Mother Baby Basics
This philosophy emphasizes care that focuses on the needs of the entire family rather than just the individual patient.
What is family-centered care?
These are shared beliefs and standards that guide behavior and decision-making within a group
What are cultural values?
The "T" in TORCH stands for this infection.
What is toxoplasmosis?
Any chemical or physical factor that adversely affects the embryo or fetus.
What is a teratogen?
These contractions may occur during pregnancy but do not indicate true labor.
What are Braxton Hicks contractions?
Acupuncture, homeopathy, therapeutic touch, chiropractic care, and herbalism are examples of this type of healthcare practice.
What are alternative healthcare practices?
A nursing diagnosis that may result from limited English proficiency.
What is impaired verbal communication?
The "R" in TORCH stands for this viral illness.
What is rubella?
This parasitic infection is commonly associated with undercooked meat and cat litter exposure.
What is toxoplasmosis?
This respiratory complaint is commonly reported during the second and third trimesters
What is dyspnea?
The five steps of this process are assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
What is the nursing process?
This is the most appropriate intervention when a family has limited English proficiency.
What is providing a qualified translator/interpreter?
The "C" in TORCH stands for this infection.
What is cytomegalovirus?
Newborns should receive this vaccine shortly after delivery.
What is the hepatitis B vaccine?
This preliminary sign of labor often occurs due to increasing prostaglandin action on the cervix.
What is cervical ripening?
This legal concept requires healthcare providers to obtain permission before performing procedures on children and often involves legal guardians.
What is informed consent?
This nursing approach seeks to provide care that aligns with a patient's cultural values, beliefs, and life patterns.
What is culturally congruent or culturally sensitive nursing care?
The "H" in TORCH represents this infection.
What is herpes simplex virus?
This infection is screened for between 35 and 37 weeks of pregnancy because it can cause newborn sepsis and meningitis.
What is Group B Streptococcus (GBS)?
The descent of the fetal head into the pelvis.
What is lightening?
This Healthy People 2030 goal seeks to increase the proportion of healthy full-term infants placed on their backs for sleep.
What is safe sleep promotion?
A nurse assumes that all members of a cultural group share identical beliefs and preferences.
What is stereotyping?
Some laboratories use the acronym TORSCH to include this additional infection.
What is syphilis?
This viral infection can produce a congenital syndrome causing hearing impairment, cataracts, and cardiac defects.
What is rubella?
This event marks the release of amniotic fluid.
What is rupture of membranes?