Exam 2: Chapter 3

Question 1

What is the #1 cause of death in pregnant women?

Answer 1

homicide

Question 2

why is the “Golden Hour” important?

Answer 2

uninterrupted skin to skin is critical for bonding and growth and development of the baby

Question 3

What are some practice guidelines for promoting attachment?

Answer 3

1. skin-to-skin contact with the mother until breastfeeding occurs
2. physical assessment of the baby should occur while on the mother’s chest
3. conventional newborn care (measuring, injections, blood tests, bathing, & weighing) does not occur until after first breastfeeding session
4. baby & mother are allowed to remain together for the entire recovery period

Question 4

The apgar score measures

Answer 4

adaption to life outside the womb

Question 5

what does the apgar score measure? (5)

Answer 5

heart rate
breathing
reflex
muscle tone
color

Question 6

how is the apgar score measured?

Answer 6

each category must be scored between the number 0 - 2

2 = best
1 = moderate
0 = poor

Question 7

A baby with an apgar score of 7-10 is considered

Answer 7

good

Question 8

a baby with an apgar score of 5 - 7 is considered

Answer 8

poor

(medical intervention may be needed)

Question 9

a baby with an apgar score of 0 - 4 is associated with

Answer 9

increased risk for mortality and neurological defects

Question 10

What are come complications of pregnancy? (7)

Answer 10

1. frequent vomiting
2. vaginal bleeding
3. placenta previa
4. toxemia
5. eclampsia
6. gestational diabetes
7. intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)

Question 11

Vaginal Bleeding in later pregnancy is called __(1)__. It is when __(2)__

Answer 11

1. placenta previa
2. when the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus

Question 12

what is a common metabolic abnormality during pregnancy?

Answer 12

gestational diabetes

Question 13

Complications of pregnancy can be caused by: (5)

Answer 13

1. maternal age
2. environmental stressors & illnesses
3. period of time between pregnancy (multiple gestations)
4. ingestion of substances
5. sexually transmitted illnesses are transferred

Question 14

WHat is the ideal age for a pregnancy?

Answer 14

18 - 35

Question 15

Why is their a risk of cognitive defects in a mother under the age of 18?

Answer 15

lack of prenatal care

Question 16

Why is their a risk of cognitive defects in a mother over the age of 35 ?

Answer 16

chromosomal abnormalities can develop

Question 17

What is a disorder caused by a folic acid deficiency?

Answer 17

Neural Tube Defect

Question 18

What is the largest preventable cause of developmental disabilities in children?

Answer 18

alcohol

Question 19

What is teratogen?

Answer 19

any agent (substance) that causes a birth defect

Question 20

sensitive period just after birth for bonding is called

Answer 20

the GOLDEN HOUR

Question 21

What are the 2 most important requirements needed in the home for a healthy baby?

Answer 21

Support & Stimulation

Question 22

Interventions for the social dimension in order to create a healthy baby involves

Answer 22

intervention programs that provide support, education, & encourage prenatal care

Question 23

What is the main social hazard during pregnancy?

Answer 23

domestic violence

Question 24

Domestic Violence during pregnancy can lead to

Answer 24

an increase risk of miscarriage, low birth weight/ preterm labor