What does the term 'gynecologist' refer to?
A specialist who detects abnormalities in pregnant women.
What are the philosophies of maternal and child health nursing?
Family-centered, community-centered, and evidence-based.
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Obstetric Care and Definitions

What does the term 'gynecologist' refer to?

A specialist who detects abnormalities in pregnant women.

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Philosophies of Maternal and Child Health Nursing

What are the philosophies of maternal and child health nursing?

Family-centered, community-centered, and evidence-based.

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Legal Issues in Maternal and Child Health Care

What can inappropriate use of oxytocin lead to?

Uterine hyperstimulation, uterine rupture, and fetal intolerance of labor and death.

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Nursing Process in Maternal and Child Health

What are key aspects of care for infants during the perinatal period?

Immediate post-birth care, feeding and nutrition, physical examination, temperature regulation, infection prevention, parental education support, and follow-up care.

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Scope of Practice in Maternal and Child Health Nursing

What settings are included in maternal and child health nursing care?

Birthing rooms, pediatrics, ICU, and home care.

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Obstetric Care and Definitions

What is the focus of care during the first trimester of pregnancy?

Providing prenatal care, monitoring maternal and fetal health, and offering education and support to the expectant mother.

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Legal Issues in Maternal and Child Health Care

What does 'wrongful birth' refer to?

The birth of a disabled child when parents would have chosen to end the pregnancy if informed about the disability.

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Maternal and Child Health Nursing Overview

What is the puerperium period?

The postpartum period lasting 6 weeks immediately after birth.

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Legal Issues in Maternal and Child Health Care

What must a nurse do when there is a clinical disagreement regarding fetal well-being?

Initiate the course of action and institute the chain of command.

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Ethical Principles and Dilemmas in Maternal and Child Health

What is the ethical principle of autonomy?

The right to self-determination.

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Ethical Principles and Dilemmas in Maternal and Child Health

What are some clinical examples of perinatal ethical dilemmas?

Withdrawal of life support, harvesting of fetal organs, in vitro fertilization decisions, allocation of resources in pregnancy care, fetal surgery, and treatment of genetic disorders.

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Legal Issues in Maternal and Child Health Care

What is essential for protecting a nurse and justifying their actions in maternal and child health nursing?

Documentation.

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Legal Issues in Maternal and Child Health Care

Define 'wrongful conception'.

A contraceptive measure that failed, leading to the conception and birth of an unwanted child.

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Legal Issues in Maternal and Child Health Care

What is a common clinical situation that can lead to obstetric litigation?

Inability to recognize and/or respond to intrapartum fetal compromise.

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Legal Issues in Maternal and Child Health Care

What is the recommended time frame for a timely cesarean birth when indicated?

30 minutes from decision to incision.

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Four Phases of Healthcare

What is health promotion in maternal and child health nursing?

Educating parents and children to follow sound health practices when no risk is present.

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Nursing Theories Related to Mother-Child Dyad

What is the focus of Family Systems Theory?

It considers the family as a dynamic system where changes in one member can affect the entire family.

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Four Phases of Healthcare

What is health restoration?

Using conscientious assessment to identify symptoms of illness and begin interventions to return the patient to wellness.

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Nursing Process in Maternal and Child Health

What is the nursing process in maternal and child health nursing?

A scientific form of problem solving that includes Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADPIE).

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Maternal and Child Health Nursing Overview

What is the primary goal of maternal and child health nursing?

The promotion and maintenance of optimal family health to ensure cycles of optimal childbearing and childrearing.

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Maternal and Child Health Nursing Overview

What is the heart rate range for a baby?

120 - 160 bpm.

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Nursing Theories Related to Mother-Child Dyad

What does Bowlby's Attachment Theory emphasize?

The importance of bonding between the mother and child, crucial for the child's emotional and social development.

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Maternal and Child Health Nursing Overview

What age groups are included in the care of children from birth through adolescence?

Newborns (0-2 months), infants (2 months-1 year), toddlers (1-3 years), preschoolers (3-5 years), school-age children (6-12 years), and adolescents (13-18 years).

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Scope of Practice in Maternal and Child Health Nursing

What is included in nutritional counseling for preconceptual health?

Folic acid supplementation and promoting a healthy diet.

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Obstetric Care and Definitions

What is obstetric care focused on?

The care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

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Evidence-Based Practice

What is the recommended duration for breastfeeding?

The recommended duration of breastfeeding is 2 years.

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Maternal and Child Health Nursing Overview

What does the perinatal period encompass?

It starts from 6 weeks before conception to 6 weeks after birth, approximately 20 weeks of gestation to 28 days after birth.

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Four Phases of Healthcare

What does health maintenance involve?

Intervening to maintain health when the risk of illness is present.

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Scope of Practice in Maternal and Child Health Nursing

What is a key aspect of preconceptual health in maternal and child health nursing?

Health assessment, including medical history review and genetic counseling.

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Patient Advocacy in Maternal and Child Health Nursing

What is patient advocacy in maternal and child health nursing?

Actions taken to support and defend the rights and needs of patients within the healthcare system.

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Legal Issues in Maternal and Child Health Care

What is 'wrongful life'?

A claim that negligent prenatal testing resulted in the birth of an imperfect child.

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Evidence-Based Practice

What is evidence-based practice (EBP) in maternal and child health nursing?

The conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about patient care, combining research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.

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Nursing Research

What role does nursing research play in evidence-based practice?

Nursing research systematically investigates problems that impact nursing practice, contributing to the growth of professional knowledge.

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Legal Issues in Maternal and Child Health Care

What are some allegations related to fetal monitoring?

Failure to accurately assess maternal and fetal status, appreciate deteriorating fetal status, and communicate effectively.

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Nursing Theories Related to Mother-Child Dyad

What does the Health Belief Model help understand?

It helps understand why mothers may or may not engage in preventive health behaviors such as prenatal care or infant immunization.

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Ethical Principles and Dilemmas in Maternal and Child Health

What is an ethical dilemma?

A situation where two or more moral principles conflict with each other, leading to a choice that may violate ethical principles.

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