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NRN 102 OB (CH 11)

CCAC NRN 102 Nursing care during pregnancy

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When using Nagele's rule to determine what a woman's due date is, what is assumed? It is based on 28 day cycles, so it is assumed that the woman has a 28 day cycle.
Determine the EDC (EDB) for a woman who had a LMP of October 28, 2010. August 4, 2011
What is the first step in adapting to the maternal role? Accepting the idea of pregnancy and assimilating the pregnant state into the woman's way of life.
How is the degree of acceptance reflected? In the woman's emotional responses.
When does the process of identifying with the mother's role begin? Early in life when they are being mothered as a child.
How and when does a woman form an attachment with the fetus? During the pregnancy through fantasizing and daydreaming to prepare for motherhood.
How do women prepare for birth? Read books, view films, attend parenting classes, talk to other women.
Fathers have to adapt to their role as well as mothers. True
What is the partner's main role during pregnancy? To nurture and respond to the pregnant woman's feelings of vulnerability.
What is purpose of prenatal care? To identify existing risk factors and other deviations from normal so that pregnancy outcomes can be enhanced.
What are some barriers to obtaining health care during pregnancy? inadequate numbers of health car providers, unpleasant clinic facilities or procedures, distance from health care facilities, lack of transportation, fragmnetation of services, inadequate finances, personal attitudes.
Who should be assessed for a history of physical abuse and why? All women because the likihood of abuse increases during pregnancy.
What physical parameters are monitored at each prenatal visit? BP, weight, urine dipstick, abdominal measurement, FHT
Why is good nutrition important during pregnancy? To maintain maternal health and provide adequate nutrients for embryonic and fetal development.
Why is personal hygeine important? Because sebaceous glands are highly active and women perspire freely.
What are Kegel exercises? Deliberate contraction and relaxation of the pubococcygeus muscle to strengthen the muscles around the
Why is dental hygeine important during pregnancy? Nausea during pregnancy may lead to poor oral hygeine and lead to dental caries.
What should the pregnat woman do in relation to travel during the pregnancy? Frequent rest periods and activity, deep breathing while sitting, foot circling, alternatly contracting and relaxing muscle groups.
What is associated with smoking during pregnancy? Intrauterine growth restriction.
What is the goal of childbirth eduction? assist individuals and families to make informed, safe decisions about pregnancy and birth and early parenthood.
What kind of eduction do women get in "early bird" classes? fundamental information
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