18 Questions
What is the primary goal of Maternal and Child Nursing?
Promotion and maintenance of optimal family health
How is a family defined?
Two or more people who live together and share an emotional bond
What does the term 'family of orientation' refer to?
The family one is born into
Which phase does Maternal and Child Nursing cover throughout the childbearing‒childrearing continuum?
From preconception to adolescence
What is NOT included in the basic family types mentioned in the text?
Blended family
In Maternal and Child Nursing, what is the focus when providing care to families?
On promoting optimal family health
What is the primary feature of Klinefelter syndrome?
Infertility and small poorly functioning testicles
Which syndrome is caused by an extra X chromosome?
Klinefelter syndrome
What is the average life expectancy of babies with Patau syndrome (trisomy 13)?
Less than a year
Which type of tests can help find conditions that may increase complications for the mother and fetus during pregnancy?
Tests with blood, urine samples, or vaginal tissue samples
What do common tests like karyotyping help determine?
Genetic abnormalities
Which syndrome is characterized by an extra 18th chromosome?
Edwards syndrome
Which family structure consists of two members only?
Nuclear family
What is the primary function of a family related to 'maintenance of order'?
Division of labor
Which developmental stage of the family involves a young adult 'launching' into the world?
Family with a young adult ('launching')
In the context of nursing diagnoses, which situation could lead to 'impaired parenting related to unplanned pregnancy'?
Impaired parenting related to adding a newborn infant to the family
What is a key nursing intervention for 'impaired parenting related to unplanned pregnancy'?
'Keeping in mind sociocultural and religious beliefs of the family; explore options to adding a newborn infant to the family.
Which family structure involves more than two generations living together?
Extended (multigenerational) family
Test your knowledge on the primary goals and nursing practices in Maternal and Child Nursing related to family health. Topics include promoting optimal family health, childbearing, childrearing, and providing nursing care throughout the childbearing‒childrearing continuum.
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