Chapman Maternal - Newborn Nursing Chapter 19
Questions with Correct Answers
health promotion Correct Answer-the process of enabling people to
increase control over and to improve their health
focus of nursing care w/ health promotion: Correct Answer-directed at
providing women w/ information & resources that will enable them to
increase control over and improve their health
leading causes of death in women: Correct Answer-heart disease -
24.5%
cancer - 21.7%
stroke - 6.5%
chronic lower respiratory disease - 5.9%
alzheimer's disease - 4.6%
unintentional injuries - 3.5%
diabetes - 2.8%
what are the top 3 leading causes of death by age & race in women?
Correct Answer-1. heart disease
2. cancer
3. stroke
warning signs of a heart attack Correct Answer-uncomfortable pressure
,squeezing
fullness
pain in the center of the chest
pain or discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw, and/or stomach
shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort
nausea
lightheadedness
sweating
warning signs of stroke Correct Answer--sudden onset of numbness or
weakness in the face, arm, and/or leg, especially on one side
-sudden onset of trouble seeing out of one or both eyes
-sudden onset of trouble talking, walking, dizziness, loss of balance or
coordination
-severe headache w/ no known cause
what is the leading cause of death in women ages 15-24? Correct
Answer-unintentional injuries
actions for reducing risks & promoting health: Correct Answer-follow
guidelines for routine screening & immunizations
-HPV vaccine
-breast cancer screening
-cervical cancer screening
,-colonoscopy
-blood glucose testing
-cholesterol
-eat a healthy diet
-be physically active
-maintain a healthy weight
-avoid cigarette smoking & second-hand smoke
-prevent injuries from accidents
-prevent sexually transmitted illnesses
-always wear seatbelt
-condoms, monogamy, & screenings highly recommended
when should cholesterol levels be checked? Correct Answer-age 20 or
earlier if signs of health problems
obesity places a woman at higher risk for what? Correct Answer-
coronary artery disease
type 2 diabetes
endometrial cancer
cervical cancer
breast cancer
low back pain
knee osteoarthritis
abnormal abnormal menstrual cycle & hypertension
when is the normal puberty onset? Correct Answer-usually between the
ages of 8-13
what triggers puberty to begin? Correct Answer-production of
gonadotropin-releasing hormone
reproductive changes during puberty: Correct Answer-secondary sex
characteristics
menarche (first menstrual cycle)
menstrual cycle (2-2 1/2 years after puberty begins, regulation of cycle
signals the end of puberty)
menopause Correct Answer-a natural decline in reproductive hormones
when a woman reaches her 40s & 50s
s/s of menopause: Correct Answer-irregular cycles
(heavier/lighter/longer/shorter/no pattern)
eventually become anovulatory
palpitations
fatigue
hot flashes
night sweats
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