NURS 562: Family Nursing Prep U Chapter 1
The nurse is teaching a client the advantages and disadvantages of self-care. The nurse determines the session is successful when the client correctly chooses which point as best describing self-care? - Passively accepting the advice of health care workers - Immediate compliance with the directions of health care providers - Gaining information about and taking an active role in wellness - Going to the drug store and buying medications as needed
- Gaining information about and taking an active role in wellness
A nurse is conducting an in-service program for a group of nurses on the health of women and their families, incorporating information from Healthy People 2030. The nurse determines that additional discussion and clarification is needed when the group makes which statement? 1. "Obesity, drug use, and smoking are major problems." 2. "Maintaining a physically active lifestyle is strongly encouraged." 3. "Immunizations may be the cause of some illnesses being seen currently." 4. "Environmental quality is directly related to health care."
"Immunizations may be the cause of some illnesses being seen currently."
A nurse educator is conducting a class on intimate partner violence for a group of new graduate nurses during orientation. Which statement by the educator best reflects current practice regarding these problems in women's health? - "Asking every client about intimate partner and family violence is the best way to elicit accurate information." - "The nurse should screen for these problems at every client encounter." - "The nurse is not legally responsible for reporting suspected intimate partner violence." - "Since families are more stable than in the past, nurses are not as concerned about these problems as they used to be."
"The nurse should screen for these problems at every client encounter."
The nurse is caring for several families enrolled in Medicaid in the prenatal setting. Which statement by an expectant mother would alert the nurse to assess the family further? - "I plan to give birth in a hospital setting with my family at my side." - "In my culture, we have family help us care for the baby in our home for several months." - "We just moved here from another state and I am still getting used to the new town." - "My sister-in-law is due to have her baby the same month as our baby is due."
"We just moved here from another state and I am still getting used to the new town."
The nurse is working with the parents of an infant and a toddler in the clinical setting. What statement by the parent would alert the nurse to assess the children further? 1. "We enjoy taking walks in the park and playing outside as much as possible." 2. "We have baby gates installed at the top and bottom of our stairs in our home." 3. "We live in an old house, and we are planning to renovate it when the kids are older." 4. "We have to hire babysitters sometimes because our parents are not able to help babysit."
"We live in an old house, and we are planning to renovate it when the kids are older."
A nurse who specializes in maternal and child health care performs many varied functions in diverse settings over the course of a year. Which action would be outside the nurse's scope of practice? - Assist in the treatment and recovery of a woman with ovarian cancer. - Provide preconceptual health care to a client. - Discuss methods of alleviating morning sickness with a client in her first trimester. - Read a recent journal article on breastfeeding and its benefits for new mothers.
Assist in the treatment and recovery of a woman with ovarian cancer
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 prevent adverse effects on the fetus? - Continue taking her antiepileptic medications to prevent any potential seizures during pregnancy. - Take vitamin E supplements along with the antiepileptic medications. - Discontinue the antiepileptic medications until after the baby is born. - Discuss her medication regimen with her health care provider to determine if her medications need to be changed.
Discuss her medication regimen with her health care provider to determine if her medications need to be changed.
When providing family-centered care for a new mother and infant, which is the appropriate action by the nurse? - Have the infant stay in the nursery. - Oversee care provided by the mother. - Encourage rooming-in to develop bonding. - Limit interactions by other family members.
Encourage rooming-in to develop bonding.
A nursing student is preparing a presentation illustrating the Human Genome Project. Which function will the student point out as being the primary focus? 1. Genetic testing in adults 2. Detection of genetic mutations in children 3. Identification of human genes and functions 4. Treatment of gene mutations
Identification of human genes and functions
Which statement best describes the pattern of maternal mortality since World War II? - It has steadily decreased. - It has remained constant. - It has steadily increased. - After decreasing until the 1960s, it has increased steadily.
It has steadily decreased
Which statement best describes the pattern of maternal mortality since World War II? 1. It has steadily decreased. 2. It has remained constant. 3. It has steadily increased. 4. After decreasing until the 1960s, it has increased steadily.
It has steadily decreased.
