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[Show more]1/1 When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: 
a. Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension. 
b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia. - ANSWER-A 
 
1/2 To ensure optimal outcomes for the patient,...
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Add to cart1/1 When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: 
a. Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension. 
b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia. - ANSWER-A 
 
1/2 To ensure optimal outcomes for the patient,...
Amniocentesis - ANSWER-(pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities 
 
Amniotic membrane - ANSWER-The innermost layer which encloses the fetus and produces amniotic fluid 
 
Chorionic memb...
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Add to cartAmniocentesis - ANSWER-(pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities 
 
Amniotic membrane - ANSWER-The innermost layer which encloses the fetus and produces amniotic fluid 
 
Chorionic memb...
A nurse is assessing a premature infant. What would initially alert the nurse that the infant is having respiratory distress? 
 
A. Flaring nostrils 
B. Sporadic crying 
C. Ineffective cough 
D. Decreased pulse rate - ANSWER-Answer: A 
 
Rationale: 
In attempt to increase intake of oxygen, the respi...
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Add to cartA nurse is assessing a premature infant. What would initially alert the nurse that the infant is having respiratory distress? 
 
A. Flaring nostrils 
B. Sporadic crying 
C. Ineffective cough 
D. Decreased pulse rate - ANSWER-Answer: A 
 
Rationale: 
In attempt to increase intake of oxygen, the respi...
Which behaviors would be exhibited during the letting-go phase of maternal role adaptation. Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Emergence of family unit 
Sexual intimacy relationship continuing 
Defining one's individual roles 
 
While making a visit to the home of a postpartum woman 1 week after birth...
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Add to cartWhich behaviors would be exhibited during the letting-go phase of maternal role adaptation. Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Emergence of family unit 
Sexual intimacy relationship continuing 
Defining one's individual roles 
 
While making a visit to the home of a postpartum woman 1 week after birth...
Congenital and Chromosomal Abnormalities - ANSWER-The number one cause of infant mortality is 
 
Traffic Accidents - ANSWER-______________are the leading cause of death in adolescence. 
 
Family Centered Care - ANSWER-This recognizes the family as the one constant in the child's life. They provide ...
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Add to cartCongenital and Chromosomal Abnormalities - ANSWER-The number one cause of infant mortality is 
 
Traffic Accidents - ANSWER-______________are the leading cause of death in adolescence. 
 
Family Centered Care - ANSWER-This recognizes the family as the one constant in the child's life. They provide ...
1st Trimester - ANSWER-1st to 3rd month of pregnancy. 
 
Maternal and Child Health Nursing - ANSWER-Includes care of the pregnant woman, child, and family. 
 
Childrearing - ANSWER-Parenting / Raising a child. 
 
3rd Trimester - ANSWER-7th to 9th Months of pregnancy 
 
Comprehensive preconception an...
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Add to cart1st Trimester - ANSWER-1st to 3rd month of pregnancy. 
 
Maternal and Child Health Nursing - ANSWER-Includes care of the pregnant woman, child, and family. 
 
Childrearing - ANSWER-Parenting / Raising a child. 
 
3rd Trimester - ANSWER-7th to 9th Months of pregnancy 
 
Comprehensive preconception an...
A woman is giving birth to her third child in a setting that allows her husband and other two children to be actively involved in the process. The nurse caring for the woman must also consider the husband and family as patients and work to meet their needs. This type of setting is termed: 
 
A.famil...
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Add to cartA woman is giving birth to her third child in a setting that allows her husband and other two children to be actively involved in the process. The nurse caring for the woman must also consider the husband and family as patients and work to meet their needs. This type of setting is termed: 
 
A.famil...
Braxton Hick's contractions - ANSWER-Short, fairly painless uterine contractions during pregnancy that may be mistaken for labor pains. They allow the uterus to grow and help circulate blood through the uterine blood vessels. 
 
