child health nursing focusing at risk/
high risk and sick clients Exam
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The risk of maternal death is affected by many factors like: - ANSWER--Frequency and
spacing of births Nutrition level (maternal undernutrition)
-Stature and maternal age
-Appropriate medical and midwife support
-Access to emergency and intensive treatment if necessary.
-Lack of management capacity in the health system. No political will and lack of
management capacity in the health system.
-The majority of these deaths and disabilities are preventable, being mainly due to
insufficientcare during pregnancy and delivery.
-HIV infection is an increasing threat. Mother-to-child transmission of HIV continues to
be a majorproblem, with up to 45 per cent of HIV-infected mothers transmitting infection
to their children.
the three delays that lead to maternal and neonataldeaths - ANSWER--Delay in
identification of complications
-Delay in referral
-Delay in management of complications
Major Causes of Death in Childhood Under 1 year - ANSWER--Congenital
malformations and chromosomalDisorders related to short gestation age and low birth
weight
-Maternal complications of pregnancy
-Sudden infant death syndromeUnintentional injuries (accidents)
Major Causes of Death in Childhood 1-4 years old - ANSWER--Unintentional injuries
(accidents)
-Congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities
, -Malignant neoplasm
-Homicide
-Diseases of the heart
Major Causes of Death in Childhood 5-9 years old - ANSWER--Unintentional injuries
(accidents)
-Malignant neoplasm
-Congenital anomalies
-Homicide
-Diseases of the heart
Major Causes of Death in Childhood 10-14 years old - ANSWER--Unintentional injuries
(accidents)
-Suicide
-Malignant neoplasm
-Homicide
-Congenital anomalies
Major Causes of Death in Childhood 15-24 years old - ANSWER--Unintentional injuries
(accidents)
-Suicide
-Homicide
-Malignant neoplasm
-Diseases of the heart
DOH's Essential package of child survival interventions - ANSWER-1. Skilled
attendance during pregnancy, childbirth and the immediate postpartum
2. Care of the newborn
3. Breastfeeding and complementary feeding
4. Micronutrient supplementation