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Preview of Changing Maternal-Child Health Care Environment. Questions & answers. For which reasons would a nurse review infant mortality statistics in the United States? Select all that apply. Me... asures the quality of pregnancy care Reviews information on overall nutrition Compares health with those of other states Determines infant health and available care Provides an index of the country's general health - Ans-Measures the quality of pregnancy care Reviews information on overall nutrition Determines infant health and available care Provides an index of the country's general health Explanation: Infant mortality statistics provide an index of a country's general health, measures the quality of pregnancy care, provides information on overall nutrition, and determines infant health and available care. Infant mortality statistics compares the health with those of other countries and not with those of other states. The nurse is planning an educational session for community members to address the issue of school-age child mortality. Which topic should the nurse identify as the highest priority for this population? Cancer Assault Suicide Accidents - Ans-Accidents Explanation: For the school-age child between the ages of 5 and 14 years, the number one cause of mortality is from unintentional injuries or accidents. Other top five causes for child mortality include cancer, assault, and suicide. The nurse works at the local public health office. Which is a major but often overlooked problem in this setting? fetal mortality infant mortality neonatal mortality maternal mortality - Ans-fetal mortality Explanation: Fetal mortality is a major, but often overlooked, public health problem. This refers to the spontaneous intrauterine death at any time during pregnancy, commonly referred to as a miscarriage. The fetal mortality rate in the United States is 6.2 per 1,000 live births. The impact of fetal mortality on families is considerable and provides a picture of the quality of maternal health and prenatal care. A client with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus is questioning the nurse concerning the best option for the health care provider to assist with her pregnancy and delivery of her newborn. The nurse determines the client needs additional information to make a wise decision when she suggests seeking the care of which specialist? Obstetrician Certified Nurse Midwife Neonatologist Perinatologist - Ans-Neonatologist Explanation: An obstetrician, certified nurse midwife, or perinatologist may be involved in the pregnancy and delivery of a newborn. The neonatologist may be present at the time of birth; however, the neonatologist's focus is to provide specialized care to at-risk newborns The nursing instructor is explaining the utilization of regionalized or centralized care to a group of maternal infant students. Which example should the instructor point out best demonstrates regionalized or centralized care? -All deliveries occur at one central facility. -An at-risk mother is sent to a specialized f [Show More]

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