Chadwick's sign - ANSWER-A purplish-blue color of the cervix and vagi...
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Add to cartBraxton Hick's contractions - ANSWER-Short, fairly painless uterine contractions during pregnancy that may be mistaken for labor pains. They allow the uterus to grow and help circulate blood through the uterine blood vessels. 
 
Chadwick's sign - ANSWER-A purplish-blue color of the cervix and vagi...
What are some examples of maternal and child health practice? - ANSWER-preconceptual health care 
Care of women during three trimesters of pregnancy and the puerperium ( 6 weeks afteter childbirth, sometimes termed the fourth trimester of pregnancy) 
care of infants during the perinatal period (th...
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Add to cartWhat are some examples of maternal and child health practice? - ANSWER-preconceptual health care 
Care of women during three trimesters of pregnancy and the puerperium ( 6 weeks afteter childbirth, sometimes termed the fourth trimester of pregnancy) 
care of infants during the perinatal period (th...
Which of the following standard of professional performance is being applied to Nurse Sandra when the quality and effectiveness of her nursing practice is being evaluated? * 
 
A. Quality of care 
B. Performance appraisal 
C. Education 
D. Collegiality - ANSWER-A. Quality of care 
 
After providing ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following standard of professional performance is being applied to Nurse Sandra when the quality and effectiveness of her nursing practice is being evaluated? * 
 
A. Quality of care 
B. Performance appraisal 
C. Education 
D. Collegiality - ANSWER-A. Quality of care 
 
After providing ...
Puerperium - ANSWER-6 weeks after birth when women's uterus returns to normal size 
 
(4th trimester) 
 
Scope of Practice (SOP) - ANSWER-(SOP) 
 
- preconception healthcare 
- care of women during the 3 trimesters 
- puerperium 
- care of infants during *PRENATAL PERIOD* 
- care of children from b...
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Add to cartPuerperium - ANSWER-6 weeks after birth when women's uterus returns to normal size 
 
(4th trimester) 
 
Scope of Practice (SOP) - ANSWER-(SOP) 
 
- preconception healthcare 
- care of women during the 3 trimesters 
- puerperium 
- care of infants during *PRENATAL PERIOD* 
- care of children from b...
Maternal child health nursing - ANSWER-a challenging role for nurse and a major factor in keeping families well and optimally functioning 
 
Family centered 
Community centered 
Evidence-based practice - ANSWER-Maternal Child Health Nursing is a 
 
Standard I: Quality of care - ANSWER-The practition...
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Add to cartMaternal child health nursing - ANSWER-a challenging role for nurse and a major factor in keeping families well and optimally functioning 
 
Family centered 
Community centered 
Evidence-based practice - ANSWER-Maternal Child Health Nursing is a 
 
Standard I: Quality of care - ANSWER-The practition...
Para - ANSWER-The number of viable (post 24 weeks) pregnancies a woman has had. 
 
Prim - ANSWER-Primary or First 
 
Primigravida - ANSWER-A woman who is experiencing her first pregnancy. 
 
Multigravida - ANSWER-woman who has been pregnant more than once 
 
multipara - ANSWER-woman who has given bi...
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Add to cartPara - ANSWER-The number of viable (post 24 weeks) pregnancies a woman has had. 
 
Prim - ANSWER-Primary or First 
 
Primigravida - ANSWER-A woman who is experiencing her first pregnancy. 
 
Multigravida - ANSWER-woman who has been pregnant more than once 
 
multipara - ANSWER-woman who has given bi...
Covered by triangle coarse curly hairs 
 
Purpose: to protect the junction of the pubic bone from trauma 
 
Shape of pubic hair for male and female - ANSWER-Male: diamond 
Female: triangle 
 
Labia minora - ANSWER-Posterior to the mons veneris 
 
Small before menarche 
Firm and full during childbear...
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Add to cartCovered by triangle coarse curly hairs 
 
