Maternal and Child Health Nursing

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

Optimal family health

What does the pediatric nurse evaluate in their practice?

Their own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations

Which standard involves the pediatric nurse's interaction with peers?

Standard IV: Collegiality (correct)

Standard IX: Practice Environment

Standard VI: Collaboration

Standard II: Performance Appraisal

Standard VII focuses on education.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the Healthy People 2030 goals?

End preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 Signup and view all the answers

By 2030, the goal is to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than _____ per 100,000 live births.

70 Signup and view all the answers

What framework is maternal and child health nursing visualized within?

Framework of nursing process, nursing theory, and QSEN competencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of genetics/genomics nursing?

To protect and promote health while managing genetic health issues Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT typically associated with genetics/genomics nursing?

Conducting advanced surgical procedures Signup and view all the answers

How do genetics/genomics nursing practices address disease susceptibility?

By integrating genetic information with other risk factors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies is part of genetics/genomics nursing?

Developing educational materials to raise awareness Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential component of monitoring and evaluation in genetics/genomics nursing?

Collaboration with epidemiological and policy support Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of genetics nurses in relation to disease risk?

They perform risk assessments and analyze genetic contributions to disease risk. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines genomics?

The study of the structure, function, and evolution of genomes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Service Delivery Teams mentioned in the context?

To deliver integrated maternal-newborn service packages. Signup and view all the answers

Which professionals make up the BEmONC Teams responsible for maternal-newborn services?

Doctors, Nurses, and Midwives. Signup and view all the answers

In terms of family planning, what is a key activity for identifying unmet needs?

Profiling current family planning users and identifying potential clients. Signup and view all the answers

What concept emphasizes the significance of addressing the talents and energies of individuals in a community?

Universal Brotherhood. Signup and view all the answers

What is one major goal of the nursing research in clinical genetics and genomics?

To enhance the quality of health care for patients and families. Signup and view all the answers

Which component is crucial for sustaining maternal-newborn services at a national level?

National Capacity for Operational and Regulatory Guidelines. Signup and view all the answers

How may the emotional state of a pregnant mother affect her baby?

Happiness can positively influence the baby's well-being. Signup and view all the answers

Which belief is associated with the dietary cravings of a pregnant mother?

They can influence the baby's physical attributes. Signup and view all the answers

What role do adult relatives play in the upbringing of children according to Filipino beliefs?

They have a legitimate role in disciplining the children. Signup and view all the answers

What is discouraged for a pregnant mother in relation to media consumption?

Viewing scary movies or ugly images. Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical structures develop as a result of testosterone in chromosomal males during fetal development?

Mesonephric ducts. Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable cultural belief regarding the clothing of a conceiving mother?

Wearing shawls or necklaces is considered restrictive. Signup and view all the answers

At what week of intrauterine life is primitive gonadal tissue already formed?

Week 5. Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected emotional response of a husband during his wife's pregnancy?

Fatigue and cravings due to pressure. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Goals and Standards of Maternal and Child Health Nursing

Primary goal: Promote and maintain optimal family health across a broad range of issues from preconception to menopause.
Focus areas include maternal and child health nursing, obstetric nursing, and pediatric nursing.

Standards for Performance Appraisal

Standard II: Performance Appraisal
- Pediatric nurses evaluate their practice against professional standards and relevant regulations.

Education and Competency

Standard III: Education
- Continuous acquisition and maintenance of knowledge and competencies in pediatric nursing is essential.

Professional Development

Standard IV: Collegiality
- Pediatric nurses enhance the professional development of peers and healthcare providers, which is crucial for family health.

Ethical Practice

Standard V: Ethics
- Assessments, actions, and recommendations by pediatric nurses regarding children and families must be ethical.

Collaborative Care

Standard VI: Collaboration
- Pediatric nurses work collaboratively with children, families, and other healthcare providers for comprehensive client care.

Research Contribution

Standard VII: Research
- Pediatric nurses participate in research to advance nursing and pediatric healthcare practices.

Resource Utilization

Standard VIII: Resource Utilization
- Important factors include safety, effectiveness, and cost when planning and delivering patient care.

Practice Environment

Standard IX: Practice Environment
- Nurses contribute positively to care delivery settings, influencing the environment in which healthcare is provided.

Accountability

Standard X: Accountability
- Nurses bear professional and legal responsibility for their practice and can delegate to supervise qualified personnel.

National and Global Health Goals

Healthy People 2030: U.S. government initiative to promote health and disease prevention, targeting population betterment by 2030.
Millennium Health Goals: Established by the United Nations and WHO to improve global health, emphasizing maternal and child health.
- Key targets:
  - Reduce global maternal mortality to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030.
  - End preventable deaths of newborns and children under five by 2030.
  - Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health services by 2030.

Framework for Maternal and Child Health Nursing

Integration of nursing processes, theories, and QSEN competencies is vital for pediatric care during childbearing and childrearing years.
Focus on four phases of healthcare:
- Health promotion
- Health maintenance

Service Delivery Network for Maternal-Newborn Services

Encourages peace, understanding, and the commitment to serving fellow humans.
IGUs (Inter-Governmental Units) aim to mobilize public and private healthcare providers for integrated maternal-newborn services.

Genetics and Genetic Technologies

Genetics explores hereditary traits and how they pass from parents to children.
Genomics studies the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes.
Nursing research in clinical genetics aims to enhance healthcare quality for patients and families.

Role of Genetics Nurses

Perform risk assessments related to genetic diseases.
Provide education and discuss disease impact on healthcare management.
Conduct genetics-focused research and provide nursing care for affected families.

Family Planning (FP) Initiatives

Identifying current and potential users of family planning services, focusing on unmet needs.
Mainstream FP in regions with high demand, supported by educational materials and advocacy efforts.

Network of Training Providers

Establishes 31 training centers for BEmONC (Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care) skills.
Includes monitoring and evaluation partnerships with health policy and epidemiology organizations.

Filipino Cultural Beliefs on Pregnancy

Stress the importance of emotional stability and happiness during conception for fetal health.
Recognizes discomfort experienced by pregnant women and the role of family members in child-rearing.

Myths and Practices During Pregnancy

Belief that cravings can influence the physical traits of the baby.
Prescriptive measures include warm baths with medicinal leaves for lactating mothers.
Warning against wearing restrictive items during pregnancy or viewing frightening media.

Reproductive Development

Gonads are essential organs for reproductive cell production (ovary in females, testis in males).
Formation and differentiation of primitive gonadal tissues occur early in intrauterine development.
Under testosterone influence, male reproductive structures develop while female structures regress.

Intrauterine Development Stages

By week 5 of pregnancy, primitive gonadal tissue is established.
By weeks 7 or 8, male gonadal tissue differentiates into testes, impacting reproductive organ formation.

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This quiz focuses on the goals and philosophies in Maternal and Child Health Nursing, emphasizing the importance of performance appraisal in nursing practice. It covers aspects related to optimal family health and the standards governing professional nursing practices in pediatric care.