Questions and Answers
What is the primary focus of health promotion in maternal and child health nursing?
What is defined as health maintenance in maternal and child health nursing?
Health restoration refers to the process of preventing further complications.
False
What is the main aim of health rehabilitation?
Signup and view all the answers
Every woman and newborn receives routine care according to ___ guidelines.
Signup and view all the answers
What should every health facility have to improve the care of women and newborns?
Signup and view all the answers
What must be ensured for every woman and newborn who requires referral?
Signup and view all the answers
Women and their families should receive uncoordinated care without any information exchange.
Signup and view all the answers
What is the significance of preserving dignity for women and newborns during care?
Signup and view all the answers
What emotional support is every woman provided during labor and childbirth?
Signup and view all the answers
What kind of staff should be available for every woman and newborn?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Framework and Maternal and Child Health Nursing
- Health Promotion: Involves educating clients about maintaining good health through teaching and role modeling.
- Health Maintenance: Focuses on interventions to maintain health and mitigate risks of illness.
- Health Restoration: Aims for prompt diagnosis and treatment to facilitate rapid recovery to wellness.
- Health Rehabilitation: Emphasizes preventing complications and optimizing wellness or preparing for end-of-life acceptance.
Standards of Care and Measures of Quality (WHO)
-
Standard 1: Emphasizes routine, evidence-based care for women and newborns during labor and early postnatal stages.
- Women receive ongoing assessments and timely care.
- Newborns are given immediate postnatal care.
-
Standard 2: Stresses the importance of a robust health information system for effective data usage in healthcare.
- Accurate medical records for women and newborns during crucial periods.
- Mechanisms for data collection, analysis, and feedback in healthcare facilities.
-
Standard 3: Focuses on the referral process for complex conditions.
- Timely assessment for possible referrals during labor and early postnatal periods.
- Established referral plans that are executed without delays.
- Effective information exchange during referrals between healthcare entities.
-
Standard 4: Highlights the need for effective communication with women and families.
- Women and families receive thorough information about care.
- Coordination of care among health and social care professionals.
-
Standard 5: Ensures respectful care while preserving dignity.
- Privacy during labor and confidentiality must be upheld.
- Prevention of mistreatment, discrimination, and denial of services.
- Clear explanations regarding interventions and choices for women.
-
Standard 6: Provides emotional support sensitive to needs.
- Women have the option to have a support person during labor.
- Support geared towards enhancing the woman's capability during childbirth.
-
Standard 7: Ensures availability of competent, motivated staff for care.
- Access to skilled birth attendants and support staff is a priority.
- Facilities must maintain a competent workforce with appropriate skills.
- Leadership at health facilities must focus on quality improvement policies and staff support.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz covers the foundational concepts of maternal and child health nursing, focusing on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. Designed for Level 2 students, it evaluates understanding of the standards and practices essential in caring for mothers, children, and adolescents.