Purpose: to protect the junction of the pubic bone from trauma 
 
Shape of pubic hair for male and female - ANSWER-Male: diamond 
Female: triangle 
 
Labia minora - ANSWER-Posterior to the mons veneris 
 
Small before menarche 
Firm and full during childbear...
Weight of the uterus at the end of first week - ANSWER-500 g 
 
wellness-oriented childbirth facilities designed to remove childbirth from the acute care hospital setting while still 
providing medical resources for emergency care should a complication of labor or birth arise. - ANSWER-Alternative B...
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Add to cartWeight of the uterus at the end of first week - ANSWER-500 g 
 
wellness-oriented childbirth facilities designed to remove childbirth from the acute care hospital setting while still 
providing medical resources for emergency care should a complication of labor or birth arise. - ANSWER-Alternative B...
A hollow, membranous and muscular canal about 8 to 12cm long located in front of the rectum and behind the bladder. Its upper portion is separated from the rectum by the cul-de-sac of Douglas. 
It extends from the cervix of the uterus to the external vulva. - ANSWER-Vagina 
 
Function of Vagina - AN...
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Add to cartA hollow, membranous and muscular canal about 8 to 12cm long located in front of the rectum and behind the bladder. Its upper portion is separated from the rectum by the cul-de-sac of Douglas. 
It extends from the cervix of the uterus to the external vulva. - ANSWER-Vagina 
 
Function of Vagina - AN...
The risk of maternal death is affected by many factors like: - ANSWER--Frequency and spacing of births Nutrition level (maternal undernutrition) 
-Stature and maternal age 
-Appropriate medical and midwife support 
-Access to emergency and intensive treatment if necessary. 
-Lack of management capac...
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Add to cartThe risk of maternal death is affected by many factors like: - ANSWER--Frequency and spacing of births Nutrition level (maternal undernutrition) 
-Stature and maternal age 
-Appropriate medical and midwife support 
-Access to emergency and intensive treatment if necessary. 
-Lack of management capac...
PHILOSOPHY OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING - ANSWER-Maternal and child health nursing is: 
- Family centered 
- Community centered 
- Evidence -based 
- A challenging role for nurses and a major factor in keeping families well and optimally functioning 
 
Family centered - ANSWER-assessment sho...
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Add to cartPHILOSOPHY OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING - ANSWER-Maternal and child health nursing is: 
- Family centered 
- Community centered 
- Evidence -based 
- A challenging role for nurses and a major factor in keeping families well and optimally functioning 
 
Family centered - ANSWER-assessment sho...
The nurse caring for a newly pregnant woman would advise her that ideally prenatal care should begin: 
A) Before the first missed menstrual period. 
B) After the first missed menstrual period. 
C) After the second missed menstrual period. 
D) After the third missed menstrual period. - ANSWER-B) Afte...
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Add to cartThe nurse caring for a newly pregnant woman would advise her that ideally prenatal care should begin: 
A) Before the first missed menstrual period. 
B) After the first missed menstrual period. 
C) After the second missed menstrual period. 
D) After the third missed menstrual period. - ANSWER-B) Afte...
Theory that defined as care and support of women and their families before, during and after child birth. - ANSWER-Perinatal Nursing Theory 
 
Deals with care of women during childbirth; From the Greek word "obstare" means to watch. - ANSWER-Obstetrics 
 
Branch of medicine dealing with children a...
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Add to cartTheory that defined as care and support of women and their families before, during and after child birth. - ANSWER-Perinatal Nursing Theory 
 
Deals with care of women during childbirth; From the Greek word "obstare" means to watch. - ANSWER-Obstetrics 
 
Branch of medicine dealing with children a...
Hospital setting, granny/midwife, infection, not enough physicians - ANSWER-In the early 20th century maternal Child care moved out of the home and into the __________. Cara prior to the 20th century was usually via a________|_________. What were the causes of maternal and Child mortality? 
 
Prison...
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Add to cartHospital setting, granny/midwife, infection, not enough physicians - ANSWER-In the early 20th century maternal Child care moved out of the home and into the __________. Cara prior to the 20th century was usually via a________|_________. What were the causes of maternal and Child mortality? 
 
