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What is the most common complication of pregnancy associated with violence during pregnancy and postpartum period?
What is the most common complication of pregnancy associated with violence during pregnancy and postpartum period?
In situations like abortion and substance abuse, conflicts between the mother and fetus can lead to what ethical consideration?
In situations like abortion and substance abuse, conflicts between the mother and fetus can lead to what ethical consideration?
What shaped the legal landscape surrounding elective termination of pregnancy in 1973?
What shaped the legal landscape surrounding elective termination of pregnancy in 1973?
What essential components of ethical nursing practice are involved in reproductive healthcare?
What essential components of ethical nursing practice are involved in reproductive healthcare?
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What involves monitoring blood pressure and genetics, including DNA, chromosomes, karyotypes, Punnett squares, and patterns of single gene inheritance?
What involves monitoring blood pressure and genetics, including DNA, chromosomes, karyotypes, Punnett squares, and patterns of single gene inheritance?
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What contains the blueprint for the body, organized into 46 pairs of chromosomes?
What contains the blueprint for the body, organized into 46 pairs of chromosomes?
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What was one of the infection control measures introduced in the late 19th century?
What was one of the infection control measures introduced in the late 19th century?
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Who initiated the idea that women didn’t want to be unconscious and restrained during birth in the 1950s?
Who initiated the idea that women didn’t want to be unconscious and restrained during birth in the 1950s?
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In which care setting can certified nurse midwives provide gynecologic services and contraceptive counseling?
In which care setting can certified nurse midwives provide gynecologic services and contraceptive counseling?
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What does LDRP stand for in the context of care settings?
What does LDRP stand for in the context of care settings?
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"Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG's)" give a certain amount of money to the hospital based on what factor?
"Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG's)" give a certain amount of money to the hospital based on what factor?
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What law was passed by Congress regarding the minimum stay requirement for women after vaginal delivery and cesarean delivery?
What law was passed by Congress regarding the minimum stay requirement for women after vaginal delivery and cesarean delivery?
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What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy?
What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy?
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During which weeks does the embryonic period occur?
During which weeks does the embryonic period occur?
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What are the fetal development milestones?
What are the fetal development milestones?
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What undergoes changes after birth as part of fetal circulation?
What undergoes changes after birth as part of fetal circulation?
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What is a risk associated with monozygotic pregnancies?
What is a risk associated with monozygotic pregnancies?
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How does multifetal pregnancies affect maternal physiologic changes?
How does multifetal pregnancies affect maternal physiologic changes?
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What is the inheritance pattern for Huntington's disease?
What is the inheritance pattern for Huntington's disease?
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What happens if a baby receives a dominant trait from both parents?
What happens if a baby receives a dominant trait from both parents?
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Which condition is characterized by an extra copy of the 21st chromosome?
Which condition is characterized by an extra copy of the 21st chromosome?
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What is the cause of Fragile X syndrome?
What is the cause of Fragile X syndrome?
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What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?
What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?
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What is the main effect of mechanical disruptions to fetal development such as oligohydramnios?
What is the main effect of mechanical disruptions to fetal development such as oligohydramnios?
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What are some common causes of infant mortality mentioned in the text?
What are some common causes of infant mortality mentioned in the text?
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What is a role of nurses in maternal care according to the text?
What is a role of nurses in maternal care according to the text?
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What are some examples of systemic barriers to prenatal care mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of systemic barriers to prenatal care mentioned in the text?
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What is emphasized as a result of culturally competent care in the text?
What is emphasized as a result of culturally competent care in the text?
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Study Notes
Cultural Competency in Maternal Care
- Patient's beliefs and cultural background should be considered before providing care
- Religion can impact preferences for birthing support and procedures
- Improved infant mortality rates over the years, with common causes being malformations, premature birth, and maternal complications
- Nurse's role involves communication, education, collaboration, research, advocacy, and management
- Culturally competent care leads to better relationships, reduced complications, adherence to healthcare provider recommendations, improved quality of life, and increased trust
- Various caregivers, such as aides, LPNs, surgical techs, RNs, LM, and primary care providers, play different roles in maternal care
- Barriers to prenatal care include financial, systemic, and attitudinal factors
- Affluent, middle class, and working poor/unemployed individuals have different approaches to seeking prenatal care
- Systemic barriers include institutional practices, conflicts with work schedules, lack of transportation, and childcare
- Attitudinal barriers include unsympathetic healthcare workers and rushed examinations
- Cultural influences on childbearing include variations within cultures and potential conflicts in health beliefs and communication
- Nursing care involves cultural assessment, negotiation, and ethical considerations for respecting patients' beliefs and practices
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Test your knowledge of cultural competency in maternal care, including considerations for patients' beliefs, religion's impact on birthing preferences, roles of various caregivers, barriers to prenatal care, and cultural influences on childbearing.
