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What is an example of maternal community-based nursing?
Examples:
-Infant vaccination classes
-Local birthing classes
-Home nursing visits
-Local center offering infant care classes
-Bringing food to a community needed food bank
What client group has the highest maternal mortality rate?
1. Asian Clients
2. Non-Hispanic White clients
3. Black Clients
4. Hispanic Clients
Black clients
What type of care focuses on involving family members in the healthcare process.
Family-centered care
This device is inserted vaginally, then through the cervix and into the uterus by a medical professional and used to prevent pregnancy.
True or false:
A nurse should educate a client about over the counter medications and encourage them to discuss with their medical provider before taking?
True
What is the only form of birth control that provide protection from STIs?
Condoms
What is the tube-like structure responsible for removing urine from the body?
What is the Urethra
What symptoms would you warn a preeclamptic client to notify the provider for?
Blurred vision / vision changes
Facial Edema
Headaches
Shortness of breath
How can clients monitor their fetus at home?
Tracking fetal movement (kicks)
What is placental abruption?
Serious complication where the placenta separates from the uterine wall prematurely.
Some risk factors include: substance use, hypertension, trauma to abdomen
Name x1 modifiable and x1 nonmodifiable risk factors for breast cancer?
modifiable (lifestyle):
Alcohol consumption
Obesity
Low fiber intake
nonmodifiable:
genetic mutations (brca1 brca2)
family history
12 months
What are risk factors for Spontaneous Abortion?
-Low BMI
-Advanced Maternal age
-History of previous miscarriage
-Infection
-Smoking
-Substance use
-Obesity
If a pregnant client has rubella infection, is this a concern?
Yes! Rubella is severe threat during pregnancy and can be transmitted from the mother to the fetus through the placenta and can result in serious birth defects to the fetus.
Why would a client with chronic hypertension see a drop in their blood pressure during their first trimester?
During the first trimester, the increase in hormones causes your veins and arteries to dilate, decreasing your blood pressure.
What condition is characterized by excessive nausea and vomiting?
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)
*hormonal changes and excess saliva may contribute to worsening symptoms
A client completed a 3 hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and 2 of their results came back higher than normal. What diagnosis would you expect them to receive?
Gestational Diabetes
A fertilized egg implants outside the uterus (often in the fallopian tube).
What syndrome is a severe pregnancy condition affecting liver function and blood clotting. Cognitive changes, such as confusion and repetitive questioning, may occur as symptoms worsen.
HELLP syndrome:
Hemolysis – The breakdown of red blood cells.
ELevated liver enzymes – Indicating liver dysfunction.
Low Platelet count – Affecting blood clotting ability.
What would be recommended for a 36 week client who is taking a 4 hour car ride?
Fully emptying the breast
Proper latch during feedings
Washing hands before handling breasts
Treating nipple soreness/cracked nipples
Contact with cat litter may increase the risk of toxoplasmosis (a parasitic infection that can lead to complications)
What are some complications related to gestational diabetes?
Larger fetal size
Fetal distress/demise
Increased amniotic fluid levels
Preeclampsia
Cystocele = prolapsed bladder
Symptoms: Urinary Incontinence, painful intercourse, difficulty emptying bladder, frequent urination
1. Soft cheeses - such as feta and brie
2. Raw sprouts
3. Unpasteurized products (milk, juice/cider)
4. Raw Seafood
5. Deli Meat
6. Undercooked meat