Prison...
Goals and Philosophies of Maternal and Child Health Nursing - ANSWER-. primary goal: promotion and maintenance of optimal family health 
 
. family-centered approach 
 
Examples of Maternal and Child Health Nursing - ANSWER-. preconception healthcare 
 
. care of women during three trimesters of pr...
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Add to cartGoals and Philosophies of Maternal and Child Health Nursing - ANSWER-. primary goal: promotion and maintenance of optimal family health 
 
. family-centered approach 
 
Examples of Maternal and Child Health Nursing - ANSWER-. preconception healthcare 
 
. care of women during three trimesters of pr...
Parenting style and competence - ANSWER-The major influences on the behavior and mental health of children 
 
new born - ANSWER-Birth-1 month 
 
Infant - ANSWER-1 month-12 months 
 
toddler - ANSWER-12 months-3 years old 
 
preschooler - ANSWER-3-6 years old 
 
School age - ANSWER-6-12 years old 
 
...
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Add to cartParenting style and competence - ANSWER-The major influences on the behavior and mental health of children 
 
new born - ANSWER-Birth-1 month 
 
Infant - ANSWER-1 month-12 months 
 
toddler - ANSWER-12 months-3 years old 
 
preschooler - ANSWER-3-6 years old 
 
School age - ANSWER-6-12 years old 
 
...
unit. An appropriate nursing diagnosis for her at this time is Risk for impaired parenting related to deficient 
knowledge of newborn care. In planning for the womans discharge, what should the nurse be certain to include 
in the plan of care? 
a. Instruct the patient how to feed and bathe her infan...
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Add to cartunit. An appropriate nursing diagnosis for her at this time is Risk for impaired parenting related to deficient 
knowledge of newborn care. In planning for the womans discharge, what should the nurse be certain to include 
in the plan of care? 
a. Instruct the patient how to feed and bathe her infan...
A medication that causes partial or complete loss of sensation - ANSWER-Anesthesia 
 
A person without professional experience who guides and assists a woman in labor - ANSWER-Doula 
 
Naturally occurring opiate-like substances in the body - ANSWER-Endorphins 
 
Injection of an analgesic agent into ...
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Add to cartA medication that causes partial or complete loss of sensation - ANSWER-Anesthesia 
 
A person without professional experience who guides and assists a woman in labor - ANSWER-Doula 
 
Naturally occurring opiate-like substances in the body - ANSWER-Endorphins 
 
Injection of an analgesic agent into ...
1. A 17-year-old client, who is at 38 weeks gestation, is being prepared for an emergency cesarean birth because there is an abruption placentae and severe fetal compromise. The client received Nalbupine (Nubain) 10mg IV 30 minutes ago. Because the client is too sedated to sign the consent form, the...
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Add to cart1. A 17-year-old client, who is at 38 weeks gestation, is being prepared for an emergency cesarean birth because there is an abruption placentae and severe fetal compromise. The client received Nalbupine (Nubain) 10mg IV 30 minutes ago. Because the client is too sedated to sign the consent form, the...
What is antepartal period - ANSWER-Period of pregnanc between conception and onset of labor 
 
1 ovum + 1 sperm = - ANSWER-Zygote(New life) 
 
What does the embryo become - ANSWER-The baby 
 
What does the trophoblast become - ANSWER-The placenta 
 
Where is the best place for the placental attachme...
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Add to cartWhat is antepartal period - ANSWER-Period of pregnanc between conception and onset of labor 
 
1 ovum + 1 sperm = - ANSWER-Zygote(New life) 
 
What does the embryo become - ANSWER-The baby 
 
What does the trophoblast become - ANSWER-The placenta 
 
Where is the best place for the placental attachme...
bumpy insides of vaginal canal that permits considerable stretching without tearing during delivery - ANSWER-RUGAE 
 
