schedule a multidisciplinary meeting, assess family teaching
needs, and tailor discharge instructions.
C. Delegate all teaching to respiratory therapy and provide the
family with a phone number.
D. Discharge the child quickly to reduce bed turnover and avoid
delaying admission for others.
, Correct answer
B
Rationales
Correct (B): Coordinating a multidisciplinary meeting, assessing
family needs, and tailoring instructions demonstrates holistic
nursing care and improves safety and adherence. It ensures
continuity and family-centeredness.
Incorrect (A): A generic handout may not meet family literacy,
cultural, or health needs and may miss safety instructions.
Incorrect (C): Delegating all teaching ignores the RN’s
responsibility for education and fails to ensure consistency.
Incorrect (D): Prioritizing bed turnover over safe discharge
planning risks readmission and adverse outcomes.
Teaching point
Coordinate multidisciplinary, family-centered discharge
planning to ensure safe transitions home.
Citation
Linnard-Palmer, L., & Coats, G. H. (2025). Safe Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing Care (3rd ed.). Ch. 1.
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Reference
Ch. 1 — Roles in Maternal-Child and Pediatric Nursing
Stem
A postpartum RN is asked to act as a preceptor for a newly
NURSING CARE
3RD EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)LUANNE LINNARD-
PALMER; GLORIA HAILE COATS
TEST BANK
1️⃣
Reference
Ch. 1 — Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
Stem
A newly hired ADN student nurse begins clinical orientation on
the labor–birth unit and is assigned to observe an experienced
RN. The student is unsure which tasks she may perform and
asks the charge nurse which responsibilities are within her role.
Which response by the charge nurse best reflects professional
role clarity and safe practice for the student nurse?
,Options
A. “You can do any nursing task as long as the RN is nearby to
sign your chart.”
B. “You may observe assessments and assist with noninvasive
tasks while the RN completes independent nursing duties.”
C. “You should refuse assignments that involve maternal or
neonatal care until you graduate.”
D. “You must perform all routine care so you learn quickly; we’ll
correct mistakes later.”
Correct answer
B
Rationales
Correct (B): Observing assessments and assisting with
noninvasive tasks is appropriate for a student nurse; it keeps
the student within scope while promoting learning and patient
safety. This approach prevents delegation of independent
clinical judgment to someone not yet licensed.
Incorrect (A): Allowing any task simply because an RN is nearby
ignores scope-of-practice rules and risks unsafe care and legal
issues.
Incorrect (C): Refusing all maternal/neonatal care is impractical
and prevents supervised skill acquisition; safe learning happens
under supervision.
Incorrect (D): Requiring a student to perform all care and
“correct later” risks patient harm and does not respect safe
supervision standards.
,Teaching point
Students should observe and assist under supervision; licensed
RNs retain accountability.
Citation
Linnard-Palmer, L., & Coats, G. H. (2025). Safe Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing Care (3rd ed.). Ch. 1.
2️⃣
Reference
Ch. 1 — Roles in Maternal-Child and Pediatric Nursing
Stem
An RN on a pediatric unit is asked to coordinate discharge
teaching for a toddler with bronchiolitis. The RN must
collaborate with the family and other disciplines. Which action
best demonstrates the RN’s role as a care coordinator?
Options
A. Provide the family with a one-page discharge handout and
discharge the child.
B. Schedule a multidisciplinary meeting, assess family teaching
needs, and tailor discharge instructions.
C. Delegate all teaching to respiratory therapy and provide the
family with a phone number.
D. Discharge the child quickly to reduce bed turnover and avoid
delaying admission for others.
, Correct answer
B
Rationales
Correct (B): Coordinating a multidisciplinary meeting, assessing
family needs, and tailoring instructions demonstrates holistic
nursing care and improves safety and adherence. It ensures
continuity and family-centeredness.
Incorrect (A): A generic handout may not meet family literacy,
cultural, or health needs and may miss safety instructions.
Incorrect (C): Delegating all teaching ignores the RN’s
responsibility for education and fails to ensure consistency.
Incorrect (D): Prioritizing bed turnover over safe discharge
planning risks readmission and adverse outcomes.
Teaching point
Coordinate multidisciplinary, family-centered discharge
planning to ensure safe transitions home.
Citation
Linnard-Palmer, L., & Coats, G. H. (2025). Safe Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing Care (3rd ed.). Ch. 1.
3⃣
Reference
Ch. 1 — Roles in Maternal-Child and Pediatric Nursing
Stem
A postpartum RN is asked to act as a preceptor for a newly
