CHN across the lifespan Flashcards
Who are the clients of a CHN?
individuals, families, and communities
What ensures retained excellent care throughout a changing healthcare delivery system?
continuity & collaborative care
community-based programs that aim to improve people’s well-being and self-actualization by helping them engage in actions that help them reach their full health potential
health promotion programs
most vulnerable members of the community
mothers and children
important markers of country’s present health status
health of mothers and children
According to 2003 FHSIS report, what are the leading causes of maternal and infant mortality?
> maternal mortality = difficulties connected to pregnancy
> infant mortality - other perinatal disorders & pneumonia
DOH program that aims to reduce perinatal, infant, and young child (0-4) morbidity and mortality by sustaining optimal maternal health and ensuring physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being of the child
Maternal and young Child Health (MCH program)
DOH program that aspires to create a vision of healthy, empowered Filipino moms who are capable of making their own decisions and contributing to our country’s socioeconomic progress by increasing mother’s well-being through a holistic strategy (preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative care)
Safe Motherhood Initiative program
women capable of becoming mothers (fertile age)
15-49
essential healthcare services for mother & child
antenatal care & emergency obstetric care
normal prenatal check ups include
> an antenatal visit during 1st, 2nd, & 3rd trimester
> visit every 2 weeks after 8th month of pregnancy
care required for high-risk pregnancies and difficulties during delivery and postpartum
emergency obstetric care
instrument utilized to improve prenatal, natal, and postnatal care for women, as well as family planning; analyzes health of the at-risk woman
Home-Based Mother’s Record (HBMR)
most important physiologic changes during pregnancy with nutritional implications
- increased BMR
- tendency to retain water
- decreased gastric acidity and intestinal motility (early trimesters = digestion & absorption impairment; last trimester = constipation)
- production of simple glycosuria
- hormonal changes
- positive nitrogen balance
- increase in plasma volume & corr. decrease in hemoglobin concentration
pregnant mother’s food intake should account for
- increased BMR
- increasing fetus’ nutritional needs
- dev’t of reproductive tissues
- nutrition reserves to compensate for losses following delivery
normal weight gain during pregnancy & distribution of weight
normal weight gain = 20-25 lbs
> 7 - 7 1/2 lbs - infant at birth
> 3 - 3 1/2 lbs - uterus, placenta, and membrane
> 2 lb - amniotic fluids
> 1 - 1 1/2 lbs - mammary glands & tissues
> remaining lbs - increased blood vol & maternal fluids
to avoid constipation
increase fiber & water intake
closely managed during pregnancy to keep weight growth under control
caloric intake
supplementation for strict vegans or as prescribed
iron, zinc, folate, & b12
limited to 2 cups
regular coffee
can cause fetal alcohol syndrome and should be avoided
alcohol
dietary guidelines for women in first trimester experiencing nausea and vomiting
> dry crackers before rising > small frequent meals > liquids between meals > hard candies for relief > no oily or fried food
iron supplementation
> 1 tablet/day for at least 180 days (6 mos)
> 2 tablets/day if starting at 2nd-3rd trimester
folic acid supplementation
800 mg
vitamin a supplementation
> 1 tablet/capsule of 10000 IU twice a week from 4th month to birth
not for mothers taking prenatal vitamins w/ vitamin a or micronutrient tablets
iodine supplementation for mothers in goiter-prone locations
1 iodized oil capsul containing 206 mg iodine once a year
supplementation for mothers in malaria-prone areas
150 mg Choroquinone twice a week throughout the course of pregnancy
significant nutrient-related risk factors for pregnant teens
> low pregnancy weight gain
low or excessive pre-pregnancy weight for height
low gynecological age (age of conception - age of menarche)
unhealthy lifestyle
history of eating disorders
presence of anemia, toxemia, & other chronic diseases
caloric intake of pregnant teen
must account for anabolic demands of pregnancy & fetus and developmental demands as a growing teen; surpasses caloric needs of mature adult pregnancy
normal weight gain of pregnant teen
14-15 kg or 30 lbs at a pace of 500 g/week
How to prevent Tetanus neonatorum?
- tetanus toxoid vaccination
2. proper/good hygiene
TT1 dose timing & period of protection
as early as possible during 1st pregnancy
none
TT2 dose timing & period of protection
4 weeks after TT1 during the same pregnancy
3 years
TT3 dose timing & period of protection
6 months after TT2 or during subsequent pregnancy
5 years
TT4 dose timing & period of protection
1 year after TT3 or during subsequent pregnancy
10 years
TT5 dose timing & period of protection
1 year after TT4 or during subsequent pregnancy
All child-bearing years
Maximum TT doses during a lifetime
5 doses
months of immunity conveyed to newborn by immunized mother
5 months
dental care of pregnant woman
> regular brushing of teeth with fluoride toothpaste and dental flossing
dental visit for treatment at 2nd trimester
invasive procedures postponed until after baby is born
When is the puerperium stage, the most critical stage for the mother because of unstable vital signs?
1-2 hours after delivery
Puerperium nursing responsibilities
PFV BBN RIPP BFE
- Perineal care
- feel the Fundus
- Vital signs (BP, PR, RR)
- observe flow of Blood from vagina during uterine massage.
- keep Bladder empty.
- offer Nourishing liquids or foods as tolerated.
- encourage Rest and sleep.
- prevent Infection by hand washing technique
- encourage mother to practice Personal hygiene
- teach mother to wash Perineum with concoction of herbs (e.g. bayabas)
- discuss the importance of Breastfeeding, care of the newborn and immunization
- motivate to practice Family planning
- issue an ECCD card for the mother to fill-out
frequency of checking the fundus
every 15 minutes for 1 hour
then every 30 minutes for the next hours
for the first 12 hrs after birth the fundus should be
firm, at the midline, and above the umbilicus
NI if uterus is not contracted
massage to prevent bleeding
NI if bleeding is present
place mother in trendelenburg position
BP and PR may be slightly above normal due to labor, but will normalize in how many hours?
1 hour
the 30-50% increase in fetal cardiac volume during pregnancy will be reabsorbed in how long?
5 minutes after delivery
How much bleeding is normal postpartum?
moderate amount; pad completely saturated by 30 minutes
signs of full bladder postpartum
fundus at right mid-line, clots expressed, & dark-red bleeding
a record of important services that a child should get from birth to 6 years
early child care development (ECCD) card
originally yellow, now printed as white; a chart for monitoring appropriate weight for child as he/she ages
growth monitoring chart
BUBBLESHE stands for
> Breast > Uterus > Bowel > Bladder > Lochia > Episiotomy > Skin > Homan's sign > Emotional status
what is the homan’s sign
thrombophlebitis, edema, or tenderness of legs
progression of uterus down its original location
1 fingerbreadth below the umbilicus each day
How can the mother prioritize her health during postpartum?
eating well (for her own nutritional needs and for milk production) & returning to normal physical activities as soon as she is able
Immediate Newborn Care
SACS CCV KKI
- Suctioning to clear the airways.
- APGAR scoring 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth
- Crede’s prophylaxis or eye treatment
- Skin care
- Cord dressing
- Complete physical assessment
- Vital Signs
- Keep warm & dry
- vitamin K injection
- proper Identification
what is checked during 1 minute APGAR score
cardio-respiratory and nervous system functioning
what is checked during 5 minute APGAR score
newborn’s adjustment to new environment
RATIONALE for crede’s prophylaxis
to prevent opthalmia neonatorum or gonorrheal conjuctivitis