Maternity Workbook Questions
__________ literacy is the ability to read, understand, and use health care info
health
_______ therapy is a procedure that involves opening the uterus during pregnancy, performing a surgery, and replacing the fetusin the uterus
intrauterine
___________ is the measure of prevaklence of a specific illness in a population at a particular time
morbidity
___________ communicat ion, also referred to as body langauage, includes attending to others and active listening
nonverbal
primary __________ involves avoiding the disease or condition before it occurs throught health promotion activites, environmental protection, and specific protection against disease or injusry
prevention
offers tress-reduction techniques
wellness centers
___________ clinics offer a community-based site for the childbearing family to access serviuces
Outpatient
A _____ is a lay birth assistnat who rpovides quality emotional, physical, and educational support to the woman and family during childbirth and the postpartum period
doula
provide women's healtrh lectures instruction on breast self-examinations and Pap smears, and computers for research
educational centers
under certain conditions, a minor can be considered _________________and can make healthcare desciions independently of parents
emancipated
Cultural ________________ involve participating in cross-cultural interactions with people from culturally diverse backgrounds
encounters
the _____ is condidered to be the basic social unit
family
medically _________ infants have medically complex needs that require skilled nursing interventions
fragile
the use of oral contraceptives amkes a woman susceptible to ____ cancer
breast
what is a ke element when providing family-centered care? A. communicate specific health infirmation B. be incontrol of the way care is given C. give only the health info that is necessary while providing care D. avoid cultural issues by providing care in a standardized fashion
A
The nursing instructor is discussigng culture with a group of nursing students. which aspects should be included in the discussion of this topic. Select all that apply A. A sense of personal space B. A person's race C. Primary language spoken by the family D. level of education E. religious beliefes of the individuals
A C E
A client who has just given birth is concerned about the high rate of infant mortality in the United States. She is anxious anout the health of her child and wants to know ways to keep her baby healthy. Which recommendation would best meet this goal a. place the infant on his or her back to sleep b. breastfeed the infant c. begin feeding of solids by age 4 months d. give the infant liquid vitamins daily
B
liberal use of oil on newborn's and infant's scalp and skin
African Amer.
Newborns not given clostrum
Arab Amer.
Quiet stoic appeaerance during labor
Asian Amer.
______ _______ view life a a cycle wityh everything connected to health
Asian Americans
A nurse is caring for a critically ill female client who has recently been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. the family asks the nurse why the mother's cancer is so advanced and was not detected earlier. which response is most accurate and appropriate? a. women ahve a striger resistance to lung cancer initially b. lung cancer has few early symptoms and is often explained away as some other minor illness c. lung cancer progresses faster in women than men d. lung cancer is more challenging to diagnose than in men
B
A pregannt client arrives at the maternity clinic for a routine check-up. the client has been reading books on pregnancy and wanted to know ways to prevent the incidence of neural tube defects in her fetus. which recommendation shoudk the nurse offer to the client? A. take Vit E supplements 3 times a week B. take folic acid eavh day C. increase legume consumption D. consume citrus everyday to increase Vit C
B
A recently licensed nurse is orienting to a pediatric unit in an acute care facility. the nurse is diccussing causes of infant mortality with her preceptor. whcih statement made by the preceptor most accurately address the problem? a. "most infants that die during infancy are victims of abuse and negelect" b. " the most common cause of infant deaths is chromosomal abnormalities and congenitaql anomolies, which we have no control over c. "most of the infant deaths i have seen arerelated to SIDS" d. "infant death rates combine deaths from birth through the first year of life. thats why the numbers are so high"
B
The nurse is caring for a clioent with ens-stage breast cancer. whenthe nurse takes chemotherapy medication into the room the client states, "I'm too tiredto fight anymore. I don't want anymore medication that may prolong my life." the client's husband at the bedside says, " No! You have to give my wife her emdication. I can't let her go." what action is most appropriate? a. give the medication as prescribes and make a referral to apstorla services b. explain to the husband that his wife has the right to refuse medication and care c. encourage the client to heed her husband's wishes d. state that the nurse has to give the medication unles stheHCP presxcribes that the medication has been stopped
B
The nurse is caring for a hispanic client who is in labor. the client appears to closely folow tradtional cultural behaviors. which behavior would ,ost likely be noted by the nurse? A. the woman is stoic during intense contractions, showing little emotion B. the woma reports a desire to have her extdendex family be present during bthe labor and birth C. the woman defers to her husband during interactions D. the woman wishes to labor unclothed
B
nurses play important roles in a veriety of community settings. which nursing goal is common to all types of community settings? A. remove or minimize health barriers to learning B. promote the health of specific group of clients C. determine the type of care a client needs initially at a visit D. ensure that health and well being of women and their families is achieved
B
A pregnant client comes to the local health clinic for her scheduled prenatal visit. On her chart the nurse notices that the client indicated that she lives in an extended family situation. which arrangement would validate this information? A. she lives with mother, stepfather, and his two sons B. She lives with her best friend and her three children C. She lives with her husband and her daughter and son of whom she has joint custody D. She lives with her grandmother, her uncle, her mother, and her younger sister
