NUR 407: Exam 1 (Latest 2023 / 2024)
Contrast and compare an individual's genotype, karotype, and phenotype
- genotype: entire genetic constitution
- karotype: pictorial analysis of number, form, and size of an individual's chromosomes
- phenotype: observed outward characteristics of an individual
Dana has delivered 2 babies at 38 and 39 wks gestation, both are living.
G2 P2002
Define antepartum/prenatal.
before birth
Define cultural competence
the knowledge and interpersonal skills that allow providers to understand, and appreciate, and work with individuals from cultures other than their own.
Define culture
The thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious or social groups.
Define family centered care
A model of care based on the philosophy that the physical, sociocultural, psychological, spiritual, and economic needs of the woman and her family, however the family may be defined should
be integrated and considered collectively
Define fetal mortality rate.
number of fetal deaths (over 20 weeks) in 1,000 live births
Define fetus
after 8 weeks gestation
Define infant mortality rate.
Infant: number of infant deaths (in first 12 months) in 1,000 live births
Define intrapartum.
during labor
Define lactation
breastfeeding
Define maternal mortality rate.
Maternal: number of deaths of any cause during pregnancy/100,000 live births
Define neonatal mortality rate.
number of infants death (in first 28 days) in 1,000 live births
Define neonate
baby that's been born (1-28 days)
Define postpartum
after childbirth
Describe fetal-placental circulation including physiological adaptation for fluid-gas exchange.
The fetus recieves oxegenated blood from the umbilical cord through a system of shunts which allows the blood to bypass the lungs as well as the liver.
Describe the immunological balancing act.
- protects mom from infection
- prevents rejection of fetus
Describe the nurse's role in genetic counseling and referral.
- education
- help families at increased genetic risk to live and reproduce as normally as possible
Describe the physiologic processes of cell differentiation. (embryonic stage)
- day 15- 8 weeks
- ectoderm: CNS, skin, glands, special senses
- mesoderm: skeletal, urinary, circulatory, reproductive
- endoderm: respiratory, liver, pancreas, digestive
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