Ch 1 Vocab

Question 1

process of assessment, planning, application, coordination, follow-up, and evaluation of options and services required to meet an individual’s health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality cost-effective results

Answer 1

Case management

Question 2

post-graduate training in the care of normal pregnancy and childbirth; certified by American college of nurse midwives

Answer 2

Certified nurse midwife

Question 3

ability to apply knowledge about a client’s culture so that the health care provided can be adapted to meet her needs. Be able to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, religions, genders, sexual orientation, other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, & communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each

Answer 3

Cultural competence

Question 4

view of the world and a set of traditions that are used by a specific social group and are transmitted to the next generation. Influences socialization but also his or her experiences related to health and specific health practices

Answer 4

Culture

Question 5

birth assistant that provides emotional, physical, educational support to woman and family during childbirth and postpartum

Answer 5

Doula

Question 6

use of research to establish & implement a plan of care

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Evidence based nursing practice

Question 7

basic social unit of our society. 2 or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption and living together

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Family

Question 8

delivery of safe, satisfying, high-quality health care that focuses on and adapts to the physical and psychosocial needs of the family; partnership approach of families and caregivers that recognizes the strength & integrity of family

Answer 8

Family-centered care

Question 9

intrauterine death of a fetus at 20 weeks or more of gestation per 1000 live births

Answer 9

Fetal mortality rate

Question 10

number of deaths occurring in the first 12 months of life per 1000 live births

Answer 10

Infant mortality rate

Question 11

agreement by a client to undergo an operation or medical treatment or take part in a clinical trial after being informed of and having understood the risks involved – legal document

Answer 11

Informed consent

Question 12

annual number of female deaths from any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its mgmt during pregnancy or childbirth or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, per 100,000 live births, for a specified year

Answer 12

Maternal mortality rate

Question 13

incidence or number of individuals who have died over a specific period

Answer 13

Mortality

Question 14

number of infant deaths occurring in the first 28 days of life per 1000 live births

Answer 14

Neonatal mortality rate

Question 15

weeks immediately before and after birth

Answer 15

Perinatal

Question 16

period of 6 wks after childbirth during which mother’s reproductive organs return to original nonpregnant state

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Puerperium

Question 17

seizures in pregnant women – not related to brain condition

Answer 17

Eclampsia

Question 18

pregnant woman w/ high BP & protein in urine after 20th week (late 2nd or 3rd trimester)

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Pre-eclampsia

Question 19

placenta partially or totally covers mother’s cervix

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Placenta previa

Question 20

traditional American family in which male and female partners and their children live as an independent unit, sharing roles, responsibilities, and economic resources

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nuclear family

Question 21

members include grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other people related by blood

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Extended family

Question 22

those formed as a result of divorce and remarriage, consist of unrelated family members (stepparents, stepchildren, and stepsiblings) who join to create a new household

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Married-blended families

Question 23

children live with two unmarried biologic parents or two adoptive parents

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Cohabiting-parent families

Question 24

comprise an unmarried biologic or adoptive parent who may or may not be living with other adults. The single-parent family may result from the loss of a spouse by death, divorce, separation, or desertion; from either an unplanned or planned pregnancy; or from the adoption of a child by an unmarried woman or man

Answer 24

Single-parent families

Question 25

children live independently in foster or kinship care such as living with a grandparent

Answer 25

No-parent families

Question 26

essential oils

stimulate sense of smell

Answer 26

aromatherapy

Question 27

restore body’s natural balance

like treats like

Answer 27

homeopathy

Question 28

pressing an appropriate point so self-healing capacities take over

Answer 28

acupressure

Question 29

art of placement.

environment induces chi

Answer 29

feng shui

Question 30

use of positive and healing images

deep relaxation to reduces stress & help ppl cope

Answer 30

guided imagery

Question 31

deep massage on identified points of the foot or hand to scan & rebalance body parts that correspond w/ each point

Answer 31

reflexology

Question 32

moving hands from head to feet several intches from skin

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therapeutic touch

Question 33

use of plants for healing & treating diseases and conditions

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herbal medicines

Question 34

praying, chanting, presence, laying on of hands, rituals, meds

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spiritual healing

Question 35

removing irritants to NS to restore proper function

Answer 35

chiropractic therapy

Question 36

stroking, kneading

decreases pain, produces relaxation, or improves circulation to that body part

Answer 36

massage therapy

Question 37

which bony pelvis is ideal?

Answer 37

gynecoid

Question 38

which bony pelvis resembles a male pelvis?

Answer 38

android

Question 39

which bony pelvis resembles an ape’s pelvis? it is triangular is shape, and baby would need to change the shape of his/her head in order to fit

Answer 39

anthropoid

Question 40

which bony pelvis is flat? baby’s head won’t squeeze through and mom will likely need a c-section unless the p lvis is large or baby is small

Answer 40

platypelloid

Question 41

How soon after birth does baby’s head generally reshape?

Answer 41

24 hrs