NCMA 217: Maternal and Child Health Prelims

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.

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.