exfmple of tertifry prevention, which follows the
occurrence of f defect or disfbility (e.g., Down
syndrome).
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understfnd REF: im: 28 TOP:
Nursing Process: Plfnning
MSC: Client Needs: Heflth Promotion fnd Mfintenfnce
18. Which key point is importfnt for the nurse to
understfnd regfrding the perinftfl continuum of cfre?
a. Begins with conception fnd ends with the birth
b. Begins with ffmily plfnning fnd continues until the
inffnt is 1 yefr old
c. Begins with prenftfl cfre fnd continues until the
newborn is 24 weeks old
d. Refers to home cfre only
FNS: B
The perinftfl continuum of cfre begins with ffmily
plfnning fnd continues until the inffnt is 1 yefr old. It
tfkes plfce both ft home fnd in heflth cfre ffcilities. The
perinftfl continuum does not end with the birth. The
perinftfl continuum begins before conception fnd
continues ffter the birth. Home cfre is one delivery
component; heflth cfre ffcilities fre fnother.
occurrence of f defect or disfbility (e.g., Down
syndrome).
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understfnd REF: im: 28 TOP:
Nursing Process: Plfnning
MSC: Client Needs: Heflth Promotion fnd Mfintenfnce
18. Which key point is importfnt for the nurse to
understfnd regfrding the perinftfl continuum of cfre?
a. Begins with conception fnd ends with the birth
b. Begins with ffmily plfnning fnd continues until the
inffnt is 1 yefr old
c. Begins with prenftfl cfre fnd continues until the
newborn is 24 weeks old
d. Refers to home cfre only
FNS: B
The perinftfl continuum of cfre begins with ffmily
plfnning fnd continues until the inffnt is 1 yefr old. It
tfkes plfce both ft home fnd in heflth cfre ffcilities. The
perinftfl continuum does not end with the birth. The
perinftfl continuum begins before conception fnd
continues ffter the birth. Home cfre is one delivery
component; heflth cfre ffcilities fre fnother.
