TEST BANK MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING 4TH EDITION BY SUSAN RICCI AND
THERESA (TERRI) KYLE UPDATED 2026
VERIFIED ALL ROUND QUESTIONS
,TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
2. Women’s Health Throughout the Life Span
3. Pregnancy
4. Labor and Birth
5. Postpartum Period
6. The Newborn
7. Childbearing at Risk
8. The Newborn at Risk
9. Health Promotion of the Growing Child and Family
10.Foundations of Pediatric Nursing
11.Nursing Care of the Child with a Health Disorder
,CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING
Summary
This chapter introduces the scope of maternity and pediatric nursing,
emphasizing family-centered care, developmental principles, ethical and legal
considerations, cultural competence, safety, and health promotion. Nurses
support women, children, and families across health–illness continuums by
applying evidence-based practice, therapeutic communication, and clinical
judgment to promote optimal outcomes, protect vulnerable populations, and
advocate for patient- and family-centered decision-making in diverse healthcare
settings.
1. A nurse describes maternity and pediatric nursing to a student. Which
statement best reflects the focus of this specialty?
A. Care of hospitalized women and children only
B. Disease treatment for infants and mothers
C. Family-centered care across developmental stages
D. Emergency-focused nursing care
- CORRECT ANSWER -: C
Rationale: Maternity and pediatric nursing emphasizes family-centered,
developmentally appropriate care across wellness and illness, not limited
to hospitalization, disease, or emergencies.
2. Which principle best supports family-centered care?
A. Parents defer decisions to healthcare providers
B. Families are constant in the child’s life
C. Care is standardized for all families
D. Nurses assume the primary caregiver role
, - CORRECT ANSWER -: B
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes families as constant
supports. Care is individualized, collaborative, and respectful, not
standardized or provider-directed.
3. A nurse plans care for a hospitalized toddler. Which action best reflects
developmental awareness?
A. Explaining procedures only to parents
B. Encouraging independence during procedures
C. Using play to explain interventions
D. Expecting verbal consent from the child
- CORRECT ANSWER -: C
Rationale: Play is developmentally appropriate for toddlers, helping
reduce anxiety and promote understanding. Toddlers cannot provide legal
consent.
4. Which nursing action best demonstrates advocacy in pediatric care?
A. Following provider orders without question
B. Encouraging family participation in decisions
C. Limiting parental presence during procedures
D. Prioritizing efficiency over family preferences
- CORRECT ANSWER -: B
Rationale: Advocacy involves supporting family involvement and
informed decision-making, not excluding families or prioritizing
efficiency over patient-centered care.
5. A nurse caring for a pregnant adolescent should prioritize which
approach?
A. Directive teaching without family involvement
B. Judgment-free, developmentally appropriate communication
C. Limiting education to labor and birth
NURSING 4TH EDITION BY SUSAN RICCI AND
THERESA (TERRI) KYLE UPDATED 2026
VERIFIED ALL ROUND QUESTIONS
,TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
2. Women’s Health Throughout the Life Span
3. Pregnancy
4. Labor and Birth
5. Postpartum Period
6. The Newborn
7. Childbearing at Risk
8. The Newborn at Risk
9. Health Promotion of the Growing Child and Family
10.Foundations of Pediatric Nursing
11.Nursing Care of the Child with a Health Disorder
,CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING
Summary
This chapter introduces the scope of maternity and pediatric nursing,
emphasizing family-centered care, developmental principles, ethical and legal
considerations, cultural competence, safety, and health promotion. Nurses
support women, children, and families across health–illness continuums by
applying evidence-based practice, therapeutic communication, and clinical
judgment to promote optimal outcomes, protect vulnerable populations, and
advocate for patient- and family-centered decision-making in diverse healthcare
settings.
1. A nurse describes maternity and pediatric nursing to a student. Which
statement best reflects the focus of this specialty?
A. Care of hospitalized women and children only
B. Disease treatment for infants and mothers
C. Family-centered care across developmental stages
D. Emergency-focused nursing care
- CORRECT ANSWER -: C
Rationale: Maternity and pediatric nursing emphasizes family-centered,
developmentally appropriate care across wellness and illness, not limited
to hospitalization, disease, or emergencies.
2. Which principle best supports family-centered care?
A. Parents defer decisions to healthcare providers
B. Families are constant in the child’s life
C. Care is standardized for all families
D. Nurses assume the primary caregiver role
, - CORRECT ANSWER -: B
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes families as constant
supports. Care is individualized, collaborative, and respectful, not
standardized or provider-directed.
3. A nurse plans care for a hospitalized toddler. Which action best reflects
developmental awareness?
A. Explaining procedures only to parents
B. Encouraging independence during procedures
C. Using play to explain interventions
D. Expecting verbal consent from the child
- CORRECT ANSWER -: C
Rationale: Play is developmentally appropriate for toddlers, helping
reduce anxiety and promote understanding. Toddlers cannot provide legal
consent.
4. Which nursing action best demonstrates advocacy in pediatric care?
A. Following provider orders without question
B. Encouraging family participation in decisions
C. Limiting parental presence during procedures
D. Prioritizing efficiency over family preferences
- CORRECT ANSWER -: B
Rationale: Advocacy involves supporting family involvement and
informed decision-making, not excluding families or prioritizing
efficiency over patient-centered care.
5. A nurse caring for a pregnant adolescent should prioritize which
approach?
A. Directive teaching without family involvement
B. Judgment-free, developmentally appropriate communication
C. Limiting education to labor and birth
