Nurses Should Know Some Basic Definitions Concerning Preterm Birth, Preterm

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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 pounds.
• D) In the United States early in this century, preterm birth accounted for 18% to 20% of all births.

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Definitions:

Confidentiality

The ethical and legal duty to protect personal or sensitive information from being disclosed without the consent of the person it pertains to.

Health Delivery Service

Organizations and systems that provide healthcare and medical services to populations.

Systemic Interference

This term could describe disruptions or impediments that affect a system's functioning, whether in biological, ecological, technological, or social contexts.

Prevention Intervention

Actions or strategies designed to stop a problem or issue before it occurs or to prevent its worsening.