Goals of Maternal and Child Health Nursing

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What is the primary goal of maternal and child health nursing care?

Treating acute illnesses in children
Administering vaccines to pregnant women
Supporting optimal family health for childbearing and childrearing cycles (correct)
Providing nutrition counseling to new mothers

Which of the following is NOT part of the range of maternal nurse practice?

Care of children from birth through adolescence
Care of infants during the perinatal period
Care of women during three trimesters of pregnancy
Care of adults with chronic illnesses (correct)

What is the term used to describe the 6 weeks after childbirth?

Preconception period
Perinatal period
Puerperium (correct)
Postpartum

What is one of the responsibilities of a maternal nurse during labor and birth?

Assessing labor progress and monitoring mother and baby status (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of maternal nurse care after birth?

Enhancing mother-baby relationship and supporting newborn care (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one key aspect of maternal nurse practice during pregnancy?

Educating women about breastfeeding and immunization (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where does maternal nurse care take place according to the text?

Home, birthing room, pediatric intensive care unit (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of maternal and child health nursing care?

Promoting and maintaining optimal family health (C) Signup and view all the answers

During which period does the perinatal care provided by maternal nurses typically extend?

6 weeks before conception to 6 weeks after birth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of maternal nurse practice during the puerperium period?

Enhancing the mother-baby relationship (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one responsibility of maternal nurses during childbirth?

Assessing the progress of labor (B) Signup and view all the answers

When does maternal nurse care typically begin according to the text?

Before conception (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role do maternal nurses play in the pediatric intensive care unit?

Assist in caring for sick children (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of life does maternal nurse care NOT typically cover based on the information provided?

Adulthood (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Maternal and child health nursing focuses on promoting and maintaining optimal family health for optimal childbearing and childrearing cycles.
The practice of maternal nurses includes providing care during preconception, pregnancy, postpartum period, perinatal period, infancy, childhood, and adolescence in various settings.
During pregnancy, maternal nurses monitor the progress of pregnancy, assess fetal wellbeing, prepare families for childbirth, and educate about breastfeeding and immunization.
During labor and birth, nurses assess labor progress, monitor the mother and baby's status, provide comfort measures, support, and assist in the transition to extra uterine life.
After birth, nurses focus on enhancing the mother-baby relationship, aiding in maternal recovery, teaching newborn care, and maintaining overall family health.

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Learn about the primary goal of maternal and child health nursing care, which is to promote and maintain optimal family health for optimal childbearing and childrearing. Explore the range of maternal nurse practice, including preconception health care, care during pregnancy and after childbirth, and care of infants during the perinatal period.