perspective MCH Flashcards
factors r/t fetal death
-maternal: malnutrition, disease, preterm cervical dilation
-fetal: chromosomal abnormalities, poor placental attachment
factors r/t neonatal death
-prematurity
-LBW
-congenital & chromosomal abnormalities
-SIDS
-RDS
-unintentional injuries
-sepsis
-NEC
risk factors for CV death
-menopause
-diabetes
-high cholesterol
-IVH
-repeated weight gain
-weight loss
CV s/s
-nausea
-dizziness
-irregular heart beat
-unusual fatigue
-sleep disturbances
-sweating
-indigestion
-anxiety
-neck/jaw/arm/shoulder pain
-sob
-generalized weakness
leading causes of death women
-#1: cv disease
-#2: cancer
most seen cancers in women
-breast
-colorectal
-lung
-cervical
cancer risk factors in women
-family hx
-menstrual irregularities
-no child birth
-excessive weight gain/obesity
-oral contraceptives
-excessive etoh
-high fat
-sedentary diet
-long term use of hormones after menopause
RADAR
-routinely ask/screen
-ask supportive & nonjudgemental questions
-document findings
-assess pt safety
-review options and provide referrals