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Introduction, Culture, And HealthPromotion (Chap 1-3) NUR4445
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How are statistics, research, and evidence-based practice related? - Answer - Statistics
project patient needs, aids in planning of resources, and helps guide research
- Research evaluates the effectiveness of current practices
- EBP implementation of interventions shown to be most effect in care.
What does 21st century maternity nursing look like? - Answer - nursing is care of the
childbearing woman and their families from preconception to 6 weeks postpartum
- It includes education prior to conception and throughout pregnancy, delivery and
postpartum
What is happening to birth rates in the U.S.? Why is this happening? - Answer - Birth
rates are declining among all age groups.
- Fertility and birth rates are decreasing because women are waiting longer to become
pregnant.
standards of care - Answer the minimum proficiency for competent nursing care
Patient Self Determination Act - Answer Patient has the right to know their right while in
the hospital
Privacy - Answer keep person and property free from public scrutiny
Consent - Answer protects persons right to autonomy and self-determination
Define family, why is this important in maternity nursing? - Answer · Primary social
group that influences and is influenced by others
· Whomever they report are family
Why is culture important in maternity nursing care? - Answer · Culture can influence the
health of the family, it is not static and it changes throughout the lifespan
· Nurses must practice cultural competence: acknowledging, respecting, and
appreciating ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity.
Describe actions to provide culturally competent maternity nursing care (4). - Answer ·
, Don't force your own beliefs or culture on others who believe differently.
· Have a basic understanding of the cultures your patients come from
· Know the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)
Standards.
· Cultural humility: individuals must acknowledge the experiential lens through which
they view the world and that their view is not nearly as extensive, open, or dynamic as
they might perceive.
Perimetrium - Answer Outermost lining that covers the myometrium
Myometrium - Answer - Layers of smooth muscle that extend in 3 directions. - These
fibers are responsible for contractions, blood vessel ligation after birth, and keeping the
cervix closed.
Endometrium - Answer - Highly vascular lining made up of 3 layers
- Two are shed during menstruation.
What phases make up the ovarian cycle? - Answer · Follicular Phase
· Luteal Phase
Describe the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle. - Answer - days 1-14
- Follicle matures because of FSH and LH up until ovulation.
Describe the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle. - Answer - days 15-28
- Begins right after ovulation and the empty follicle develops into the corpus luteum.
- corpus luteum secretes progesterone due to influence of LH.
- Progesterone prepares the uterus for a fertilized egg to implant.
- Estrogen remains low due to LH.
What are the different phases of the uterine cycle (4)? - Answer menstrual phase
proliferative phase
secretory phase
ischemic phase
Describe what occurs in the the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle. - Answer - lasts
from days 1-6
- during this phase estrogen levels are low and endometrium is shed.
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