In 2007 the World Factbook published statistics that showed the United States still lagged behind other industrialized nations in the incidence of infant mortality. What is one reason that the United States has a higher infant mortality rate than other countries? Low birth weight Early prenatal care Low adolescent delivery rates Home deliveries
Low Birth Weight
The nurse is assessing a 9-year-old boy with pneumonia. Which finding is a factor for this child's morbidity? 1. Medical records reveal a history of asthma. 2. Child's height and weight plot at the 50th percentile on the growth chart. 3. Child's white blood cell (WBC) count is within normal limits. 4. Child is active in a Boy Scout troop.
Medical records reveal a history of asthma.
A young female client is pregnant for the first time and is uncertain who to seek prenatal care from. The nurse should point out which health care provider as the best choice? - Perinatologist - Neonatologist - Family practitioner - Obstetrician
Obstetrician
A nurse is caring for a child. Which individual would the nurse identify as being primarily responsible for initiating and coordinating health care? social worker case manager parents community
Parents
A nurse is conducting a teaching session on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) for expectant parents. Which information should the nurse include? Select all that apply. -Allow the infant to sleep with a bottle. -Co-bedding or sharing a bed creates parental bonding. -Place the infant on his or her back to sleep. -Sharing a room allows for monitoring of the infant. -Maintain neutral temperatures and avoid overheating.
Place the infant on his or her back to sleep. Sharing a room allows for monitoring of the infant. Maintain neutral temperatures and avoid overheating.
A nurse is doing a literature search on maternal mortality and finds that direct causes comprise the majority of maternal deaths. Direct causes are noted to be unpredictable reasons. Which action would be most appropriate to implement that would have the greatest impact on reducing these numbers? - Practicing high standards of infection control. - Monitoring maternal glucose levels in mothers with type 1 diabetes. - Referring to a cardiologist for any arrhythmias. - Administering oxytocic medications for increased postpartum bleeding. - Beginning antibiotics prior to birth for a febrile mother.
Practicing high standards of infection control.
A nursing instructor is teaching a session investigating infant mortality as a standard measurement of the quality of health care in the country. The instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which factors as contributing to the high numbers of deaths in the United States? Select all that apply. -Male gender of infant -Preterm births -Congenital deformities and chromosomal abnormalities -Maternal age 30 to 34 years -Maternal complications
Preterm births Maternal complications Congenital deformities and chromosomal abnormalities
A client learns she is 6 weeks' pregnant and asks the nurse for the name of the local abortion clinic. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? 1. Provide the client with the requested information. 2. Tell the client that abortion results in death of the fetus. 3. Call the hospital chaplain to talk to the client. 4. Ask the health care provider to discuss the issue with the client.
Provide the client with the requested information.
A nurse witnesses a peer tell a client, "You are a mother now and you have to do what is best for you baby. You have to breastfeed her!" Which is the best action by the nurse? 1. Approach the client later and provide correct information. 2. Immediately interrupt the conversation and reprimand the nurse. 3. Fill out an incident report to go in the nurse's personnel file. 4. Pull the nurse aside and inquire as to the content of the conversation.
Pull the nurse aside and inquire as to the content of the conversation.
While preparing to teach a group of nursing students the history of maternity care, which factor will the instructor include to explain as the etiology of most infections in females after birthing in the 1700s? - Reproductive tract infection - Breast infection - Kidney infection - Urinary tract infection
Reproductive tract infection
An older couple approaches the nurse's station seeking information about their hospitalized grandchild. What should be the nurse's response? Tell the couple to seek information directly from the child's parents. Answer the grandparents' questions in a less public place. Ask to see identification from the two individuals. Assume "busy-looking" behaviors and move away.
Tell the couple to seek information directly from the child's parents.
The nurse is talking with the mother of a 2-year-old girl during a scheduled visit. Which teaching subject best supports the emphasis on preventive care? 1. Showing the mother how to teach handwashing to her child. 2. Reminding the mother that the child will imitate her. 3. Discussing with the mother anticipated developmental milestones. 4. Describing physical changes taking place in her child.
Showing the mother how to teach handwashing to her child.
When describing birth during the 18th century, which description would be most accurate regarding maternal care during pregnancy and birth? 1. The majority of births occurred in the home with female midwives in attendance. 2. Streptococci were identified as the major cause of puerperal fever. 3. Heavy doses of narcotics were used during labor. 4. Books on birth education became readily available.
The majority of births occurred in the home with female midwives in attendance.
