NUR 315 - Exam 1 Questions with 100% Correct Answers

What is preconception? Correct Answer before pregnancy How does family & culture influence preconception care? Correct Answer -because culture is learned and can be different for everyone, each person can have different beliefs and ideals about how they want their care to go. -family support and structure can also influence preconception care because they may not want children, or their family may want something specific and that can play a huge role How do we assess support system in preconception? Correct Answer -family -friends -woman herself and her readiness to be pregnant and have a baby -financials, housing Why/how do we assess lifestyle in preconception? Correct Answer Why: we want to see all the risk factors that a pregnancy from this mom would include. How: mainly by asking questions and looking into chart -personal behaviors and exposures -workplace/home conditions -reproductive history -nutrition -exercise -chronic diseases -infectious diseases -genetic disorders In preconception, what do we teach? Correct Answer -how to avoid pregnancy if they don't want a baby -identify risk factors -nutrition -exercise and rest -avoidance of substance abuse -use of risk-reducing sex practices -attending to family and social needs What are modifiable risk factors for reproductive health? Correct Answer -weight -substance use (drugs and alcohol) -smoking -environmental hazards -caffeine