Childbirth Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The United States ranks 50th in the world for maternal mortality and 41st among industrialized nations for infant mortality rate. When developing programs to assist in decreasing these rates, which factor would most likely need to be addressed as having the greatest impact? A ) Resolving all language and cultural differences B ) Assuring early and adequate prenatal care C ) Providing more extensive womens shelters D ) Encouraging all women to eat a balanced diet 2 . When int...

Key historical influences to pharmacology - -Civilizations: Greece, Egypt, China -Poison: Curare, Ergot -Religion Why was zinc oxide an important compound - currently found in topical creams (i.e. calamine) What did ancient greece, egypt, and china contribute - greece - opium - codeine + morphine egypt - senna, purgatives china - ephedrine (asthma) What is Curare's function as a poison + pharmaceutical - poison = paralysis/death, drug = anesthesia What is Ergot's function as a poison +...

The United States ranks 50th in the world for maternal mortality and 41st among industrialized nations for infant mortality rate. When developing programs to assist in decreasing these rates, which factor would most likely need to be addressed as having the greatest impact? A) Resolving all language and cultural differences B) Assuring early and adequate prenatal care C) Providing more extensive women’s shelters D) Encouraging all women to eat a balanced diet 2. When integrating the pri...

Key historical influences to pharmacology - -Civilizations: Greece, Egypt, China -Poison: Curare, Ergot -Religion Why was zinc oxide an important compound - currently found in topical creams (i.e. calamine) What did ancient greece, egypt, and china contribute - greece - opium - codeine + morphine egypt - senna, purgatives china - ephedrine (asthma) What is Curare's function as a poison + pharmaceutical - poison = paralysis/death, drug = anesthesia What is Ergot's function as a poison +...

what are presumptive signs of pregnancy? - things the mother can reports - fetal movement - amenorrhea - n/v - breast changes - fatigue - urinary frequency - slight increase in body temperature What are probable signs of pregnancy? - Goodell's sign: softening of the cervix Chadwick's sign: blue coloration of the cervix and vagina Hegar's sign: softening uterine isthmus - enlarged uterus - ballottement: when the fetus is pushed, it can be felt to bounce back by tapping the palp...

Olds Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women’s Health Across the Lifespan 11th Edition Test Bank Instant delivery Old’s Maternal-Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health, 11e (Davidson/London/Ladewig) Chapter 1 Contemporary Maternal-Newborn Nursing 1) The nurse is speaking to students about changes in maternal-newborn care. One change is that self-care has gained wide acceptance with clients and the healthcare community due to research findings that suggest that it has which effect? A) Shortens newborn...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING, 9th EDITION LEIFER (2024 ALL CHAPTERS INCLUDED 1 UPTO 34 ) LATEST UPDATE. SS - TheThe MarketplaceMarketplace toto BuyBuy lOMoAR cPSD| Chapter 01: The Past, Present, and Future Leifer: Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient chooses to have the certified nurse-midwife (CNM) provide care during her pregnancy. What does the CNM‗s scope of practice include? a. Practice independ...

Test Bank for Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Essentials of Respiratory Care 7th Edition by Des Jardins Chapter 2 Ventilation MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What instrument is used to measure P atm ? a. dynameter c. barometer b. altimeter d. hygrometer ANS: C Feedback A B C D A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B ) or atmospheric (...

ICD-9-CM Ch. 16, complications of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperiumObstetrical care - correct answer medical care that occurs during pregnancy and delivery, is divided into the antepartum period, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period. embryo - correct answer developing child through eighth week of pregnancy Fetus - correct answer 9th wk of pregnancy thru birth uterus - correct answer sits above the cervix and is part of the female anatomy that houses the fetus until birt...

Olds Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women’s Health Across the Lifespan 11th Edition Test Bank Instant delivery Old’s Maternal-Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health, 11e (Davidson/London/Ladewig) Chapter 1 Contemporary Maternal-Newborn Nursing 1) The nurse is speaking to students about changes in maternal-newborn care. One change is that self-care has gained wide acceptance with clients and the healthcare community due to research findings that suggest that it has which effect? A) Shortens newborn...