Maternal and Child health Nursing Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 where strong professional practice can flourish with regard to the hospital's mission, vision, and values Exemplary professional practice - ANSWER-The setting demonstrates a comprehensive understan...

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 attachment - ANSWER-At the top, leaves the most room for baby to grow What are the stages of fetal development - ANSWER--Preembryonic stage -Embryonic stage -Fetal stage When is the Preembryonic stage...

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 nurse should: a.Call the client's mother and request a verbal consent b.Proceed with the preparation and omit written consent c.Have the surgeon and attending physician sign the consent form d...

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 - ANSWER-Organ of copulation Discharges menstrual flow Birth canal These are the longitudinal folds of skin in the vaginal canal which also allows the vaginal canal to enlarge during delivery in orde...

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 Birthing Centers the birthing room is darkened so there is no sudden contrast in light; the environment is kept pleasantly warm, not chilled; soft music is played, or at least harsh noises are kept...

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 birth to adolescence various care settings - ANSWER-DR, Pediatric ICU, home prenatal period - ANSWER-20 weeks before and 4 weeks after birth philosophy of MCHN - ANSWER-- family centered - co...

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 and prenatal care - ANSWER-Essential in ensuring a healthy outcome of mother and child. Family-centered Approach - ANSWER-Preferred focus of nursing care. Family-centered - ANSWER-Should always in...

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, the nurse should recognize that the woman would characteristically: - ANSWER-Vacillate between the desire to have her own nurturing needs met and the need to take charge of her own care and that of ...

A Framework for Maternal and Child Health Nursing Questions And Answers