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What is the scope of maternity and women's health nursing? - ANSWER-Teach about pregnancy, the process of labor, birth, recovery, and parenting skills Gynecological work, sex and reproductive education, gender affirming care, postpartum, assessment of new born, and education on contraception The contemporary issues and trend in maternity and women's health? - ANSWER-Eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death. Achieve health equity Create social and ...

1. Which condition is the least likely cause of amenorrhea in a 17-year-old client? a. Anatomic abnormalities b. Type 1 diabetes mellitus c. Obesity d. Pregnancy - ANSWER-ANS: C A moderately obese adolescent (20% to 30% above ideal weight) may have early onset menstruation. Girls who regularly exercise before menarche can have delayed onset of menstruation to age 18 years. Anatomic abnormalities are a possible cause of amenorrhea. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a possible cause of amenorr...

1. A perinatal nurse is caring for a woman in the immediate postbirth period. Assessment reveals that the client is experiencing profuse bleeding. What is the most likely cause for this bleeding? a. Uterine atony b. Uterine inversion c. Vaginal hematoma d. Vaginal laceration - ANSWER-ANS: A Uterine atony is significant hypotonia of the uterus and is the leading cause of postpartum hemorrhage. Uterine inversion may lead to hemorrhage; however, it is not the most likely source of this cl...

1. In planning for home care of a woman with preterm labor, which concern should the nurse need to address? a. Nursing assessments are different from those performed in the hospital setting. b. Restricted activity and medications are necessary to prevent a recurrence of preterm labor. c. Prolonged bed rest may cause negative physiologic effects. d. Home health care providers are necessary. - ANSWER-ANS: C Prolonged bed rest may cause adverse effects such as weight loss, loss of appetite,...

Which is an adverse effects of epidural anesthesia? - polyuria - hypertension - pruritus - dry mouth - ANSWER- A nurse is assess a client that is 24 hours postpartum. Her fundus is boggy, 3 cm above the umbilicus, and displaced to the right. What should the nurse do first? - assist the client to the bathroom - pour water over her perineum - administer analgesic medication - encourage the client to use the sitz bath - ANSWER- What clinical manifestation is expected of a clie...

What is the goal of early prenatal care? - ANSWER-To optimize the health of the woman and fetus and to increase the odds that the fetus will be born healthy and to a healthy mother. What are the responsibilities of the nurse during prenatal care? - ANSWER-Teaching throughout pregnancy, screening at each visit, monitor vital signs, preform assessments delegated by OBGYN, answer questions, and report any abnormal commissions to the doctor. What happens at the first prenatal visit? - ANSWER-L...

The nursing student is preparing to teach a prenatal class about fetal circulation. Which statement should be included in the teaching plan? "One artery carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus." 2."Two arteries carry oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus." 3. "Two arteries carry deoxygenated blood and waste products away from the fetus to the placenta." 4. "Two veins carry blood that is high in carbon dioxide and other waste products ...

How many people in the U.S. may potentially need pregnancy care, but lack access to an OBGYN in their county? - ANSWER-10.6 million What state is at the heart of the maternity desert crisis, in which most of its residents must drive more than 1 hour to reach an obstetrician? - ANSWER-Missouri What are the alleged reasons behind hospitals closing their OB floors? - ANSWER-Declining birth rates, lack of Medicaid reimbursement, financial issues Who suffers the worst of maternal health outc...

Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) • Estimated Date of Confinement (EDC) • Estimated Date of Birth (EDB - ANSWER-The date on which the baby is expected to be delivered GRAVID/ GRAVIDA - ANSWER-• State of being pregnant GRAVID/ GRAVIDA - ANSWER-A woman who is or has been pregnant GRAVIDITY - ANSWER-the total number of pregnancies, past and present, irrespective of the outcome PRIMIGRAVIDA - ANSWER-woman pregnant for the first time MULTIGRAVIDA - ANSWER-woman with 2 or more preg...

aim - ANSWER-to investigate the effectiveness of ketamine on reducing symptoms of PTSD and depression procedure - ANSWER-- participants diagnosed with PTSD given ketamine or midazolam 2 weeks apart (repeated measures) - symptoms of PTSD and depression were measured before and after treatment using a questionnaire (IES-R) results - ANSWER-ketamine reduced symptoms and was more effective than midazolam conclusion - ANSWER-ketamine is an antagonist that blocks glutamate receptors from fir...