D
A group of nurses are discussing the most recent stats on death due to prematurity in the US. which action, if implemented, would have a greatest impact on improving outcomes? a. track incidence of violent crime against pregnant women b. examine health disparities between ethnic groups c. Improve women's access to receiving prenatal care d. identify specific national health goals related to maternal infant health
C
A group of women are attending a community presentation regarding the leading health concerns of women. which interventions should the nurse recommend to have the greatest impact on the leading cause of death? A. yearly gynecologic exams B. Prompt attention to respiratory tract infections C. Weight control and being knowledgable about family history of cardiovascular disease D. regular neurologic exams to note any cognitive or behavioral changes early
C
A nurse is acring for a 31 year old preganant client who is subjected to abuse by her partner. the client has developed a feeling of hopeless ness and does not feel confident in dealing with the situation at hom, whcih makes her feel suicidal. which nursing intervention should the nurse offer to help the cleint deal with her situation? a. counsel the clent's partner to refrain from subjecting his partner to abuse b. help the client understand the legal imapxct of her situation o help protect her c. provide emotional support to empower the client to help herself d. introduce the client to a women's rights group
C
The nurse is caring for a pregnant Arab Amer. woman. Which statement most accurately describes the client's potential health care beliefs? a. folk remedies are commonly used in women's health care b. the woman will participate in birthing classes as long as her husband accompanies her c. the husband makes all the health care decisions for the wife d. birth control is considered an acceptable method for natality limitations
C
__________ management focuses on coordinating health care servi es while balancing quality and cost outcomes
Case
A client tells the nurse that she is getting divorced and wants to be sure that her soon-to-be ex-husband cannot have access to her medical info. Which response would be the most accurate for the nurse to give the client? a. "don't worry about things like that, you have too much else to worry about right now." b. husband's always have access to their wives health records" c. "we have to give him access to your health records incase they may impact the divorce" d. " you have the right to say who can access your health records and who cannot"
D
A client who has recently given birth arrives in a health care facility wanting to now ways to prevent SIDS. which instructions should the nurse provide to address the concern? a. place the infant in warm clothes b. feed the infant only breast milk c. provide very soft bedding for the crib d. place the infant on his back to sleep
D
A nurse is caring for a client who wishes to undergo an abortion. the nurse has concerns because abortion is against her personal conviction, and this is interfering with her professional duty. which action should the nurse take to follow the ANA code of ethics? a. provide emotional support to the lient while caring for her b.not allow her personal convictions to interfere with herprofession c. involve the client's family in convincing the client against an abortion d. make arrangements for alternate care providers
D
A nurse is conducting an intake interview with a new client who wishes to become pregnant. the client has a history of seizures and is on antiepileptics. Which measure should the nurse advocate for the client to take to prevnt adverse effects on the fetus? a. continue t5aking her antiepileptic meds to prevtn any potential seizures during pregnancy b. take vitamin E supplements along with the antiepileptic meds c. discontinue the antieplileptic meds until after the baby is born d. discuss her med regimen with her HCP to determine if her meds need to be changed
D
A nurse is working in a community setting and is involved in case management. in which activbity would the nurse most ;likely be involved? A. help a grandmother to learn a procedure B. Assess sanitary conditions of the home C. Establish eligabiloty for a medicaid waiver D. schedule speech and respiratory therapy services
D
a nurse is addressing a group of women on the issue of women's health during their reproductive years. which reason does the nurse provide regarding the need for comprehensive, community-centered careto women during this time period? A. women have more health oproblems during their reproductive years B. increased stress causes more health problems during their reproductive years C. a women's immune system weakens immediately after birth D. women's healthn care needs change with their reproductive goals
D
practicing true ______-___________ care may empower the family, strengthen fanily resources, and hekp the woman or child feel more secure throughout the pricess
Family-centered
During the first 40 days after delivery, women are thought to be susceptible to cold
Hispanic
childbirth is viewed as a normal, natural process; entire family may be present during birth
Native Amer.
the collaborative process id assessment, planning, application, coordination, follow-up, and evaluation of the options needed to meet an individual's needs is reffered to as _____ ________________
case management
________________ may be defined as a specific group of people often living in a defined geographical area, who share a common culture and norms
community
Cultural ________ is defined as the knowledge, willingness, and ability to adapt health care to enhance its acceptability to and effectiveness with patients from diverse cultures
competence
the ability to apply knowledge about a client'sculture to adapt his or her health care accordingly is known as cultural ________________
competence
offer various support groups
counseling centers
overall plans in the health care delivery system improve access to preventative serrvices, but may limot access to _____ care which greatly impacts women and children with chronic or long-term illness
specialty
provide acupuncture, aromatherapy, and herbal remedies
wholeness healing centers
