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A collection of questions and answers related to chapter 1 of the 12th edition of lowdermilk's maternity and women's health care textbook. It covers key concepts and definitions relevant to the field of maternity nursing, including low-birth-weight infants, maternal education, prenatal care, and health literacy. Useful for students preparing for exams or reviewing key concepts.
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Low-birth-weight (LBW) infant - - - correct answer ✅An infant weighing less than the normal birth weight Non-Hispanic black women - - - correct answer ✅Women of African-American race who are not of Hispanic origin Non-Hispanic white infants - - - correct answer ✅Infants who are not of Hispanic origin and are of Caucasian race Maternal education - - - correct answer ✅The level of education attained by the mother Prenatal care - - - correct answer ✅Medical care and guidance provided to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child
Nutritional status - - - correct answer ✅The state of a person's health in relation to their diet and nutrient intake Limited English proficiency - - - correct answer ✅The inability to speak or understand English proficiently Health literacy - - - correct answer ✅The ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information Jargon - - - correct answer ✅Specialized vocabulary or language used by a particular group Handouts - - - correct answer ✅Printed materials or documents provided to give information or instructions
Negligence - - - correct answer ✅Failure to meet the standard of care, resulting in harm or injury to a person Procedure manual - - - correct answer ✅A document that outlines the step-by-step process for performing a specific procedure U.S. birth rate - - - correct answer ✅The number of live births per 1,000 people in the United States Unmarried women - - - correct answer ✅Women who are not legally married Obesity - - - correct answer ✅A condition of excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems
Access to technology - - - correct answer ✅The ability to use and benefit from technological devices and services Health care spending - - - correct answer ✅The amount of money spent on health care services and resources Health care outcomes - - - correct answer ✅The results or effects of health care interventions and services Standard of care - - - correct answer ✅The level of care that a reasonably prudent nurse is expected to provide Social media technology - - - correct answer ✅Technological platforms and applications that enable users to create and share content
Access to health care - - - correct answer ✅The ability to obtain timely and appropriate health care services Affordable Care Act (ACA) - - - correct answer ✅Legislation signed into law to improve access to affordable health insurance and health care services Prevention of illness - - - correct answer ✅Taking action to avoid or reduce the risk of developing a health problem Informed consent - - - correct answer ✅The process of obtaining permission from a client to perform a specific medical intervention Cultural sensitivity - - - correct answer ✅Being aware and respectful of the cultural differences and practices of others
Maternal medical risk factors - - - correct answer ✅Factors that increase the risk of health problems for pregnant women Baseline - - - correct answer ✅A starting point or reference value used for comparison Collaboration - - - correct answer ✅Working together with others to achieve a common goal Prohibitive factors - - - correct answer ✅Factors that prevent or make it difficult to access something