Nurses Should Know Some Basic Definitions Concerning Preterm Birth,preterm Labor,and

question 20

Multiple Choice

Nurses should know some basic definitions concerning preterm birth,preterm labor,and low birth weight.For instance:

• A) the terms preterm birth and low birth weight can be used interchangeably.
• B) preterm labor is defined as cervical changes and uterine contractions occurring between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy.
• C) low birth weight is anything below 3.7 lbs.
• D) in the United States early in this century, preterm birth accounted for 18% to 20% of all births.

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Definitions:

Patient's Chart

A comprehensive record containing all of a patient's medical history, treatment plans, notes, and other critical information managed by healthcare providers.

Handoff Report

A critical communication tool used in healthcare where essential patient information is passed from one caregiver to another, typically during shifts changes or transfers.

Client Status

The current condition or state of a client, especially in contexts of healthcare, legal, or social services, determining their needs and interventions.

Teaching Performed

The act of imparting knowledge or skills to others, typically used in healthcare to educate patients about their conditions, treatments, and lifestyle modifications.