SAFE MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING CARE EXAM 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
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? correct answer RN
How does a NP's role differ from that of a certified nurse midwife
with regard to maternity care? correct answer The 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? correct answer Autonomy
The nurse joins a community outreach program to promote
vaccination of children, demonstrating which ethical principle?
correct answer Beneficence
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?
correct answer Justice
,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? correct answer "I will ask your OB provider."
Which term describes assisting a family to feel supported,
listened to, and competent? correct answer Empowerment
Which action should the nurse implement in order to apply the
principles of family centered care in the hospital? correct
answer Encourage 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? correct answer
Large body surface area
Which pediatric anatomical factor increases the risk for
respiratory failure when care is provided to a child? correct
answer Poorly developed intercostal chest muscles
Which pediatric anatomical factor increases the risk for airway
occlusion when care is provided to a child? correct answer A
large posterior head bone occiput
The nurse is preparing an 8-year old child for a procedure. Which
statement is true of assent? correct answer Feedback 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? correct answer
Clarify 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?
correct answer Ensure 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? correct answer "Are
you married?"
Which of the following is not included in the children's rights?
correct answer Right 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?
correct answer Notify 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? correct answer "How can I help
you with this decision?"
What assessment is challenging for nurses to conduct in young
children? correct answer Pain
NURSING CARE EXAM 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
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? correct answer RN
How does a NP's role differ from that of a certified nurse midwife
with regard to maternity care? correct answer The 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? correct answer Autonomy
The nurse joins a community outreach program to promote
vaccination of children, demonstrating which ethical principle?
correct answer Beneficence
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?
correct answer Justice
,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? correct answer "I will ask your OB provider."
Which term describes assisting a family to feel supported,
listened to, and competent? correct answer Empowerment
Which action should the nurse implement in order to apply the
principles of family centered care in the hospital? correct
answer Encourage 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? correct answer
Large body surface area
Which pediatric anatomical factor increases the risk for
respiratory failure when care is provided to a child? correct
answer Poorly developed intercostal chest muscles
Which pediatric anatomical factor increases the risk for airway
occlusion when care is provided to a child? correct answer A
large posterior head bone occiput
The nurse is preparing an 8-year old child for a procedure. Which
statement is true of assent? correct answer Feedback 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? correct answer
Clarify 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?
correct answer Ensure 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? correct answer "Are
you married?"
Which of the following is not included in the children's rights?
correct answer Right 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?
correct answer Notify 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? correct answer "How can I help
you with this decision?"
What assessment is challenging for nurses to conduct in young
children? correct answer Pain