The nurse is admitting a client to the emergency clinic and notes that the client's gender expression is different than the gender noted in the driver's license and insurance documentation. What is the nurse's best response? 1. The nurse should communicate with the client based on the client's preferred pronoun. 2. The nurse should communicate with the client by the gender indicated on the driver's license. The nurse needs to clarify the conflict between the driver's license and the client's appearance. 3. The nurse should refer to the client using the pronoun based on the legal documented gender. 4. The nurse should avoid using any gender specific pronouns or anything that relates to either gender.
The nurse should communicate with the client based on the client's preferred pronoun.
After completing an assessment, the nurse examines the information to develop a wellness diagnosis for the client to identify which potential goal? 1. Acute health problems 2. Potential problems 3. The potential for improvement in health 4. Chronic health problems
The potential for improvement in health
A nurse admits a young boy who lives in a homeless shelter with his pregnant teenage mother. What would nurse realize to be a priority when planning his case management? 1. The toddler's situation puts him at risk for higher incidence of disease and limited access to appropriate care. 2. The toddler's visits to the emergency department assist in lowering his incidence of disease. 3. There will be adequate coordination of other available services with visits to the emergency department. 4. Medicaid coordination of health services from the emergency visits will cause a lower incidence of disease.
The toddler's situation puts him at risk for higher incidence of disease and limited access to appropriate care.
Before World War II women moved from home to hospital births. What was the primary reason for that shift in maternity care? - They were convinced that setting would improve birth outcomes. - They were convinced that setting would provide them with natural birth. - They had no other options as many could not afford midwives. - They were convinced that setting would lessen the pain of labor.
They were convinced that setting would improve birth outcomes.
A healthy client without a primary care provider is exploring the options available for a health care provider to assist with her pregnancy. Which health care provider can the nurse point out as a best option? Certified nurse midwife Lay midwife Clinical nurse specialist (CNS) Women's health nurse practitioner (NP)
certified nurse midwife
The nurse is organizing health information to teach a client basic principles that will help maintain wellness in the family. Which actions should the nurse prioritize in this teaching? - encouraging yearly checkups for all clients. - teaching insulin injection techniques - medication administration - assisting in understanding a treatment
encouraging yearly checkups for all clients.
The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old boy with injuries from a car accident. Which activity describes the nurse's manager role? 1. facilitating return to school by working with the school nurse 2. teaching the mother cast care 3. discussing driving safety with the teen 4. changing dressings covering the skin abrasions
facilitating return to school by working with the school nurse
In order to advocate for children and families, the nurse must first acknowledge that the basic system in which health behavior and care are organized, secured, and performed is the: health care facility. community. government. family.
family
A nurse manager is working with a group of staff nurses at a local women's health clinic on enhancing the staff's cultural humility. The clinic serves a culturally diverse client population. Which aspect would the nurse manager emphasize as a crucial first step? 1. having each staff member identify their own preconceptions about the cultures being served 2. encouraging the staff to use open-ended questions with each client to develop a respectful partnership 3. urging the staff to read the literature highlighting the different cultures served by the clinic 4. viewing the members of a specific culture as being relatively the same in terms of beliefs
having each staff member identify their own preconceptions about the cultures being served
A nurse is speaking with a client who has just learned that she is pregnant with her first child. The nurse reads in the client's chart that she does not drink alcohol on a regular basis. However, the nurse decides to go ahead and warn the client about the dangers of drinking alcohol while pregnant. Which phase of health care would this action be classified as? 1. health promotion 2. health maintenance 3. health restoration 4. health rehabilitation
health promotion
Cost containment in the health care field has become a sought-after necessity because of rising costs and the influence of managed care. Nurses are instrumental in assisting with cost containment of health care by prioritizing which strategy? Health promotion Client teaching Alternative birth systems Quality improvement
health promotion
A nurse is reviewing the statistical outcomes related to fetal deaths nationwide and notes that the numbers have changed over the last several decades. The best explanation would be: improved prenatal care has reduced the numbers of fetal deaths. increases are noted because of the growing number of pregnancies to teen mothers. expectant mothers are seeking prenatal care later, resulting in decreases in the number. increases are noted due the increasing number of older mothers becoming pregnant.
improved prenatal care has reduced the numbers of fetal deaths.
