chapter 5-health promotion Flashcards
which reflects one purpose of preconcetption care?
a. ensure that pregnancy comlications do not occur.
b. identify women who should not become pregant
c. encourage healthy lifestyles for families desiring pregnancy
d. ensure that women know about prenatal care
C
the nurse who provides preceonception care understands whihc is about preconception care?
a. it is designed for women who have never been pregnant
b. it includes risk factor assessments for potential medical and psychological problems but does not consider socioeconomic status
c. it avoids teaching about safer sex as teh woman is seeking pregnancy
d. it could include interventions to reduce substance use and abuse.
D
what should nurses be aware of concerning the use and misuse of legal drugs or substances?
a. although cigarette smoking causes a number of health problems it has little direct effect on maternity-related health
b. about 75% of women aged 15 and older report alcohol consumption
c. coffee is a stimulant that can interrupt body function and has been related to birth defects
d. perscription psychotherapeutic drugs taken by the mother do not effect the fetus; otherwise they would not have been perscribed.
B
the use of methamphetamines has been steadily increasing in Canada. what must the nurse be cognizant of in relation to methamphetamine use, to provide adequate nursing care to this patient population?
a. it is used only by those of a higher socioeconomic status because of the expense.
b. it contains amphetamine, a CNS stimulant as the active ingredient
c. it manifests a response similar to marijuana when smoked
d. its use by fertile women decreased their sexual activity
B
which opiate causes euphoria, relaxation, drowsiness, and detachment from reality and has possible effects on the pregnancy, including pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and premature rupture of membranes?
a. heroin
b. alcohol
c. PCP
d. cocaine
A
as a powerful CNS stimulant, which can lead to miscarriage, preterm labour, premature seperation of the placenta, and stillbirth?
a. heroin
b. alcohol
b. PCP
d. cocaine
D
the use of which drug during pregnancy causes vasoconstriction and decreased placental perfusion, resulting in maternal and neonatal complications?
a. alcohol
b. caffeine
c. tobacco
d. vitamin A
C
which is true in relation to kegal exercises?
a. they were developed to control or reduce incontinent urine loss
b. they are the best exercise for a pregnant woman because they are so pleasurable
c. they help manage stress
d. they are ineffective without sufficient calcium in the diet
A
body mass index is an important part of the health screening process, because obesity is closely associated with what?
a. lower infant mortality rates
b. large number of chronic conditions
c. mostly acute illnesses
d. improved mental well-being
B
the nurse is most likely aware of the psychological symptoms of stress such as anxiety and depression hoewever, a number of physiological symptoms may also occur. to best assist the patient in manging these symptoms, the nurse should be aware that stress may also result in which response?
a. decreased heart rate and blood pressure
b. rapid digestion resulting in heartburn
c. decrease in hormone levels
d. flare-ups of arthritis and asthma
D
when evaluating the care of a woman in an abusive situation, which is the nurses best measure?
a. the women’s decision to leave her partner
b. the women’s declaration of a safety plan
c. the couples follow-through on a referral four counselling
d. the women’s gratitude to the nurse for the helpful information
B
intervention for the survivor of sexual abuse often is not attempted by maternity and women’s health nurses because of their concern about increasing the women’s distress and the lack of expertise in counseling. which initial intervention is appropriate and most important in facilitating the women’s care?
a. initiate a referral to an expert counselor
b. set limits and encourage therapeutic communication skills
c. listen and encourage therapeutic communication skills
d. acknowledge the nurse’s discomfort to the aptient as an expression of empathy.
C
which is one the four A’s of the interventions for smoking cessation?
a. abuse
b. advise
c. advocate
d. accomodate
B
which is true in relation to intimate partner violence?
a. alcohol and drugs use cause battering
b. many offenders are successful professionals
c. battering occurs in a small percentage of the population
d. only people who come from abusive families end up in abusive relationships
B
what should an intamate partner violence nurse be aware of?
a. relationship violence usually consists of a single episode that the couple can put behind them
b. violence often declines or ends with prgnancy
c. economic abuse is considered part of IPV
d. battered women generally are poorly educated and come from a deprived social background
C
