NSG 333 Exam #1 Study Guide
Questions and All Correct Answers
2026-2027 Updated.
Factors that can affect maternal and child health - Answer -Family
-genetics
-society
-culture
-health status and lifestyle
-access to healthcare
-improvement dx and tx
-empowerment of health care consumers are all factors
How can society and culture influence the health of women, children, and families? - Answer
Society
social roles, socioeconomic status, the media, and the expanding global nature of society
Culture
Self-awareness, knowledge, skills and encounter
Major components and key elements to family-centered care - Answer -family is the constant
-support and respect for the uniqueness and diversity of families are essential
-along with encouragement and enhancement of the family's strengths and competencies
-Collaborative partnership
-mutual trust
-sensitivity to client's and family's beliefs and those of their culture
-Greater family self-determination, decision-making, control and self-efficacy
Primary prevention - Answer Efforts to prevent an injury or disease from ever occurring
Ex. nutrition, good hygiene, sanitation, immunizations, drug education to children, smoking
cessation, handrails on bathtubs, etc.
Secondary prevention - Answer Efforts to limit the effects of an injury or disease that you
cannot completely prevent.
,Ex. Health screenings, Pregnancy testing, blood pressure evaluations, cholesterol monitoring,
Pap smears, etc.
Tertiary prevention - Answer is designed to reduce or limit the progression of a permanent,
irreversible disease or disability
Ex. working with women who have suffered long-term consequences of violence, focus on
minimizing and managing the effects of cerebral vascular disease or HIV, etc.
informed consent - Answer is a separate consent that is obtained prior to certain procedures
that place clients at higher risk ex: amniocentesis, surgery, radiation, etc.
-over the age of 18 can consent for themselves
-If the person receiving the treatment or intervention that requires informed consent is under
18 a parent or legal guardian must sign the consent.
Emancipated consent - Answer State law dictates that a minor can consent for themselves in
matters related to pregnancy, prenatal care and contraception, sexually transmitted diseases
and STD testing.
Important tips for working with an interpreter - Answer -help the interpreter prepare and
understand what needs to be done ahead of time
-introduce yourself to both parties
-physically place yourselves so that you are facing your client and your client is facing you
-remember that interpreter is the "communication bridge" and not the "content expert"
-speak slowly and clearly
-pause every few sentences
-avoid side conversations
cultural competence - Answer having an awareness and acceptance of cultures and the
ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures
concepts of cultural competence - Answer Cultural awareness, knowledge, skill, encounter
Cultural awareness - Answer aware, appreciative, and becoming sensitive to various cultural
beliefs and values
, Cultural Knoweldge - Answer becoming familiar with culturally/ethnically diverse groups,
world-views, beliefs, lifestyles, etc.
Cultural skill - Answer ability to perform a cultural assessment in a sensitive way
cultural encounters - Answer Engaging in cross-cultural interactions that provide learning of
other cultures and opportunities for effective intercultural communication development
contraceptive methods - Answer behavioral methods, barrier methods, hormonal methods,
and permanent methods
Risk factors for STI - Answer -having unprotected sex
-having multiple partners
-using alcohol or illegal drugs, using iv drugs
-having a hx of sti
Client education for STI - Answer -Educating all women including adolescents regarding the
risk of early sexual activity
-annual pelvic exam with Pap smears for those that are sexually active
-regular screening examinations
-the use of barrier contraception (condom) should be encourages
How can contraceptives play a role in the prevention of STIs? - Answer Not all contraceptives
prevent STI they only prevent pregnancy. The only contraceptive that prevents STIs are
condoms.
It prevents the contact between the penis and the sex partner's skin, mucosa, and genital
secretions.
Bacterial sexually transmitted infections - Answer chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis
Blood tests, urine samples, and fluid samples are performed
Tx: Antibiotics (azithromycine, doxycycline, erythromycin, etc), abstinence from sexual activity
until therapy complete, retesting every 3 months
Viral Sexually Transmitted Infections - Answer HIV, HSV, Hepatitis, HPV
Questions and All Correct Answers
2026-2027 Updated.
