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women health intro 1
ch 1 study maternity foundation
Question | Answers |
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antepartum | Period of pregnancy before onset of labor |
bioethics | Principles that govern conduct related to health care |
case management | practice model using systematic approach to id client needs and manage care to ensure optimal outcomes |
deontologic theory | Ethical theory that holds that the right course of action is the one dictated by ethical principles and moral rules |
infant mortality rate | # of deaths per 1000 live births that occur within the first 12 months of life |
intrapartum | Time of labor and childbirth |
maternal mortality rate | maternal deaths from pregnancy complications, childbirth and puerperium (1st 45 days after end of pregnancy- if pregnancy effected disease) per 100,000 live births. |
morbidity | ratio of sick to well persons in defined population |
negligence | failure to act in a the way a reasonable, prudent person of similar background would act in similar circumstances |
malpractice | negligence by a professional |
neonatal mortality rate | # of deaths per 1000 live births that occur before 28 days of life |
nurse practice acts | laws that determine scope of nursing practice in each state |
postpartum | first 6 wks after childbirth |
standard of care | level of care that can be expected of a professional |
utilitarian theory | ethical theory - right action - greatest good |
LDR rooms | Labor, delivery and recovery occur all in one room |
Couplet care | assignment of one nurse to both mother and baby |
LDRP rooms | Labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum stay in same room until discharge |
DRGs | diagnosis-related groups are a method of classifying related medical diagnoses based on amt of resources that are generally req'd by client - medicare pays set amt per drg |
Managed care | comprehensive health services for members for set fee or premium |
Capitated care | set amt of money per year to network of drs who provide all care. |
outcomes management method | systematic method to id client outcomes and interventions for specific case types - utilizes clinical pathways |
clinical pathways | standardized, interdisciplinary plans of care devised for clients with a particular health problem |
Informed consent requirements | competence, full disclosure, client understanding, voluntary consent |
Beneficence | One is required to do or promote good for others |
Nonmaleficence | One must avoid risking or causing harm to others |
Autonomy | People have the right to self determination. This includes right to respect, privacy and the information necessary to make decisions. |
Justice | All people should be treated equally and fairly regardless of disease or social or economic status. |