Nsx Action: AMNIOCENTESIS - ANSWER-EMPTY THE BLADDER 
 
INFECTION - ANSWER-most common side effect of amniocentesis 
 
LATE complication of amniocentesis - ANSWER-Preterm Labor 
 
EA...
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Add to cartbumpy insides of vaginal canal that permits considerable stretching without tearing during delivery - ANSWER-RUGAE 
 
Nsx Action: AMNIOCENTESIS - ANSWER-EMPTY THE BLADDER 
 
INFECTION - ANSWER-most common side effect of amniocentesis 
 
LATE complication of amniocentesis - ANSWER-Preterm Labor 
 
EA...
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) - ANSWER-- hormone produced by the placenta. 
- can be detected in the urine. 
 
Positive - ANSWER-- confirmation of pregnancy (fetal heartbeat, ultrasound, + hCG urine or blood. 
 
Presumptive - ANSWER-- possibility of pregnancy 
 
Probable - ANSWER-- most likelih...
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Add to cartHuman Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) - ANSWER-- hormone produced by the placenta. 
- can be detected in the urine. 
 
Positive - ANSWER-- confirmation of pregnancy (fetal heartbeat, ultrasound, + hCG urine or blood. 
 
Presumptive - ANSWER-- possibility of pregnancy 
 
Probable - ANSWER-- most likelih...
Transformational leadership - ANSWER-The ability of nurses in the designated organization to convert their organization's values, beliefs, and behaviors in order to create a high professional level of nursing care 
 
Structural empowerment - ANSWER-The ability to provide an innovative environment w...
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Add to cartTransformational leadership - ANSWER-The ability of nurses in the designated organization to convert their organization's values, beliefs, and behaviors in order to create a high professional level of nursing care 
 
Structural empowerment - ANSWER-The ability to provide an innovative environment w...
Greek word of obsetrics - ANSWER-Obstare "to keep watch" 
 
Pediatrics - ANSWER-It deals with child development and care 
 
Greek word of pediatrics - ANSWER-Pais "child" 
 
Preconceptual and Prenatal Care - ANSWER-It gives the family a emotional preparation for childbearing and childrearing. 
 ...
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Add to cartGreek word of obsetrics - ANSWER-Obstare "to keep watch" 
 
Pediatrics - ANSWER-It deals with child development and care 
 
Greek word of pediatrics - ANSWER-Pais "child" 
 
Preconceptual and Prenatal Care - ANSWER-It gives the family a emotional preparation for childbearing and childrearing. 
 ...
BIRTH ORDER - ANSWER-is the numerical order of a child in relation to all previous pregnancies of the 
mother. 
 
BIRTH WEIGHT - ANSWER-is the first weight of the fetus or newborn obtained after birth. 
 
CRUDE BIRTH RATE (CBR) - ANSWER-is a measure of one characteristic of the natural growth or inc...
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Add to cartBIRTH ORDER - ANSWER-is the numerical order of a child in relation to all previous pregnancies of the 
mother. 
 
BIRTH WEIGHT - ANSWER-is the first weight of the fetus or newborn obtained after birth. 
 
CRUDE BIRTH RATE (CBR) - ANSWER-is a measure of one characteristic of the natural growth or inc...
obtained: She is 24 years old with a body mass index (BMI) of 17.5. She admits to having used cocaine several 
times during the past year and drinks alcohol occasionally. Her blood pressure (BP) is 108/70 mm Hg, her 
pulse rate is 72 beats/min, and her respiratory rate is 16 breaths/min. The family ...
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Add to cartobtained: She is 24 years old with a body mass index (BMI) of 17.5. She admits to having used cocaine several 
times during the past year and drinks alcohol occasionally. Her blood pressure (BP) is 108/70 mm Hg, her 
pulse rate is 72 beats/min, and her respiratory rate is 16 breaths/min. The family ...
A nurse is working in an ambulatory health care clinic in a poor neighborhood. The majority of families are living in poverty. Which nursing intervention would most likely provide the greatest benefit for the children seen at this clinic? 
a. Cautioning them about home safety issues 
b. Providing dr...
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Add to cartA nurse is working in an ambulatory health care clinic in a poor neighborhood. The majority of families are living in poverty. Which nursing intervention would most likely provide the greatest benefit for the children seen at this clinic? 
a. Cautioning them about home safety issues 
b. Providing dr...
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Add to cartNursing research is - ANSWER-the systematic investigation of problems that have implications for nursing practice usually carried out by nurses 
 