Factors that can affect maternal and child health - Answer -Family
-genetics
-society
-culture
-health status and lifestyle
-access to healthcare
-improvement dx and tx
-empowerment of health care consumers are all factors
How can society and culture influence the health of women, children, and families? - Answer
Society
social roles, socioeconomic status, the media, and the expanding global nature of society
Culture
Self-awareness, knowledge, skills and encounter
Major components and key elements to family-centered care - Answer -family is the constant
-support and respect for the uniqueness and diversity of families are essential
-along with encouragement and enhancement of the family's strengths and competencies
-Collaborative partnership
-mutual trust
-sensitivity to client's and family's beliefs and those of their culture
-Greater family self-determination, decision-making, control and self-efficacy
Primary prevention - Answer Efforts to prevent an injury or disease from ever occurring
Ex. nutrition, good hygiene, sanitation, immunizations, drug education to children, smoking
cessation, handrails on bathtubs, etc.
Secondary prevention - Answer Efforts to limit the effects of an injury or disease that you
cannot completely prevent.
,Ex. Health screenings, Pregnancy testing, blood pressure evaluations, cholesterol monitoring,
Pap smears, etc.
Tertiary prevention - Answer is designed to reduce or limit the progression of a permanent,
irreversible disease or disability
Ex. working with women who have suffered long-term consequences of violence, focus on
minimizing and managing the effects of cerebral vascular disease or HIV, etc.
informed consent - Answer is a separate consent that is obtained prior to certain procedures
that place clients at higher risk ex: amniocentesis, surgery, radiation, etc.
-over the age of 18 can consent for themselves
-If the person receiving the treatment or intervention that requires informed consent is under
18 a parent or legal guardian must sign the consent.
Emancipated consent - Answer State law dictates that a minor can consent for themselves in
matters related to pregnancy, prenatal care and contraception, sexually transmitted diseases
and STD testing.
Important tips for working with an interpreter - Answer -help the interpreter prepare and
understand what needs to be done ahead of time
-introduce yourself to both parties
-physically place yourselves so that you are facing your client and your client is facing you
-remember that interpreter is the "communication bridge" and not the "content expert"
-speak slowly and clearly
-pause every few sentences
-avoid side conversations
cultural competence - Answer having an awareness and acceptance of cultures and the
ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures
concepts of cultural competence - Answer Cultural awareness, knowledge, skill, encounter
Cultural awareness - Answer aware, appreciative, and becoming sensitive to various cultural
beliefs and values
, Cultural Knoweldge - Answer becoming familiar with culturally/ethnically diverse groups,
world-views, beliefs, lifestyles, etc.
Cultural skill - Answer ability to perform a cultural assessment in a sensitive way
cultural encounters - Answer Engaging in cross-cultural interactions that provide learning of
other cultures and opportunities for effective intercultural communication development
contraceptive methods - Answer behavioral methods, barrier methods, hormonal methods,
and permanent methods
Risk factors for STI - Answer -having unprotected sex
-having multiple partners
-using alcohol or illegal drugs, using iv drugs
-having a hx of sti
Client education for STI - Answer -Educating all women including adolescents regarding the
risk of early sexual activity
-annual pelvic exam with Pap smears for those that are sexually active
-regular screening examinations
-the use of barrier contraception (condom) should be encourages
How can contraceptives play a role in the prevention of STIs? - Answer Not all contraceptives
prevent STI they only prevent pregnancy. The only contraceptive that prevents STIs are
condoms.
It prevents the contact between the penis and the sex partner's skin, mucosa, and genital
secretions.
Bacterial sexually transmitted infections - Answer chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis
Blood tests, urine samples, and fluid samples are performed
Tx: Antibiotics (azithromycine, doxycycline, erythromycin, etc), abstinence from sexual activity
until therapy complete, retesting every 3 months
Viral Sexually Transmitted Infections - Answer HIV, HSV, Hepatitis, HPV
