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What does folic acid help prevent?
What does folic acid help prevent?
The best way to prevent deaths in childbirth is
The best way to prevent deaths in childbirth is
In women's health, we provide _____ - centered care because all roles and members are affected.
In women's health, we provide _____ - centered care because all roles and members are affected.
Patient education should reflect current, _______________ knowledge.
Patient education should reflect current, _______________ knowledge.
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Mothers and newborns should stay together.
Mothers and newborns should stay together.
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What is the term for the number of deaths of any cause during pregnancy?
What is the term for the number of deaths of any cause during pregnancy?
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What type of deaths are referred to after 20 weeks of gestation?
What type of deaths are referred to after 20 weeks of gestation?
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What term describes deaths within the first 28 days of birth?
What term describes deaths within the first 28 days of birth?
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What is the term for deaths occurring within the first 12 months of life?
What is the term for deaths occurring within the first 12 months of life?
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Infant mortality is higher in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native infants.
Infant mortality is higher in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native infants.
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What is the number one cause of death in pregnant women?
What is the number one cause of death in pregnant women?
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What does a heart healthy lifestyle include?
What does a heart healthy lifestyle include?
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What is the number one barrier that prevents people from seeking healthcare?
What is the number one barrier that prevents people from seeking healthcare?
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Which of these methods is used to ask questions about violence/abuse in the home?
Which of these methods is used to ask questions about violence/abuse in the home?
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RADAR stands for: Routinely screen for abuse, Affirm feelings, Document findings, Assess for safety, Review options and make referrals.
RADAR stands for: Routinely screen for abuse, Affirm feelings, Document findings, Assess for safety, Review options and make referrals.
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How long is a typical hospital stay after a vaginal delivery?
How long is a typical hospital stay after a vaginal delivery?
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What is the typical discharge time after a C-section that had no complications?
What is the typical discharge time after a C-section that had no complications?
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Which of the following is the nurse responsible for with informed consent? Select all that apply.
Which of the following is the nurse responsible for with informed consent? Select all that apply.
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Key elements of informed consent. Select all that apply
Key elements of informed consent. Select all that apply
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Helping with resources and assistance programs is an example of
Helping with resources and assistance programs is an example of
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Types of support
Types of support
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This kind of nursing focuses on health promotion and primary healthcare. Examples are case managing, research, quality improvement and discharge planning as well as staff and program development.
This kind of nursing focuses on health promotion and primary healthcare. Examples are case managing, research, quality improvement and discharge planning as well as staff and program development.
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Community based nursing interventions
Community based nursing interventions
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Community based nursing interventions
Community based nursing interventions
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Preventing the disease or condition before it occurs through health promotion activities, environmental protection, and specific protection against disease or injury. Examples include education, handwashing, and vaccinations. What is this approach called?
Preventing the disease or condition before it occurs through health promotion activities, environmental protection, and specific protection against disease or injury. Examples include education, handwashing, and vaccinations. What is this approach called?
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What term describes the early identification of people who have already developed a disease at an early stage, aimed at halting or shortening the disease and its severity? Examples include health screenings, tests, mammograms, and examinations.
What term describes the early identification of people who have already developed a disease at an early stage, aimed at halting or shortening the disease and its severity? Examples include health screenings, tests, mammograms, and examinations.
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Which of the following terms describes a strategy designed to reduce or limit the progression of a permanent, irreversible disease or disability?
Which of the following terms describes a strategy designed to reduce or limit the progression of a permanent, irreversible disease or disability?
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Which types of cultural humility are correct? (Select all that apply)
Which types of cultural humility are correct? (Select all that apply)
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What kind of medicine combines scientific methods and therapies to be more effective together?
What kind of medicine combines scientific methods and therapies to be more effective together?
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Which are community-based nursing care settings? Select all that apply.
Which are community-based nursing care settings? Select all that apply.
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What is the most common setting for birth?
What is the most common setting for birth?
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As a nurse, what do we want to be?
As a nurse, what do we want to be?
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What is the absence of a period? (PCOS is the most common cause and these patients can receive metformin)
What is the absence of a period? (PCOS is the most common cause and these patients can receive metformin)
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What are the two kinds of amenorrhea?
What are the two kinds of amenorrhea?
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Amenorrhea is classified into two types: Primary amenorrhea, which is the absence of menstruation in someone by age 14 with no boobs, and Secondary amenorrhea, which is the absence of menstruation by 16 with boobs who has bled before.