Fertility rate - ANSWER-The number of pregnancies per 1,000 biologic women of childbearing age 
 
Infant mortality rate - ANSWER-The number of deaths per...
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Add to cartNursing research is - ANSWER-the systematic investigation of problems that have implications for nursing practice usually carried out by nurses 
 
Fertility rate - ANSWER-The number of pregnancies per 1,000 biologic women of childbearing age 
 
Infant mortality rate - ANSWER-The number of deaths per...
Indicators of MNCH - ANSWER-Maternal, infant, neonatal, and under five mortality rates. 
 
MNCH Includes - ANSWER-Improved prenatal care. Skilled practitioners during birth. Access to emergency obstetrics and newborn care. Postnatal visits. Adequate nutrition and education. 
 
Maternal Mortality - A...
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Add to cartIndicators of MNCH - ANSWER-Maternal, infant, neonatal, and under five mortality rates. 
 
MNCH Includes - ANSWER-Improved prenatal care. Skilled practitioners during birth. Access to emergency obstetrics and newborn care. Postnatal visits. Adequate nutrition and education. 
 
Maternal Mortality - A...
The area of ? is a major focus of nursing practice in promoting health for the next generation. - ANSWER-childbearing and childrearing families 
 
Comprehensive preconception and ? is essential in ensuring a healthy outcome for mother and child. - ANSWER-prenatal care 
 
Although ? and ? are often v...
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Add to cartThe area of ? is a major focus of nursing practice in promoting health for the next generation. - ANSWER-childbearing and childrearing families 
 
Comprehensive preconception and ? is essential in ensuring a healthy outcome for mother and child. - ANSWER-prenatal care 
 
Although ? and ? are often v...
A woman is giving birth to her third child in a setting that allows her husband and children to be actively involved in the process. The nurse caring for her must also consider the husband and the two children as patients and work to meet their needs. This type of setting is termed: 
 
 
1) family-c...
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Add to cartA woman is giving birth to her third child in a setting that allows her husband and children to be actively involved in the process. The nurse caring for her must also consider the husband and the two children as patients and work to meet their needs. This type of setting is termed: 
 
 
1) family-c...
The goal is that every mother, child and family have the best opportunity to reach their greatest potential life-long health and well-being. 
 
Maternal health - ANC, INC, PNC 
Child health 
Family planning 
School health 
Handicapped children 
Care of children in special settings such as day care...
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Add to cartThe goal is that every mother, child and family have the best opportunity to reach their greatest potential life-long health and well-being. 
 
Maternal health - ANC, INC, PNC 
Child health 
Family planning 
School health 
Handicapped children 
Care of children in special settings such as day care...
pediatrics - ANSWER-from Greek word "pais" meaning child 
 
Childbearing 
Childrearing - ANSWER-Major focus of nursing practice 
 
Promotion and maintenance of Optimal Family Health - ANSWER-Primary Goal of Maternal and Child Health Nursing 
 
Preconceptual health care 
Care of women during three...
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Add to cartpediatrics - ANSWER-from Greek word "pais" meaning child 
 
Childbearing 
Childrearing - ANSWER-Major focus of nursing practice 
 
Promotion and maintenance of Optimal Family Health - ANSWER-Primary Goal of Maternal and Child Health Nursing 
 
