NUR148 Unit 1 Exam/ Actual Exam Questions with
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How is birth rate calculated? - ANSWER - Total number of live births divided by the total
population of that area multiplied by 1000
Placental function depends on what - ANSWER - maternal cardiac output to supply
circulation
what can cross the placenta? - ANSWER - drugs, viruses, bacteria, protozoa, caffeine,
alcohol, nicotine, medications, carbon monoxide
The structure and function of the placenta are complete by what week of gestation? -
ANSWER - 12the week
What is maternal mortality rate? - ANSWER - The number of women who die giving
birth per 100,000 births that was PREVENTABLE
What is the significance in assessing the maternal mortality rate? - ANSWER - Every
day, 2-3 woman die of prig related complications
What factors influence the risk of maternal death? - ANSWER - Access to healthcare,
insurance, location, education, bias, and environment
What is infant mortality rate? - ANSWER - The annual number of deaths of infants
under one year of age, compared with total live births.
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What are key factors that contribute to infant death? - ANSWER - SIDS, congenital
defects, preterm births, low birth weight, and maternal pregnancy complications s/a
injury
what effects could occur to the fetus when a mother is in the supine position? -
ANSWER - reduces blood flow to the heart, cause lightheadedness, fall risk / fetal
hypoxia
what assessment findings would the nurse expect if the mother is experiencing
hypotension - ANSWER - low bp, sob, pallor, clammy skin
what interventions could the nurse do to correct maternal hypotension? - ANSWER - left
side / semi fowlers/ knees up
normal fetal heart rate - ANSWER - 110-160
Which organization is responsible for establishing standards of care in women's health,
obstetric, and newborn nursing and medicine? - ANSWER - State boards of nursing
What professional organizations provide evidence-based practice suggestions,
research, and current studies in women's health, obstetrics, and neonatal nursing? -
ANSWER - AWHONN, ACOG, NAN, ANA
What role do the organizations play in advancing professional standards and advocating
for quality care in these specialties? - ANSWER - Research gives us evidence to
change policy and procedures
What are the typical degrees and certifications needed for nursing in women's health,
obstetrics, and neonatal care? - ANSWER - RN, APRN, BSN, MSN, ADN
Does an OB monitor low or high-risk patients? - ANSWER - Low