11 Questions
What is the definition of preterm labor?
Labor that occurs before the end of week 37 of gestation
Why is preterm labor considered potentially serious?
Because if it results in the infant’s birth, the infant will be immature
What percentage of infant deaths in the neonatal period is preterm labor responsible for?
Almost two thirds
What should be a cause for concern in a pregnant woman?
Persistent uterine contractions, even if they are mild and widely spaced
At what point in gestation does preterm labor occur?
Before the end of week 37
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client who has just been told that a pregnancy test is positive. Which assessment finding indicates that the client is at risk for preterm labor?
The client has a history of cardiac disease
What does maternal health encompass?
Health care dimensions of family planning, preconception, prenatal, and postnatal care
When does maternal health revolve around the health and wellness of pregnant women?
When they are pregnant, at the time they give birth, and during child-raising
What is indicated by the WHO regarding motherhood and women's health?
A high percentage of women develop health problems and sometimes die
How can investment in maternal health be achieved?
Subsidizing the healthcare cost and ensuring pr
What is the main focus of maternal health care?
Reducing maternal morbidity and mortality
Study Notes
Preterm Labor
- Preterm labor is defined as labor that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation.
- It is considered potentially serious because of the high risk of complications and infant mortality.
Infant Mortality and Preterm Labor
- Preterm labor is responsible for approximately 35% of infant deaths in the neonatal period.
Risk Factors for Preterm Labor
- A pregnant woman should be concerned if she experiences contractions, back pain, or a change in vaginal discharge.
Gestation and Preterm Labor
- Preterm labor occurs before 37 weeks of gestation.
Assessment and Risk Factors
- The nurse should be concerned about the client's risk for preterm labor if she has a history of previous preterm labor, multiple gestations, or vaginal bleeding during the current pregnancy.
Maternal Health
- Maternal health encompasses the health and wellness of pregnant women and mothers during childbirth and the postpartum period.
- Maternal health revolves around the health and wellness of pregnant women from conception to the postpartum period.
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), motherhood and women's health are critical components of the overall health system.
Investment in Maternal Health
- Investment in maternal health can be achieved through education, family planning, and access to quality healthcare.
Focus of Maternal Health Care
- The main focus of maternal health care is to provide quality care and support to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity.
Take this quiz on NCM 109 to test your knowledge on the care of mothers and children at risk or with acute and chronic problems, including preterm labor. This quiz covers important concepts for nursing students and healthcare professionals.
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