Preconceptual health care 
Care of women during three...
There are many signs of hypoglycemia in the newborn. One is a high-pitched cry. - ANSWER-The nurse assessing a newborn recognizes a sign of hypoglycemia, which is: 
 
a. increased nasal mucus. 
b. increased temperature. 
c. active muscle movements. 
d. high-pitched cry. 
 
a. well-contracted with...
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Add to cartThere are many signs of hypoglycemia in the newborn. One is a high-pitched cry. - ANSWER-The nurse assessing a newborn recognizes a sign of hypoglycemia, which is: 
 
a. increased nasal mucus. 
b. increased temperature. 
c. active muscle movements. 
d. high-pitched cry. 
 
a. well-contracted with...
family planning - ANSWER-determining the preferred number and spacing of children and choosing the appropriate means to accomplish it 
 
preconception health care (pre- or inter-conception health) - ANSWER-health care that begins before pregnancy, or in between pregnancies, when a woman is consideri...
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Add to cartfamily planning - ANSWER-determining the preferred number and spacing of children and choosing the appropriate means to accomplish it 
 
preconception health care (pre- or inter-conception health) - ANSWER-health care that begins before pregnancy, or in between pregnancies, when a woman is consideri...
Fertility Rate - ANSWER-tends to be low in countries where there are fewer nutritional resources because poor nutrition makes conceiving difficult, as well as in countries where the proportion of young adult men is low because of war or disease 
 
Infant Mortality Rate - ANSWER-good index of its gen...
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Add to cartFertility Rate - ANSWER-tends to be low in countries where there are fewer nutritional resources because poor nutrition makes conceiving difficult, as well as in countries where the proportion of young adult men is low because of war or disease 
 
Infant Mortality Rate - ANSWER-good index of its gen...
Match the following service types of care with the clients and the experience they would best serve.​ - ANSWER-Level I facility 
​Low-risk clients, in a hospital setting ​ 
 
LDR room 
​Mom labors, delivers and recovers in the same room, but is transferred to a postpartum unit​.​ 
 
Birt...
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Add to cartMatch the following service types of care with the clients and the experience they would best serve.​ - ANSWER-Level I facility 
​Low-risk clients, in a hospital setting ​ 
 
LDR room 
​Mom labors, delivers and recovers in the same room, but is transferred to a postpartum unit​.​ 
 
Birt...
A child steps on a nail and sustains a puncture wound in the foot. What is the most appropriate method for cleansing this wound? 
a. Wash wound thoroughly with chlorhexidine. 
b. Wash wound thoroughly with povidone-iodine. 
c. Soak foot in warm water and soap. 
d. Soak foot in solution of 50% hydrog...
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a. Wash wound thoroughly with chlorhexidine. 
b. Wash wound thoroughly with povidone-iodine. 
c. Soak foot in warm water and soap. 
d. Soak foot in solution of 50% hydrog...
The primary goal of of both maternal and child health nursing - ANSWER-Is the promotion and maintenance of optimal family health 
 
Examples of the scope of practice include - ANSWER-Preconception healthcare 
 
Care of women during the three trimesters of pregnancy and the puerperium (the 6 weeks a...
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Add to cartThe primary goal of of both maternal and child health nursing - ANSWER-Is the promotion and maintenance of optimal family health 
 
Examples of the scope of practice include - ANSWER-Preconception healthcare 
 
Care of women during the three trimesters of pregnancy and the puerperium (the 6 weeks a...
used to denote a person's chromosomal sex - ANSWER-Biologic Gender 
 
Female Chromosomes - ANSWER-XX 
 
Male Chromosomes - ANSWER-XY 
 
or sexual identity is the inner sense a person has of being male or female, which may be the same as or different from biologic gender. - ANSWER-Gender Identity 
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Add to cartused to denote a person's chromosomal sex - ANSWER-Biologic Gender 
 
Female Chromosomes - ANSWER-XX 
 
Male Chromosomes - ANSWER-XY 
 
or sexual identity is the inner sense a person has of being male or female, which may be the same as or different from biologic gender. - ANSWER-Gender Identity 
 ...
Afterbirth - ANSWER-the placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled from the uterus after the baby is born 
 
Afterpains - ANSWER-pain that follows expulsion of the placenta due to contraction of the uterus 
 
Amniotic Sac - ANSWER-The "bag of waters" that surrounds the developing fetus. 
 