A program designed to decrease the infant mortality rate in the United States would probably make the greatest impact if it focused on which aspect of care? - offering increased WICC availability - reducing the number of home births - increasing the education level of parents - increasing the number of women receiving prenatal care
increasing the number of women receiving prenatal care
A client, 6 hours post-birth, has a severe postpartum hemorrhage that the health care providers are unable to control. She succumbed to the hemorrhage in the intensive care unit. The client's death would become part of the: - neonatal morbidity rate. - neonatal mortality rate. - maternal mortality rate. - maternal morbidity rate.
maternal mortality rate.
An infant at 33 weeks' gestation dies after 1 week of life in the neonatal intensive care unit. This infant's death rate would be classified under which statistical category? - infant death under one month - neonatal death - preterm gestational death - postneonatal death
neonatal death
The nurse working in a free health clinic is providing care to a 1-year-old girl and her single teenage mother. Which action would be most important initially? 1. discussing family health history 2. assessing the child's cognitive level 3. obtaining food stamps for the family 4. observing the mother/child interaction
observing the mother/child interaction
A nurse is considering employment in a practice that promotes family-centered care. When considering this position, the nurse recognizes that this philosophy will: 1. focus primarily on the use of herbal remedies to manage health concerns. 2. promote the involvement of the child and parents as members of the health care team. 3. consider the wishes of the child as the leading force in planning care. 4. embrace teaching the parents to manage the health care needs of their child.
promote the involvement of the child and parents as members of the health care team.
What nursing intervention by the maternity nurse is the most important in providing family-centered care? - promoting uninterrupted infant bonding - allowing doulas to attend the woman in labor - allowing siblings in the delivery room - providing early discharge
promoting uninterrupted infant bonding
A 15-year-old pregnant client living with her divorced mom is brought into the emergency department by her boyfriend requiring a dilatation and curettage (D & C) after a miscarriage. Who will the nurse approach to sign the consent for the D & C? both the client's parents the client's boyfriend the parent who has custody the client
the parent who has custody
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? 1. yearly gynecological exams 2. prompt attention to respiratory tract infections 3. weight control and being knowledgeable about family history of cardiovascular disease 4. regular neurologic exams to note any cognitive or behavioral changes early
weight control and being knowledgeable about family history of cardiovascular disease
Which physician is known as the "Father of Pediatrics"?
Abraham Jacobi
A nurse informs a 19-year-old client that she is pregnant. The client immediately states that she plans to have an abortion. What would be the most appropriate response from the nurse to this client? "I don't know of any health care providers who will perform them." "I'll put together the information that you will need." "Have you notified the father?" "Are you sure you want to do that?"
"I'll put together the information that you will need."
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 information. Which response would be the most accurate for the nurse to give the client? - "Don't worry about things like that; you have too much else to worry about right now." - "Husbands always have access to their wives' health records." - "We have to give him access to your records in case they impact your divorce proceedings." - "You have the right to say who can access your health records and who cannot."
"You have the right to say who can access your health records and who cannot."
After hearing of a lawsuit being filed by a client against another nurse, a nurse becomes concerned about the potential liability in working with premature infants at high risk for morbidity and mortality. Which action is most essential for the nurse to take to limit liability in the event of litigation? - carefully documenting every intervention with a client - staying up to date on the research in the field - having the parents of each infant the nurse works with sign a liability waiver form - having an attending health care provider confirm each intervention the nurse makes
- carefully documenting every intervention with a client
A nursing instructor has completed a discussion about the importance of critical thinking with a group of students. The instructor emphasized which aspect of critical thinking as most important? 1. Clinical judgment 2. Collecting data 3. Evidence-based practice 4. Maintaining initial plan
Clinical Judgment
Morbidity rates among children are most highly associated with which cause? - Firearms at home - School violence - Environmental factors - Suicide and homicide
Environmental Factors
The nurse is providing education to the parents of a school-aged child. Which information would the nurse include in the teaching plan? 1. Discussion of the importance of proper use and fit of a helmet for bike riding 2. Verbal directions regarding gates at the top and bottom of the stairs 3. Information about and encouragement to avoid the dangers of distracted driving 4. Teaching about the signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted infections
Discussion of the importance of proper use and fit of a helmet for bike riding
What is a current trend in child health care? - Children are hospitalized for observation more than previously. - Health promotion rather than health restoration is stressed. - Child health care is moving out of regional centers. - Nursing roles are decreasing because of the increasing role of families.
