n401 Flashcards
what are the benefits of breast feeding?
- enhances GI tract maturation and contains immune factors that contributes to a lower incidence of gastroenteritis, child obesity, chrons and celiac
- has specific antibodies and cell mediated immunological factors to protect against ear infection, respiratory illness, pneumonia, bacteremia, and UTI.
- Less likely to die from SIDS.
- lower incidence of allergies.
- May enhance cognitive development in term and preterm.
Maternal benefits of breast feeding.
- decreases risk of ovarian, rheumatoid, and breast cancer.
- loose weight faster
- promotes uterine involution and decreases risk of hemorrhage
- unique bonding experience and can provide protection against postpartum depression.
family and social benefits of breast feeding
- decreased parenteral absenteeism
2. saves money (formula $ and lower incidence of illness and infection)
contraindications of breast feeding
1. maternal ca therapy/ radioactive galactosemia 2. herpes lesion on breast 3. some medications. 4. maternal infection w hep cab, cmv, tb with no tx.
12 DOH that determine risk of health outcomes {disability, disease and death}*
- INCOME + SOCIAL STATUS: as income and social status rises health status improves. with income, healthy and affordable housing as well as healthier food.
- Social support networks
- Education and literacy
- Employment/ working conditions
- social environments
- physical environments
- personal health practices and coping skills: include lifestyle choices and the ability to cope with health outcomes
- healthy child development
- biology and genetic endowment
- health series: must be accessible for all for health maintenance promotion, protection and disease prevention
- gender: (men die from heart disease and women are more likely to experience sexual assault).
- culture
the implications of the social and economic DOH for canadians in the pursuit of health equity
Engage with indigenous peoples perspectives, strengthening care for people with disabilities, providing reproductive health care services and making HIV/ AIDS treatment accessible are examples of the application of human rights approach to community health
Apply the 5 principles of primary health care to community health nursing practice in Canada
- Accessibility: essential health services should be equitably distributed to all populations to provide access to health services for all, including those living rural, remote and urban communities. Essential health services must be equitably shared among all persons.
- Health promotion: services that are preventative and promotive rather than curative: health education and immunization. Health maintenance rather than curative. (grocery store tours)
- Public participation: individuals and communities should be involved in the planning and design of health services. communities need to be encouraged and supported to participate in developing and managing their health care through community partnerships and empowerment (no smoking in public places).
- Intersectoral collaboration: emphasizes the integration of health development with social and economic development. it involves different professionals across sectors working together to identify and develop suitable health programs supported by policy. Professionals from the health sector work interdependently with professionals from other sectors such as agriculture, food industry and housing as well as community members to promote community.
- appropriate technology: appropriate use of health care resources including human resources equipment and technology. cost effective ways to care for everyone. (reduce and prevent and treat chronic health conditions in northern communities).
what are the core competencies? of public health*
- core public health sciences- know FN views of health
- assessment + analysis- create culturally appropriate and holistic recommendations
- policies + program planning, implementation and evaluation- use resources to achieve maximum outcomes
- partnership, collaboration, advocacy- advocate to decrease inequities
- diversity and inclusiveness - DOH perspective, cult safety and competency
- communication (and relationship building, large barriers)- verbal and non verbal, cult safety and relationship centered
- Leadership (skills enhancement for PH)- share visions etc.
how to assess a episiotomy?
REEDA Redness Edema Ecchymosis Discharge Approximation pain nursing interventions: 1. assess site and pain 2. assess pt knowledge of site care 3. teaching application of ice/ tea bags for 1st 24h) 4. peri bottle while voiding 5. wipe clean to dirty 6. kegals 7. sitz bath
physiologic changes of the uterus
its initially down and the pubis sympathies but in 6-12 hours its at the umbilicus and then it will descend 1cm/ day
Lochia types
day 1-3 rubra- bloody, small clots for 1-2h after birth, similar to heavy menstruation and then slowly decline
day 4-10 serosa - decreased amount, serosang, pinkish/ brown, consists of old blood, serum, leukocytes and tissue debris
day 10-24 alba - white cream, yellow color, consists of leukocytes, decide, epithelial cells, mucus, serum and bacteria, decreasing amount (can be >6wks)
normal deception is: increased flow w BF, multi parity, exertion and in AM
tearing degrees
1st degree: superficial vaginal mucosa, perineal skin
2nd: above and fascia and muscles of perineum
3rd: same and anal sphincter
4th: extends through anal sphincter into rectal mucosa and lumen of rectum
PP RF for hemorrhage
- brand multi parity
- over distension of uterus (large babies, hydramnios, twins)
- precipitous labour
- prolonged labour
- retained placenta
- placenta previa/ abrupto placentae
- induction/ augmentation of labour
- admin of tocolytics to stop uterine contractions
- operative procedures / difficult birth (c birth, vacuum, forecasts)
- GA
- excessive analgesia
- full bladder
- infection
concerned with excessive lochia?
- assess funds flow, episiotomy site, bladder, output, bp and pulse (VS)
- place new pad and observe for one hour
- VS
- weigh pads
- give oxytocin for boggy uterus
- start iv call dr
- catheterize.
sexual activities after birth?
- after lochia serosa
- decreased pain
- alternate positions (on top)
- use of lube
- contraception (because ovulation returns before br feeding and br feeding is not a form of contracetption
what are the 3 psychosocial dimensions robin theory PP
- taking in phase: 1st 1-2 days, passive somewhat dependent and preoccupied with own needs, needs to talk about L and D, food and sleep major focuses
- taking hold phase: 2-3 days, becomes concerned with care of baby, ready to learn and become more independent
- letting go phase: defines new role and gives up old, some grief work, readjustment of relationships
what is pp blues?
transient, non problematic experienced in 50-80% lasts 10-14 days. presentation: mood swings, anger, teary, anorexia, difficulty sleeping, let down feeling
cause: changes in hormonal and psychological adjustment, insecurity, unsupportive environment, fatigue, discomfort, over stimulation
nursing: assess, teach when to ask for assistance, teach others what to watch for.
public health definition
an organized activity of society to promote, protect, improve and when necessary restore health of individuals. a combination of science skills and values.
ph is: population focused, community as a context, health promotion and prevention focused, consider influencing DOH of clients
how are ph goals accomplished?
through activities of health protection, health surveillance–> trends, disease and injury prevention, health promotion, population health assessment + emergency preparation and response
Challenges in PHN?
- regain visibility of early PHN and demonstrate the capacity of nurses to provide leadership in the community health systems of the future
- reduced funding and increased demands i.e.) early PP dc programs, increased immunization schedules, increased acuity
- loss of capacity for surveillance attributed as a major reason for the resurgence of TB and new diseases…
Mandate/ role of PHAC*
- promote health
- prevent and control chronic diseases and injury
- prevent and control infectious diseases
- prepare and respond to public health emergencies
- share canada’s expertise with the world
- apply international research + development to Canada’s PH programs
- Strengthen intergovernmental collaboration
key recommended elements for ph system renewal
- clearly defined essential functions
- defined roles/ responsibility at each level
- appropriate number of well trained staff