NUR148 Unit 1 Exam Actual Exam Questions with

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How is birth rate calculated? - ANSWER - Total number of live births divided by the total population of that area multiplied by 1000

Placental function depends on what - ANSWER - maternal cardiac output to supply circulation

what can cross the placenta? - ANSWER - drugs, viruses, bacteria, protozoa, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, medications, carbon monoxide

The structure and function of the placenta are complete by what week of gestation? - ANSWER - 12the week

What is maternal mortality rate? - ANSWER - The number of women who die giving birth per 100,000 births that was PREVENTABLE

What is the significance in assessing the maternal mortality rate? - ANSWER - Every day, 2-3 woman die of prig related complications

What factors influence the risk of maternal death? - ANSWER - Access to healthcare, insurance, location, education, bias, and environment

What is infant mortality rate? - ANSWER - The annual number of deaths of infants under one year of age, compared with total live births.

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2 What are key factors that contribute to infant death? - ANSWER - SIDS, congenital defects, preterm births, low birth weight, and maternal pregnancy complications s/a injury

what effects could occur to the fetus when a mother is in the supine position? - ANSWER - reduces blood flow to the heart, cause lightheadedness, fall risk / fetal hypoxia

what assessment findings would the nurse expect if the mother is experiencing hypotension - ANSWER - low bp, sob, pallor, clammy skin

what interventions could the nurse do to correct maternal hypotension? - ANSWER - left side / semi fowlers/ knees up

normal fetal heart rate - ANSWER - 110-160

Which organization is responsible for establishing standards of care in women's health, obstetric, and newborn nursing and medicine? - ANSWER - State boards of nursing

What professional organizations provide evidence-based practice suggestions, research, and current studies in women's health, obstetrics, and neonatal nursing? -

ANSWER - AWHONN, ACOG, NAN, ANA

What role do the organizations play in advancing professional standards and advocating for quality care in these specialties? - ANSWER - Research gives us evidence to change policy and procedures

What are the typical degrees and certifications needed for nursing in women's health, obstetrics, and neonatal care? - ANSWER - RN, APRN, BSN, MSN, ADN

Does an OB monitor low or high-risk patients? - ANSWER - Low

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