Exam 1 OB/Peds Flashcards
Before the medicalization of childbirth, where did women have babies if they had enough money?
In the home, under the care of a nurse and doctor. sometimes the nurse would even stay a couple days and aid in the chores of the house.
Is a mother instructed to begin pushing as soon as she is dilated?
No, because they now think that there should be a relaxation period and that the woman should begin to push whenever her body tells her to do so.
What is CHOP?
America’s first children’s hospital started by Francis West after he visited a hospital in London.
Who is known as the father of pediatrics?
Abraham Jacobi because of his many contributions to the field.
What is pediatric nursing?
care of children birth to adolescence including health promotion, education, disease prevention, illness management, health restoration
Can a child be given the same medical treatment as an adult with the same condition?
No, because their care is affected by their physical and mental developmental stages. They also have a difference in body functions. It is also important for the nurse to remember that there are two patients when treating a child: the caregiver and child.
How does the immaturity of the BBB affect medications taken by the child?
Some drugs will cause different effects than in adults because there is an ability to cross the BBB
Why does chemotherapy work differently in children?
They have lots of rapidly dividing cells.
What are the maternal and infant mortality rates in the US?
Maternal 17/100,000 live births
Infant 5.87 per 1,000 live births
Why are accidents the leading cause of death in children?
They tend to be healthier, so have lower rates of deaths from health-related causes.
What are the largest causes of death in children?
Accidents, infection, and dehydration.
Define prematurity?
The birth of an infant before 38 weeks gestation
What issues are premature babies more likely to have?
Smaller head sizes, respiratory, vision, and hearing issues.
What is the US preterm birthrate?
9.6%
What percent of pregnancies are unintended? Of these, what percent are terminated?
50% are unintended. 40% terminated.
