Test Bank for Maternal Child Nursing
Care, 6th Edition.
Diabetes mellitus
One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors associated with pregnancy.
Chronic hypertension
A maternal medical risk factor associated with pregnancy, but not the most frequently reported.
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
Not among the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors in pregnancy.
Anemia
A concern in pregnancy, but not one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors.
Hypertension associated with pregnancy
One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors.
SBAR technique
A communication framework that stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation.
Evidence-based approach
The evolved role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families emphasizes this practice.
Prenatal care appointments
The most important action to prevent or control risk factors associated with infant mortality.
Health literacy
Nurses contribute by using simple, common words and evaluating patient understanding.
Initial assessment
The process of obtaining health information during a prenatal intake interview.
Nutrition assessment
An important modifiable risk factor, but not the most critical action in the context of infant
mortality.
Social worker referral
May be needed during pregnancy but is not the most important action for the nurse to take initially.
Obstetrician vs. midwife
The nurse should not advise the patient on the type of care provider to see.
Maternity jargon
, Should be avoided to ensure patient understanding during discussions.
Communication with clinicians
Essential for optimal outcomes in contemporary maternity nursing care.
Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
A category in the nursing process that emphasizes the importance of patient assessment.
Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment
A category in the nursing process focused on providing safe care.
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
A category in the nursing process that includes promoting health and preventing illness.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
A level of cognitive understanding required for certain nursing assessments.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
A level of cognitive understanding necessary for interpreting patient needs.
Cognitive Level: Application
Not explicitly mentioned, but implied in the context of using knowledge in practice.
Cognitive Level: Analysis
Not explicitly mentioned, but relevant for evaluating patient information.
Cognitive Level: Synthesis
Not explicitly mentioned, but important for developing patient care plans.
Cognitive Level: Evaluation
Not explicitly mentioned, but essential for assessing patient outcomes.
Maternal obesity
Associated with both diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy.
Childbearing cycle
The continuum of care provided by nurses throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
Prenatal period
The time frame during which nurses care for women in various settings.
Birthing centers
Alternative care settings where nurses provide care for childbearing families.
Home care
One of the settings where nurses provide care for childbearing families.
Care, 6th Edition.
Diabetes mellitus
One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors associated with pregnancy.
Chronic hypertension
A maternal medical risk factor associated with pregnancy, but not the most frequently reported.
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
Not among the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors in pregnancy.
Anemia
A concern in pregnancy, but not one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors.
Hypertension associated with pregnancy
One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors.
SBAR technique
A communication framework that stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation.
Evidence-based approach
The evolved role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families emphasizes this practice.
Prenatal care appointments
The most important action to prevent or control risk factors associated with infant mortality.
Health literacy
Nurses contribute by using simple, common words and evaluating patient understanding.
Initial assessment
The process of obtaining health information during a prenatal intake interview.
Nutrition assessment
An important modifiable risk factor, but not the most critical action in the context of infant
mortality.
Social worker referral
May be needed during pregnancy but is not the most important action for the nurse to take initially.
Obstetrician vs. midwife
The nurse should not advise the patient on the type of care provider to see.
Maternity jargon
, Should be avoided to ensure patient understanding during discussions.
Communication with clinicians
Essential for optimal outcomes in contemporary maternity nursing care.
Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
A category in the nursing process that emphasizes the importance of patient assessment.
Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment
A category in the nursing process focused on providing safe care.
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
A category in the nursing process that includes promoting health and preventing illness.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
A level of cognitive understanding required for certain nursing assessments.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
A level of cognitive understanding necessary for interpreting patient needs.
Cognitive Level: Application
Not explicitly mentioned, but implied in the context of using knowledge in practice.
Cognitive Level: Analysis
Not explicitly mentioned, but relevant for evaluating patient information.
Cognitive Level: Synthesis
Not explicitly mentioned, but important for developing patient care plans.
Cognitive Level: Evaluation
Not explicitly mentioned, but essential for assessing patient outcomes.
Maternal obesity
Associated with both diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy.
Childbearing cycle
The continuum of care provided by nurses throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
Prenatal period
The time frame during which nurses care for women in various settings.
Birthing centers
Alternative care settings where nurses provide care for childbearing families.
Home care
One of the settings where nurses provide care for childbearing families.