Amn...
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Add to cartAfterbirth - ANSWER-the placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled from the uterus after the baby is born 
 
Afterpains - ANSWER-pain that follows expulsion of the placenta due to contraction of the uterus 
 
Amniotic Sac - ANSWER-The "bag of waters" that surrounds the developing fetus. 
 
Amn...
1) The nurse is speaking to students about changes in maternal-newborn care. One change is that self-care has gained wide acceptance with clients and the healthcare community due to research findings that suggest that it has which effect? 
 
1. Shortens newborn length of stay 
 
2. Decreases use of ...
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Add to cart1) The nurse is speaking to students about changes in maternal-newborn care. One change is that self-care has gained wide acceptance with clients and the healthcare community due to research findings that suggest that it has which effect? 
 
1. Shortens newborn length of stay 
 
2. Decreases use of ...
Prenatal; during pregnancy 
 
intrapartum - ANSWER-During labour and delivery 
 
postpartum - ANSWER-After the delivery of the infant and placenta 
 
Gravidity - ANSWER-number of pregnancies 
 
parity - ANSWER-The number of pregnancies a woman has completed to the stage of fetal viability, but not t...
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Add to cartPrenatal; during pregnancy 
 
intrapartum - ANSWER-During labour and delivery 
 
postpartum - ANSWER-After the delivery of the infant and placenta 
 
Gravidity - ANSWER-number of pregnancies 
 
parity - ANSWER-The number of pregnancies a woman has completed to the stage of fetal viability, but not t...
health planning for maternal infant and child health settings - ANSWER-central to the improvement of the health of a country, global health priorities and key topic area of healthy people 2020 
infant mortality rate is used as a global indicator of population health - ANSWER-number of lifers who 100...
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Add to carthealth planning for maternal infant and child health settings - ANSWER-central to the improvement of the health of a country, global health priorities and key topic area of healthy people 2020 
infant mortality rate is used as a global indicator of population health - ANSWER-number of lifers who 100...
health planning for maternal infant and child health settings - ANSWER-central to the improvement of the health of a country, global health priorities and key topic area of healthy people 2020 
infant mortality rate is used as a global indicator of population health - ANSWER-number of lifers who 100...
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Add to carthealth planning for maternal infant and child health settings - ANSWER-central to the improvement of the health of a country, global health priorities and key topic area of healthy people 2020 
infant mortality rate is used as a global indicator of population health - ANSWER-number of lifers who 100...
Why CMCA is community centered? - ANSWER-because the health of families depends on and influences the health of community. 
 
Is CMCA is research oriented? - ANSWER-Yes. because we need to think critical knowledge increases. 
 
Why EBP is important to nursing role? - ANSWER-because EBP provides the ...
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Add to cartWhy CMCA is community centered? - ANSWER-because the health of families depends on and influences the health of community. 
 
Is CMCA is research oriented? - ANSWER-Yes. because we need to think critical knowledge increases. 
 
Why EBP is important to nursing role? - ANSWER-because EBP provides the ...
Why CMCA is community centered? - ANSWER-because the health of families depends on and influences the health of community. 
 
Is CMCA is research oriented? - ANSWER-Yes. because we need to think critical knowledge increases. 
 
Why EBP is important to nursing role? - ANSWER-because EBP provides the ...
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Add to cartWhy CMCA is community centered? - ANSWER-because the health of families depends on and influences the health of community. 
 
Is CMCA is research oriented? - ANSWER-Yes. because we need to think critical knowledge increases. 
 
Why EBP is important to nursing role? - ANSWER-because EBP provides the ...
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