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1
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process of assessment, planning, application, coordination, follow-up, and evaluation of options and services required to meet an individual’s health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality cost-effective results

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Case management

2
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post-graduate training in the care of normal pregnancy and childbirth; certified by American college of nurse midwives

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Certified nurse midwife

3
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ability to apply knowledge about a client’s culture so that the health care provided can be adapted to meet her needs. Be able to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, religions, genders, sexual orientation, other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, & communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each

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Cultural competence

4
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view of the world and a set of traditions that are used by a specific social group and are transmitted to the next generation. Influences socialization but also his or her experiences related to health and specific health practices

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Culture

5
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birth assistant that provides emotional, physical, educational support to woman and family during childbirth and postpartum

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Doula

6
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use of research to establish & implement a plan of care

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Evidence based nursing practice

7
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basic social unit of our society. 2 or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption and living together

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Family

8
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delivery of safe, satisfying, high-quality health care that focuses on and adapts to the physical and psychosocial needs of the family; partnership approach of families and caregivers that recognizes the strength & integrity of family

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Family-centered care

9
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intrauterine death of a fetus at 20 weeks or more of gestation per 1000 live births

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Fetal mortality rate

10
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number of deaths occurring in the first 12 months of life per 1000 live births

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Infant mortality rate

11
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agreement by a client to undergo an operation or medical treatment or take part in a clinical trial after being informed of and having understood the risks involved – legal document

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Informed consent

12
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annual number of female deaths from any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its mgmt during pregnancy or childbirth or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, per 100,000 live births, for a specified year

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Maternal mortality rate

13
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incidence or number of individuals who have died over a specific period

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Mortality

14
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number of infant deaths occurring in the first 28 days of life per 1000 live births

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Neonatal mortality rate

15
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weeks immediately before and after birth

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Perinatal

16
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period of 6 wks after childbirth during which mother’s reproductive organs return to original nonpregnant state

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Puerperium

17
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seizures in pregnant women – not related to brain condition

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Eclampsia

18
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pregnant woman w/ high BP & protein in urine after 20th week (late 2nd or 3rd trimester)

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Pre-eclampsia

19
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placenta partially or totally covers mother’s cervix

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Placenta previa

20
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traditional American family in which male and female partners and their children live as an independent unit, sharing roles, responsibilities, and economic resources

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nuclear family

21
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members include grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other people related by blood

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Extended family

22
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those formed as a result of divorce and remarriage, consist of unrelated family members (stepparents, stepchildren, and stepsiblings) who join to create a new household

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Married-blended families

23
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children live with two unmarried biologic parents or two adoptive parents

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Cohabiting-parent families

24
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comprise an unmarried biologic or adoptive parent who may or may not be living with other adults. The single-parent family may result from the loss of a spouse by death, divorce, separation, or desertion; from either an unplanned or planned pregnancy; or from the adoption of a child by an unmarried woman or man

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Single-parent families

25
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children live independently in foster or kinship care such as living with a grandparent

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No-parent families

26
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essential oils

stimulate sense of smell

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aromatherapy

27
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restore body’s natural balance

like treats like

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homeopathy

28
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pressing an appropriate point so self-healing capacities take over

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acupressure

29
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art of placement.

environment induces chi

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feng shui

30
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use of positive and healing images

deep relaxation to reduces stress & help ppl cope

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guided imagery

31
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deep massage on identified points of the foot or hand to scan & rebalance body parts that correspond w/ each point

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reflexology

32
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moving hands from head to feet several intches from skin

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therapeutic touch

33
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use of plants for healing & treating diseases and conditions

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herbal medicines

34
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praying, chanting, presence, laying on of hands, rituals, meds

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spiritual healing

35
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removing irritants to NS to restore proper function

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chiropractic therapy

36
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stroking, kneading

decreases pain, produces relaxation, or improves circulation to that body part

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massage therapy

37
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which bony pelvis is ideal?

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gynecoid

38
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which bony pelvis resembles a male pelvis?

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android

39
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which bony pelvis resembles an ape’s pelvis? it is triangular is shape, and baby would need to change the shape of his/her head in order to fit

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anthropoid

40
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which bony pelvis is flat? baby’s head won’t squeeze through and mom will likely need a c-section unless the p lvis is large or baby is small

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platypelloid

41
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How soon after birth does baby’s head generally reshape?

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24 hrs