Final Exam (Maternal, Infant, and Child Health) Flashcards
Definition of maternal, infant, and child health (MIC)
The health of women of childbearing age from pre-pregnancy, labor, and delivery, the postpartum period and the health of the child prior to birth through adolescence
Infant is
Infant
The process of determining the preferred number and spacing of children
Family Planning
T/F 1/4 of the pregnancies in the US are unintentional while 1/10 of those unintentional end in abortion
FALSE.
1/2 are unintentional
1/2 of the unintentional pregnancies end in abortion
(ipso facto = 1/4 of pregnancies in the U.S. end in abortion)
___________ is associated with behaviors that can adversely affect the health of mothers and their babies
Unintentional pregnancies
Most concerning days in the growth of the fetus (more likely to be effected by delayed prenatal care, smoking, alcohol, etc.)
Days 18-55
1973 Supreme court decision that made it unconstitutional for state laws to prohibit abortions
Roe v. Wade
A medical/ethical position that holds that performing an abortion is an act of murder
Pro-life
A medical/ethical position that holds that women have a right to reproductive freedom
Pro-choice
The health of women in the childbearing years
Maternal health
T/F Maternal health does NOT encompass women in the pre-pregnancy period or those who are caring for young children.
FALSE.
The pre-pregnancy period, pregnancy, and women caring for small children are all a part of Maternal health
The death of a woman while pregnant or within so many days of termination of pregnancy
Maternal mortality
How many days within the termination of a pregnancy is a women considered to have maternal mortality if they die?
42 days
T/F Maternal mortality involves any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy of its management along with accidental or incidental causes
FALSE.
Maternal mortality does NOT cover accidental or incidental causes
Medical care provided to a pregnant women from the time of conception until birth
Prenatal care
Infant health depends on:
- Mothers health
- Prenatal care
- Quality of delivery
- Environment after birth
- Nutrition
- Medical services
A mother who receives no prenatal care is 3x more likely to _________________ and 4x more likely to ___________
3x more likely to give birth to a low birth weight infant (
1 risk factor for infant mortality
Low birth weight
Death of a child
Infant mortality
________ is an important measure of a nations health
Infant mortality
_________ and ________ rates are used together to give people an idea on how “healthy” a nation is
Infant mortality
Obesity
T/F The U.S. has the highest infant mortality rate compared to other well developed countries
True
1 cause of low birth weight
Smoking during pregnancy
Risk factors for SIDS
- Prone sleeping
- Having parents who smoke
Evaluation of the Atlanto-Occipital Hypermobility in SIDS babies indicated that all deceased infants exhibiting __________ into the foramen magnum were victims of SIDS
Atlas inversion
What hormone was expressed in lower concentrations in some babies who dies of SIDS
Serotonin
Unequaled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of the baby
Breatfeeding
Breast feeding is the best sources of nutrition for:
- Optimal growth
- Development
- Immune protection
Infants should be exclusively breast feed for the ______ of life
First 6 months
Primary cause of childhood morbidity (age 1-14)
Unintentional injuries
Child abuse/neglect
Any kind of abuse and/or neglect that occurs to children under age 18
Examples of child abuse
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Neglect
T/F Chiropractors are mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse
True
A clinic based program designed to provide a variety of nutritional and health related goods and services to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and children under age 5
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
T/F The WIC program is regulated by DHHS
FALSE
It is administered by the USDA
Program criteria for the WIC program
- Reside in the state applying
- Meet the income guidelines
- Determined to be at nutritional risk by a health care provider
When do trampoline injuries occur to children?
When there is no adult supervision
T/F Baby walkers are recommended for children
FALSE.
They are not recommended
Problems with baby walkers
- Serious injuries from falls
- Delay walking by a few weeks
- Brain wiring issues
What brain wiring issues arise from using baby walkers?
Crawling works with both sides of the brain and is actually best for the brain development (babies can’t see their feet or legs when they walk)
T/F Pediatricians recommend stationary versions of baby walkers only
True