Health promotion rather than health restoration is stressed
A young couple are very excited to learn they are expecting their first child and question the nurse about which test they need to discover its gender. Which procedure will best provide this information to the couple? - Ultrasound - Amniocentesis - Chorionic villus sampling - HGP
Ultrasound
Pediatric nurses are developing more home care and community-based services for children with chronic illnesses because: - increasing numbers of children live with chronic disabilities due to advances in health care that allow children with formerly fatal diseases to survive. - uninsured families can access these services. - there are fewer positions for nurses in institutions providing acute care. - disability and chronic illness have increased with the appearance of more genetic abnormalities. - more disabilities are occurring in children because many women are delaying pregnancy and giving birth to babies later in life.
increasing numbers of children live with chronic disabilities due to advances in health care that allow children with formerly fatal diseases to survive.
A group of nurses are working to provide quality care for their clients within the current health care environment of cost containment. Which strategy(ies) would be appropriate for the nurses to use? Select all that apply. - encouraging clients to consume organic foods to promote healthy lifestyle choices - educating clients about seeking help for problems early on - urging clients to participate in screening programs - encouraging clients to use emergency services for minor problems - creating easy access programs for clients to receive immunizations
- educating clients about seeking help for problems early on - urging clients to participate in screening programs - creating easy access programs for clients to receive immunizations
A nurse is reviewing a labor plan with a client who has been admitted to the labor and birth unit. The client states that she has been drinking a significant amount of herbal teas lately to help with uterine contractions. Which is the priority action by the nurse? Prepare the client for a fetal nonstress test. Ask the client when she last ate or drank anything. Determine the type of herbal teas recently consumed. Ask about other complementary and alternative therapies.
Determine the type of herbal teas recently consumed.
A nurse is caring for a 31-year-old pregnant client who is subjected to intimate partner violence. The client has developed a feeling of hopelessness and does not feel confident in dealing with the situation at home, which makes her feel suicidal. Which nursing intervention should the nurse offer to help the client deal with her situation? Counsel the client's partner to refrain from subjecting his partner to violence. Provide emotional support to empower the client to help herself. Help the client understand the legal impact of her situation to help protect her. Introduce the client to a women's rights group.
Provide emotional support to empower the client to help herself.
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old boy who needs a lumbar puncture. His mother is present. What would prevent informed consent from being obtained? 1. learning the mother is not the custodial parent 2. finding out the mother is younger than 18 years of age 3. determining the mother cannot read the form 4. establishing the mother was never married
learning the mother is not the custodial parent
A nurse who specializes in maternal and child health care performs many varied functions in diverse settings over the course of a year. Which action would be outside the nurse's scope of practice? 1. Assist in the treatment and recovery of a woman with ovarian cancer. 2. Provide preconceptual health care to a client. 3. Discuss methods of alleviating morning sickness with a client in her first trimester. 4. Read a recent journal article on breastfeeding and its benefits for new mothers.
Assist in the treatment and recovery of a woman with ovarian cancer.
A prenatal nurse is preparing a presentation on the trends in childhood mortality rates in order to strategize for program funding. Which statements would the nurse likely include in the presentation? Select all that apply. -The childhood mortality rate in the United States has decreased since 1980. -Disparities exist by gender, age, race, and ethnicity. -Childhood mortality rate decreases with the increase of community services. -Leading causes of childhood mortality include suicide. -Unintentional injury remains a leading cause of mortality in children.
Disparities exist by gender, age, race, and ethnicity. Leading causes of childhood mortality include suicide. Unintentional injury remains a leading cause of mortality in children.
A group of nurses are discussing the most recent statistics on death due to prematurity in the United States. Which action, if implemented, would have the greatest impact on improving outcomes? 1. Track the incidence of violent crime against pregnant women. 2. Examine health disparities between ethnic groups. 3. Improve women's access to receiving prenatal care. 4. Identify specific national health goals related to maternal and infant health.
Improve women's access to receiving prenatal care.
A 15-year-old client has just given birth and states that she does not want her infant to receive any newborn vaccines. What is the appropriate action for the nurse to take? - Administer the newborn vaccines. - Withhold the vaccines. - Call the primary care provider. - Ask the grandparents for permission.
Withhold the vaccines.
