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What is the definition of preterm labor?
What is the definition of preterm labor?
- Labor that occurs after week 37 of gestation
- Labor that occurs before the end of week 37 of gestation (correct)
- Labor that occurs after week 40 of gestation
- Labor that occurs before the end of week 40 of gestation
Why is preterm labor considered potentially serious?
Why is preterm labor considered potentially serious?
- Because it only affects the mother
- Because it is not a common occurrence
- Because it always results in the infant’s death
- Because if it results in the infant’s birth, the infant will be immature (correct)
What percentage of infant deaths in the neonatal period is preterm labor responsible for?
What percentage of infant deaths in the neonatal period is preterm labor responsible for?
- One third
- Almost two thirds (correct)
- One half
- Less than one third
What should be a cause for concern in a pregnant woman?
What should be a cause for concern in a pregnant woman?
At what point in gestation does preterm labor occur?
At what point in gestation does preterm labor occur?
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 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?
What does maternal health encompass?
What does maternal health encompass?
When does maternal health revolve around the health and wellness of pregnant women?
When does maternal health revolve around the health and wellness of pregnant women?
What is indicated by the WHO regarding motherhood and women's health?
What is indicated by the WHO regarding motherhood and women's health?
How can investment in maternal health be achieved?
How can investment in maternal health be achieved?
What is the main focus of maternal health care?
What is the main focus of maternal health care?
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Preterm Labor
Preterm Labor
Labor starting before the end of week 37 of pregnancy.
Why preterm labor is serious?
Why preterm labor is serious?
Infant immaturity due to early birth.
Preterm labor and infant deaths
Preterm labor and infant deaths
Almost two thirds of infant deaths in the neonatal period.
Concerning Contractions
Concerning Contractions
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Gestation Period of Preterm Labor
Gestation Period of Preterm Labor
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Cardiac Disease Risk
Cardiac Disease Risk
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Maternal Health
Maternal Health
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When is maternal health important?
When is maternal health important?
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Motherhood risks
Motherhood risks
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Maternal health investment
Maternal health investment
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Maternal Health's Goal
Maternal Health's Goal
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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.
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