Study Guide Maternal Health
Unit I
1. London, et al. (2014). Maternal & child nursing (4th ed.), Ch. 1-2
2. Healthy People 2020 Maternal-Child Care Goals:
3. 1 Corinthians 10:23 3 John 1:2
Chapter 1
Scriptures: I C
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Study Guide Maternal Health
Unit I
1. London, et al. (2014). Maternal & child nursing (4th ed.), Ch. 1-2
2. Healthy People 2020 Maternal-Child Care Goals:
3. 1 Corinthians 10:23 3 John 1:2
Chapter 1
Scriptures: I Corinthians 10:23 and 3 John 1:2 Jordan
We are talking about sexual intimacy in this course. From a Christian worldview, how is sexual
intimacy viewed within marriage?
It is viewed as a gift from God that creates a bond between married couples and enriches their
relationship. It is a vital, healthy component of Christian marred life. The Song of Solomon is a biblical
example.
1.Discuss the roles of the professional nurse in reproductive health, maternal, and newborn nursing
care. Pg.2-7 Jordan
Care for women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum as well as the care of infants,
children and adolescents. Nurses who work with families quickly learn a holistic, inclusive
approach is crucial to effective nursing care. Nurses play a major role in minimizing the
psycologic and physical stress experienced by childbearing families and by the children in
their families. The nurse teaches and gives guidance for the changes that each month brings.
The nurse also serves as an advocate. Discharge planning (smooth, rapid and safe transition
into the community).
2. Discuss the goals of Healthy People 2020 as it relates to maternal-newborn and women’s health. Pg. 7
Jordan
Goals listed are: Maternal, infant and child health/ Adolescent health/ family planning/ injury
and violence prevention/ lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender health/ sexually transmitted
infections. Healthy people 2020’s mission is to monitoring progress to motivate action
towards these topics.
3. Explore the implications of health-related statistical data for maternal-child care.
A.) Birth Rate
-Number of live births per 1,000 people at a given population. Birthrates decreased for women in all
ages under 40. This rate is higher in poorer, less educated cultures and 3rd world countries
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