Amenorrhea is classified into two types: Primary amenorrhea, which is the absence of menstruation in someone by age 14 with no boobs, and Secondary amenorrhea, which is the absence of menstruation by 16 with boobs who has bled before.
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What is the most common kind of secondary dysmenorrhea?
What is the most common kind of secondary dysmenorrhea?
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What are the two types of dysmenorrhea?
What are the two types of dysmenorrhea?
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What do we tell patients with dysmenorrhea to avoid?
What do we tell patients with dysmenorrhea to avoid?
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What is the term for abnormal period bleeding characterized by prolonged, painless, excessive, irregular bleeding with no underlying cause, often occurring at the beginning and ending of the reproductive period?
What is the term for abnormal period bleeding characterized by prolonged, painless, excessive, irregular bleeding with no underlying cause, often occurring at the beginning and ending of the reproductive period?
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Which condition is treated by normalizing bleeding, correcting anemia, preventing and diagnosing early cancer, and restoring quality of life through pharmacotherapy and surgical intervention?
Which condition is treated by normalizing bleeding, correcting anemia, preventing and diagnosing early cancer, and restoring quality of life through pharmacotherapy and surgical intervention?
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What condition is described as having mild signs and symptoms such as moodiness and cramps, affecting 75% of women while still allowing them to function (go to work or school)?
What condition is described as having mild signs and symptoms such as moodiness and cramps, affecting 75% of women while still allowing them to function (go to work or school)?
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What condition affects 3-8% of women and is characterized as a severe form of PMS with physical and psychiatric symptoms, including anger, depression, and tension that can significantly impact daily life?
What condition affects 3-8% of women and is characterized as a severe form of PMS with physical and psychiatric symptoms, including anger, depression, and tension that can significantly impact daily life?
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Which of the following conditions can be treated with multivitamins, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, rest, stress reduction, NSAIDs, and SSRIs?
Which of the following conditions can be treated with multivitamins, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, rest, stress reduction, NSAIDs, and SSRIs?
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What is the most likely condition associated with the treatment of NSAIDs and surgery as well as the assessment of infertility and pelvic pain due to possible masses?
What is the most likely condition associated with the treatment of NSAIDs and surgery as well as the assessment of infertility and pelvic pain due to possible masses?
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Infertility facts - select all that apply
Infertility facts - select all that apply
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What does it mean if someone has never been able to conceive?
What does it mean if someone has never been able to conceive?
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What is the term for the inability to conceive after a previous pregnancy?
What is the term for the inability to conceive after a previous pregnancy?
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Abstinence, withdrawal (coitus interruptus), lactation amenorrhea method, and fertility awareness methods (cervical mucus ovulation, basal body temperature, symptom-thermal method, standard days method) are all what kinds of contraception?
Abstinence, withdrawal (coitus interruptus), lactation amenorrhea method, and fertility awareness methods (cervical mucus ovulation, basal body temperature, symptom-thermal method, standard days method) are all what kinds of contraception?
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What method of contraception?
What method of contraception?
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Which of the following is a risk factor for abuse?
Which of the following is a risk factor for abuse?
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Which of the following best describes the factors for abuse listed: young age, heavy drinking, personality disorders, depression, witnessing violence as a child, low income, no job, desire for power, anger?
Which of the following best describes the factors for abuse listed: young age, heavy drinking, personality disorders, depression, witnessing violence as a child, low income, no job, desire for power, anger?
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Which category do the following factors belong to: marital conflict, economic stress, dysfunctional family, marital instability, cohabitation, having outside sex partners, and taking out aggression on others while growing up?
Which category do the following factors belong to: marital conflict, economic stress, dysfunctional family, marital instability, cohabitation, having outside sex partners, and taking out aggression on others while growing up?
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What is the longest phase in which verbal or minor physical abuse occurs, characterized by tension-building and feelings of walking on eggshells?
What is the longest phase in which verbal or minor physical abuse occurs, characterized by tension-building and feelings of walking on eggshells?
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What is the phase of abuse that includes explosive injury, is an uncontrollable discharge of tension, and where contact is made unpredictably?
What is the phase of abuse that includes explosive injury, is an uncontrollable discharge of tension, and where contact is made unpredictably?
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What phase of abuse is characterized by the abuser becoming loving and apologetic after a period of shame and blame?
What phase of abuse is characterized by the abuser becoming loving and apologetic after a period of shame and blame?
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Four phases of rape recovery
Four phases of rape recovery
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What is the most important thing we can help a rape victim do?
What is the most important thing we can help a rape victim do?
