MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH NUR2513 STUDY GUIDE EXAM 1 1
Maternal Child Health
GENERAL
Know trends influencing maternal and child healthcare
Know the 2020 National Health Goals for Pregnancy
Smoking and pregnancy.
Nutrition counseling/health counseling: Diabetes? Heartburn? Underweight? Special diets:
vegan, vegetarian, etc? Exercise? Absorption of PNV (iron)? How best to assess food
intake/what tool?
What vitamins/minerals are encouraged? What dose? What indication?
• Folic Acid 400-800 helps with neurological development and prevents fetal neural tube defects
• Iron 27 milligrams/day take for anemia increase blood
• Calcium/vitamin D 1,000mg/day
• Fluid 2-3l/day limit caffeine 300mg/day
• DHA- 250–500 mg- Omega-3 brain development
• Iodine- 150 micrograms (mcg) the fetal brain and nervous system
CONTRACEPTION/BIRTH CONTROL: Types, contraindications, considerations,
populations, patient education, etc.
IUD: chemical that damage sperm
DIAPHRAM: cup that prevents sperm from passing through the cervix (change every two years,
and empty bladder before insertion
VAGINAL ESTROGEN/PROGESTIN RINGS: the vaginal ring prevents pregnancy by releasing
hormones into your body. The hormones suppress ovulation — keeping your ovaries from releasing an
egg, 3 weeks replace it. Cause hypertension and stroke and heart attack
, MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH NUR2513 STUDY GUIDE EXAM 1 2
ORAL: birth control bills. Take it same time every day, and don’t forget.
Phases of the menstrual cycle:
Menstruation: the monthly shedding of the lining of a woman's uterus
Follicular phase: starts on the first day of menstruation and ends with ovulation.
Ovulation: It typically happens about 13–15 days before the start of each period
Luteal phase: It occurs after ovulation (when your ovaries release an egg) and before your period
start
Progression of embryonic/fetal development by gestational week:
Sexually transmitted diseases: tests? treatments? Indications?
Medically induced abortion: Misoprostol Nursing indications?
Emotional tasks/adaptation of family - Developmental tasks of pregnancy and psychological
adjustment:
PREGNANCY
Cardiovascular changes during pregnancy by trimester:
Hyperemesis gravidarum: is a condition characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and
electrolyte disturbance
Treatments? Goals? Intravenous fluids (IV) – to restore hydration, electrolytes,
vitamins, and nutrients.
Tube feeding: Nasogastric – restores nutrients through a tube passing through the
nose and into the stomach. ...
Medications – metoclopramide, antihistamines, and antireflux medications*
Maternal Child Health
GENERAL
Know trends influencing maternal and child healthcare
Know the 2020 National Health Goals for Pregnancy
Smoking and pregnancy.
Nutrition counseling/health counseling: Diabetes? Heartburn? Underweight? Special diets:
vegan, vegetarian, etc? Exercise? Absorption of PNV (iron)? How best to assess food
intake/what tool?
What vitamins/minerals are encouraged? What dose? What indication?
• Folic Acid 400-800 helps with neurological development and prevents fetal neural tube defects
• Iron 27 milligrams/day take for anemia increase blood
• Calcium/vitamin D 1,000mg/day
• Fluid 2-3l/day limit caffeine 300mg/day
• DHA- 250–500 mg- Omega-3 brain development
• Iodine- 150 micrograms (mcg) the fetal brain and nervous system
CONTRACEPTION/BIRTH CONTROL: Types, contraindications, considerations,
populations, patient education, etc.
IUD: chemical that damage sperm
DIAPHRAM: cup that prevents sperm from passing through the cervix (change every two years,
and empty bladder before insertion
VAGINAL ESTROGEN/PROGESTIN RINGS: the vaginal ring prevents pregnancy by releasing
hormones into your body. The hormones suppress ovulation — keeping your ovaries from releasing an
egg, 3 weeks replace it. Cause hypertension and stroke and heart attack
, MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH NUR2513 STUDY GUIDE EXAM 1 2
ORAL: birth control bills. Take it same time every day, and don’t forget.
Phases of the menstrual cycle:
Menstruation: the monthly shedding of the lining of a woman's uterus
Follicular phase: starts on the first day of menstruation and ends with ovulation.
Ovulation: It typically happens about 13–15 days before the start of each period
Luteal phase: It occurs after ovulation (when your ovaries release an egg) and before your period
start
Progression of embryonic/fetal development by gestational week:
Sexually transmitted diseases: tests? treatments? Indications?
Medically induced abortion: Misoprostol Nursing indications?
Emotional tasks/adaptation of family - Developmental tasks of pregnancy and psychological
adjustment:
PREGNANCY
Cardiovascular changes during pregnancy by trimester:
Hyperemesis gravidarum: is a condition characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and
electrolyte disturbance
Treatments? Goals? Intravenous fluids (IV) – to restore hydration, electrolytes,
vitamins, and nutrients.
Tube feeding: Nasogastric – restores nutrients through a tube passing through the
nose and into the stomach. ...
Medications – metoclopramide, antihistamines, and antireflux medications*
