Chapter 1-3 Maternal care questions and
answers 2025/2026 latest update
advanced practice nurse - answerA registered nurse with an advanced degree who specializes in a
clinical area of nursing such as obstetrics or pediatrics and may conduct research in their specialty
advocate - answerto speak in favor of
birthing centers - answerprimary care facilities, other than hospitals, that are used for low-risk
childbirth.
clinical nurse specialist (CNS) - answerAdvanced practice nurse who provides direct care, as well as
participating in health education and research
clinical pathways - answeralso known as critical pathways, care maps, or multidisciplinary action plans,
clinical pathways are collaborative guidelines that define multidisciplinary care in terms of outcomes
within a timeline
cost containment - answerMeans of trying to control the rising cost of health care
critical thinking - answerIs rationally deciding what to believe or what to do. When one rationally
decides something, he or she evaluates information to see if it makes sense, whether it's coherent, and
whether the argument is well founded on evidence.
cultural awareness - answerThe advocate must be sensitive to issues of diversity and use culturally
appropriate approaches
cultural competence - answerIs the ability of health care providers to provide care to people w diverse
values, beliefs, and behaviors, including the ability to adapt delivery of care to meet the needs of the
patient.
cultural sensitivity - answeremphasis on developing the workers attitude of acceptance, respect, and
appreciation for each clients cultural uniqueness. "Value Centered"
, culture - answerCollective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group
diagnosis-related groups (DRG'S) - answera system of analyzing conditions and treatments for similar
groups of patients used to establish Medicare fees for hospital inpatient services; patients are classified
by their principal diagnosis, surgical procedure, age, and other factors.
documentation - answerLEGAL responsibility of the nurse
facilities differ on the type of charting methods
* paper/computer
regardless of the method if u did not document the care you provided it did not happen
empowerment - answerDecsribes the interaction of professionals with families in such a way that
families maintain or acquire a sense of control over their family lives and acknowledge positive changes
that result from helping behaviors that foster their own strengths, abilities, and actions.
evidence-based practice - answerClinical decision-making that integrates the best available research
with clinical expertise and patient characteristics and preferences
family care plan - answeran expansion of the nursing care plan that includes family members.
full inclusion - answerall childern with disablities receive all instruction in regular education classes with
thier nondisabled peers; all support services take place in the regular classroom.
genomics - answerStudy of genes, diagnose disease before tissue damaged
HIPPA - answerHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - 1996- written to protect the privacy
of health info.
HMO's - answer(Health Matinance Organization) Covers routine preventative care. Must go to in-
network providers. Usually have Low premiums/deductibles
answers 2025/2026 latest update
advanced practice nurse - answerA registered nurse with an advanced degree who specializes in a
clinical area of nursing such as obstetrics or pediatrics and may conduct research in their specialty
advocate - answerto speak in favor of
birthing centers - answerprimary care facilities, other than hospitals, that are used for low-risk
childbirth.
clinical nurse specialist (CNS) - answerAdvanced practice nurse who provides direct care, as well as
participating in health education and research
clinical pathways - answeralso known as critical pathways, care maps, or multidisciplinary action plans,
clinical pathways are collaborative guidelines that define multidisciplinary care in terms of outcomes
within a timeline
cost containment - answerMeans of trying to control the rising cost of health care
critical thinking - answerIs rationally deciding what to believe or what to do. When one rationally
decides something, he or she evaluates information to see if it makes sense, whether it's coherent, and
whether the argument is well founded on evidence.
cultural awareness - answerThe advocate must be sensitive to issues of diversity and use culturally
appropriate approaches
cultural competence - answerIs the ability of health care providers to provide care to people w diverse
values, beliefs, and behaviors, including the ability to adapt delivery of care to meet the needs of the
patient.
cultural sensitivity - answeremphasis on developing the workers attitude of acceptance, respect, and
appreciation for each clients cultural uniqueness. "Value Centered"
, culture - answerCollective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group
diagnosis-related groups (DRG'S) - answera system of analyzing conditions and treatments for similar
groups of patients used to establish Medicare fees for hospital inpatient services; patients are classified
by their principal diagnosis, surgical procedure, age, and other factors.
documentation - answerLEGAL responsibility of the nurse
facilities differ on the type of charting methods
* paper/computer
regardless of the method if u did not document the care you provided it did not happen
empowerment - answerDecsribes the interaction of professionals with families in such a way that
families maintain or acquire a sense of control over their family lives and acknowledge positive changes
that result from helping behaviors that foster their own strengths, abilities, and actions.
evidence-based practice - answerClinical decision-making that integrates the best available research
with clinical expertise and patient characteristics and preferences
family care plan - answeran expansion of the nursing care plan that includes family members.
full inclusion - answerall childern with disablities receive all instruction in regular education classes with
thier nondisabled peers; all support services take place in the regular classroom.
genomics - answerStudy of genes, diagnose disease before tissue damaged
HIPPA - answerHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - 1996- written to protect the privacy
of health info.
HMO's - answer(Health Matinance Organization) Covers routine preventative care. Must go to in-
network providers. Usually have Low premiums/deductibles