In an effort to improve the health status of women and their children, several national campaigns have been implemented. The campaign that reduced the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by 50% was the: 1. Back to Front Campaign. 2. Prone No More Campaign. 3. Back to Sleep Campaign. 4. Front to Back Campaign.
back to sleep campaign
A nurse is preparing a presentation on current American trends in maternal morbidity and mortality in order to lobby for program funding. Which statements would the nurse include? Select all that apply. - Each year 100 to 200 women die as a result of birth complications. - Most pregnancy-related complications women experience are not preventable. - The United States ranks below more than 45 countries in rates of maternal deaths. - Most of pregnancy-related complications respond well to proper care. - The leading causes of pregnancy-related mortality are hemorrhage, infection, preeclampsia-eclampsia, obstructed labor, and unsafe abortion.
- The leading causes of pregnancy-related mortality are hemorrhage, infection, preeclampsia-eclampsia, obstructed labor, and unsafe abortion. - The United States ranks below more than 45 countries in rates of maternal deaths. - Most of pregnancy-related complications respond well to proper care.
What makes the area of family nursing a difficult arena in which to provide care at times? - the presence of family in the hospital rooms - family members who might not agree on treatments and a plan of care - family-centered care plans and use of community areas in acute care settings - nurses having different values from families
- family members who might not agree on treatments and a plan of care
A nurse has been invited to teach a community group about gender identity issues. Which issues does the nurse plan to address to ensure understanding of these issues? Select all that apply. -Sexual orientation refers to whom a person is attracted to sexually. -Gender identity is a person's innate sense of being male, female, or neither. -Gender expression is how a person presents to the world: male, female, or neither. -Children are typically raised according to their anatomical characteristics identifying their sex. -Transgender refers to individuals whose gender identity is not the same as their assigned natal sex. -Transgenders and those with alternate sexual orientation are often depressed, isolated, and exploited.
Sexual orientation refers to whom a person is attracted to sexually. Gender identity is a person's innate sense of being male, female, or neither. Gender expression is how a person presents to the world: male, female, or neither. Children are typically raised according to their anatomical characteristics identifying their sex. Transgender refers to individuals whose gender identity is not the same as their assigned natal sex. Transgenders and those with alternate sexual orientation are often depressed, isolated, and exploited.
Consent for urgent treatment is needed for a minor. The parents are unable to be at the hospital. What action by the nurse constitutes informed consent? - Telephone consent with two witnesses listening simultaneously. - Explaining the needed treatment to the minor and documenting this action. - Contacting the institution's attorney to provide and document consent. - Treating the minor and obtaining written informed consent when the parent arrives.
Telephone consent with two witnesses listening simultaneously.
An expectant mother has arranged for her massage therapist to provide gentle hand, arm, and neck massage for the client while she is in labor in the hospital. Which trend in today's health care environment is most related to this arrangement? 1. increasing use of alternative treatment modalities 2. meeting the work needs of pregnant and breastfeeding women 3. initiating more holistic care 4. reduction of health care costs through the utilization of nonlicensed care providers
increasing use of alternative treatment modalities
A nurse is faced with an ethical conflict involving the care of a child. The child's parents disagree with the physician about the use of a feeding tube. The nurse sees the benefits and limitations of both parties' views. What action would be most appropriate? - Take the issue to the Institutional - Ethics Committee for advice. - Contact the Institutional Review Board for guidelines as to how best to proceed. - Support the parents' decision-making for their child regardless of the outcome. - Provide care to the child without getting involved either way.
Take the issue to the Institutional Ethics Committee for advice.
The nurse is running an education program for early grade-school children. Which topic would address the number one cause of death for this age group? 1. The importance of crossing streets safely 2. The importance of immunizations 3. Prevention of infection and communicable disease 4. Exercise and good nutrition
The importance of crossing streets safely
Which statements about the maternal mortality and morbidity rates for black women in the Unites States indicate understanding of the issue? Select all that apply. -Many black women are unmarried when pregnant. -Bias among health care providers toward the black population fosters distrust. -Black women often have limited or no health care insurance coverage. -Quality obstetrical health care may not be available in the community. -Black women have a genetic link to high-risk pregnancies. -Many black women have low socioeconomic status.
Quality obstetrical health care may not be available in the community. Bias among health care providers toward the black population fosters distrust. Black women often have limited or no health care insurance coverage. Many black women have low socioeconomic status.
