Nur 141, OB, Exam 1, Moraine valley, Joanne Delany
what is meant by standard of care - ANSWER-the level of practice that a reasonable prudent nurse would provide in the same or similar circumstances
What is evidence based practice? - ANSWER-providing care based on evidence gained through research and clinical trials and is increasingly emphasized
what is infant mortality? who is most at risk? what interventions can decrease risk? - ANSWER-- the death of children under the age of 1 year
- limited maternal education, young maternal age, unmarried status, poverty, lack of
prenatal care, smoking, poor nutrition, alcohol and drug use, and maternal conditions such as HTN
what are some of the discomforts of pregnancy and teachings you can deliver to help alleviate them? - ANSWER--back pain, fatigue, tight clothing, traveling, beast soreness, frequent urination, nausea and vomiting, palpation, supine hypotension, syncope, food cravings, GERD, constipation, flatulence and bloating, varicose veins, headaches, CTS, dyspnea, insomnia, peroneal discomfort and pressure, leg cramps, ankle edema, braxon hicks contractions -wear supportive maternity bras, empty bladder regularly, preform kegal exercises, plan for periods of rest, avoid empty or overloaded stomach, eat a well balanced diet, side lying position or semi-sitting position, moderate exercise daily, drink 2L of water per day, chew food slowly, avoid gas producing foods, avoid lengthy standing and sitting, wear support stockings and get up to walk after long periods of sitting, maintain good posture, sleep with extra pillows, wear loose clothing
How much weight should be gained during pregnancy - ANSWER-- Generally 2 pounds per month
- underweight (28-40 lbs)
- normal weight (25-35 lbs)
-overweight (15-25 lbs) -obese (11-20 lbs)
what vitamin/mineral is important to start prior to pregnancy in order to decrease neural tube defects - ANSWER-folic acid
nuclear family - ANSWER-husband, wife, and their children (biologic or adopted) live as an independent unit, sharing roles, responsibilities and economical resources 1 / 2
multigenerational families - ANSWER-consisting of 3 or more generations of relatives- children who care for their parents and their own children and themselves or grandparents caring for their children and grandchildren
no parent family - ANSWER-those in which children live independently in foster or kinship care such as with a grandparent
married blended family - ANSWER-families formed as a result of divorce and re- marriage, consists of unrelated family members (stepchildren, stepparents, and stepsiblings) who join to create a new household
cohabiting parent families - ANSWER-those in which children live with two unmarried biologic parents or two adoptive parents
singe parent family - ANSWER-comprise of unmarried biologic or adoptive parent who ma or may not be living with other adults
homosexual family - ANSWER-LGBT may live together with or without children
primary prevention - ANSWER-involves promoting healthy lifestyle though immunizations, encouraging exercise, and healthy nutrition
secondary prevention - ANSWER-involves targeting populations at risk for certain disease
tertiary prevention - ANSWER-focuses on rehabilitation of an individual to health as optimal as is possible in the presence of disease or injury
what type of health issues might a homeless woman experience - ANSWER-chronic illness, infectious disease, asthma, circulatory problems, diabetes, substance abuse, mental illness, victim of domestic abuse, assault, and rape, inadequate nutrition, inadequate weight gain, anemia, bleeding problems, preterm birth, lack of transportation, distance and wait times.
what is genetic testing - ANSWER-involves the analysis of human DNA,RNA, or proteins to detect abnormalities related to an inherited condition
genotype - ANSWER-typically used to refer to the genetic makeup of an individual when discussing a specific gene pair, but at times is used to refer to a persons entire genetic makeup or all the genes that the person can pass on to future generations.
phenotype - ANSWER-refers to the observable expression of an individuals genotype such as physical features, biochemical or molecular trait, and even a psychological trait
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