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With the SAVE model we want to: SCREEN clients for violence, ASK direct questions in a non judgmental way, VALIDATE client, and EVALUATE, educate and refer
With the SAVE model we want to: SCREEN clients for violence, ASK direct questions in a non judgmental way, VALIDATE client, and EVALUATE, educate and refer
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Study Notes
Folic Acid and Childbirth
- Folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects in developing fetuses.
- To prevent deaths during childbirth, comprehensive prenatal care and education are vital.
Women’s Health Care
- Women's health care emphasizes patient-centered approaches, recognizing that all stakeholders are affected.
- Patient education should align with current evidence-based knowledge.
Maternal and Infant Mortality
- The term for the number of deaths of any cause during pregnancy is "maternal mortality."
- Deaths after 20 weeks of gestation are categorized as "late maternal deaths."
- Deaths occurring within the first 28 days of birth are referred to as "neonatal mortality."
- Deaths within the first 12 months of life are termed "infant mortality."
- Infant mortality rates are notably higher among African American, Native American, and Alaska Native infants.
Causes of Mortality
- The leading cause of death in pregnant women is cardiovascular complications.
- A heart-healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and weight management.
- The primary barrier preventing individuals from seeking healthcare is perceived costs.
Screening for Abuse
- The RADAR method involves routines to screen for domestic violence:
- Routinely screen for abuse
- Affirm feelings
- Document findings
- Assess for safety
- Review options and make referrals
Hospital Stay Duration
- Typical hospital stay after a vaginal delivery is about 24 to 48 hours.
- Typical discharge time after an uncomplicated C-section is around 3 to 5 days.
Informed Consent
- Nurses play a key role in obtaining informed consent, which includes:
- Providing relevant information
- Ensuring patient understanding
- Confirming voluntary agreement
Community-Based Nursing
- Community-based nursing interventions focus on health promotion and access to care.
- Preventive healthcare includes activities like education, vaccinations, and environmental protection.
Screening and Disease Prevention
- Preventing diseases before they occur is called primary prevention.
- Early disease identification aimed at halting progression is termed secondary prevention.
- Strategies that limit the progression of irreversible diseases fall under tertiary prevention.
Cultural Humility
- Cultural humility encompasses ongoing self-reflection and personal growth regarding cultural competence.
Integrative Medicine
- Integrative medicine combines conventional and alternative therapies to optimize healthcare efficacy.
Common Birth Settings
- The most common setting for childbirth is the hospital.
Amenorrhea and Dysmenorrhea
- Amenorrhea is classified into:
- Primary amenorrhea: absence of menstruation by age 14.
- Secondary amenorrhea: absence of menstruation by 16 despite prior menstruation.
- The most frequent cause of secondary dysmenorrhea is endometriosis.
- Dysmenorrhea types include:
- Primary dysmenorrhea: typically related to menstrual cramps.
- Secondary dysmenorrhea: often linked to underlying reproductive health issues.
- Patients with dysmenorrhea should avoid excess caffeine, stress, and lack of exercise.
Abnormal Bleeding Conditions
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is characterized by prolonged, excessive, and irregular bleeding without identifiable causes.
- Treatment focuses on normalizing bleeding, correcting anemia, and preventing early cancer diagnosis through interventions.
PMS and PMDD
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects 75% of women, causing mood and physical symptoms without significant life disruption.
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) affects 3-8% of women, presenting severe symptoms impacting daily life.
Infertility
- Primary infertility refers to individuals who have never conceived.
- Secondary infertility pertains to those unable to conceive after a previous pregnancy.
Contraceptive Methods
- Methods include abstinence, withdrawal, lactation amenorrhea, and fertility awareness methods.
Factors of Abuse
- Risk factors for abuse include young age, heavy drinking, personality disorders, economic stress, and a history of violence exposure.
- The longest phase of abuse is the tension-building phase, characterized by heightened stress and anxiety.
Phases of Abuse
- The explosive phase includes an uncontrollable outbreak of violence.
- The reconciliation phase shows the abuser displaying loving behavior and apologizing after an incident.
Rape Recovery
- Helping rape victims is crucial, emphasizing the importance of providing a supportive environment.
- The SAVE model strives to screen for violence, ask direct questions, validate the victim's feelings, and educate.
Matching Concepts
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Test your knowledge on the benefits of folic acid and its preventive qualities. This quiz will cover essential information about how folic acid contributes to health, particularly in the context of pregnancy and other health conditions. Discover what you know and learn more about this vital nutrient.