INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING 8TH
EDITION CHAPTER 1|QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|NEWEST
2026/2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
scope of practice -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ Most commonly defined by state law; outlines the care you are able to provide for the patient.
Scope of practice for LPN -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ Vital signs, uncomplicated skills, stable clients, chronic diseases, Oral and IM, and medications. Can
assist in preparing patients for pregnancy and delivery. Works under the supervision of the RN.
standards of care -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ model of established practice that is accepted as the correct way to provide care for the patient
evidence-based practice -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ nursing care provided that is supported by sound scientific rationale based on current valid research
evidence
informed consent -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ HCP is confident that the patient understands the procedure and accepts the risks and benefits.
, assent -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ (v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement
If the child is 7 y/o or older, he is included in the decision making process. Feedback from the child is
solicited as part of assent (agreement) and the child is asked if he has any questions
emancipation of a minor -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ grants basic adult rights to children who are of an age and developmental level to be able to
process complex information about their health care and treatments.
1. Usually younger than 18 and older than 14
2. Legally married
3. Active-duty military
Children's rights -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ 1. Right to provision
2. Right to protection
3. Right to Participation
ethics -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior
EDITION CHAPTER 1|QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|NEWEST
2026/2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
scope of practice -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ Most commonly defined by state law; outlines the care you are able to provide for the patient.
Scope of practice for LPN -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ Vital signs, uncomplicated skills, stable clients, chronic diseases, Oral and IM, and medications. Can
assist in preparing patients for pregnancy and delivery. Works under the supervision of the RN.
standards of care -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ model of established practice that is accepted as the correct way to provide care for the patient
evidence-based practice -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ nursing care provided that is supported by sound scientific rationale based on current valid research
evidence
informed consent -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ HCP is confident that the patient understands the procedure and accepts the risks and benefits.
, assent -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ (v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement
If the child is 7 y/o or older, he is included in the decision making process. Feedback from the child is
solicited as part of assent (agreement) and the child is asked if he has any questions
emancipation of a minor -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ grants basic adult rights to children who are of an age and developmental level to be able to
process complex information about their health care and treatments.
1. Usually younger than 18 and older than 14
2. Legally married
3. Active-duty military
Children's rights -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ 1. Right to provision
2. Right to protection
3. Right to Participation
ethics -
CORRECT|ANSWER
✔ moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior
