MCN 273 MOD 1 (GTPAL,
INTRO TO OB) QUESTIONS
, 1. 1q54common CAM (complimentary, alter- - ginger lollipops
native medicine) used for nausea and - ginger tea
vomiting in early pregnancy. Why as nurs- - sea-bands
es should we assess thoroughly about the - acupuncture or acupressure
use of CAMs? - vitamin B6 for morning sickness
assessing this is important because during
pregnancy, most substances cross the pla-
centa and can reach the fetus = stress to all
pregnant woman to discuss all remedies
2. what is prenatal care? medical care during pregnancy
- assess problems with pregnancy = identify
and treat
- risk assessment, health promotion, medical
and psychosocial interventions, follow ups
3. what is a birthing center? a medical facility in which women with
low-risk pregnancies can deliver their babies
in a homelike setting
4. what are the advantages of a home birth? - least expensive
- experience labor and birth in privacy and
comfort
- maintain control over aspects of her labor
(attire, support people)
- minimize interference and
- one-on-one care by midwife
INTRO TO OB) QUESTIONS
, 1. 1q54common CAM (complimentary, alter- - ginger lollipops
native medicine) used for nausea and - ginger tea
vomiting in early pregnancy. Why as nurs- - sea-bands
es should we assess thoroughly about the - acupuncture or acupressure
use of CAMs? - vitamin B6 for morning sickness
assessing this is important because during
pregnancy, most substances cross the pla-
centa and can reach the fetus = stress to all
pregnant woman to discuss all remedies
2. what is prenatal care? medical care during pregnancy
- assess problems with pregnancy = identify
and treat
- risk assessment, health promotion, medical
and psychosocial interventions, follow ups
3. what is a birthing center? a medical facility in which women with
low-risk pregnancies can deliver their babies
in a homelike setting
4. what are the advantages of a home birth? - least expensive
- experience labor and birth in privacy and
comfort
- maintain control over aspects of her labor
(attire, support people)
- minimize interference and
- one-on-one care by midwife
