1. Chapter 2 Contemporary Issues in Women’s, Family’s, and Children’s Health Care

2. Three Levels of Prevention  Primary prevention  Health promotion  Secondary prevention  Early identification and prompt treatment  Tertiary prevention  Restore health

3. Current Health Status Women’s Health

4. Current Health Status  Families  Access to health insurance  Women  Increased heart disease  Perinatal health

5. Political Influences and Trends  Health Policy Decisions  Abortion  National Economic Policies  Access to care  Health Care Delivery  Managed care

6. Vulnerable Populations  Homeless  Undocumented immigrants and refugees  People who live in rural areas  Abused/neglected children  Victims of sexual violence  Victims of intimate partner violence

7. Vulnerable Populations (cont’d)  Gay/lesbian/transgendered individuals  Incarcerated women  Substance abusers

8. Personal and Cultural Trends  Technology  Language barriers  Cultural differences  Self-care/patient involvement  Autonomy  Social participation

9. Current Trends in Clinical Practice  Electronic pumps  Paperless records  Unit dosing  Aging population  Evidence-based practice

10. Review Questions 1.The clinic nurse is providing a postpartum client information and Rubella immunization prior to being discharged home. This intervention is an example of: a.Primary health prevention b.Secondary health prevention c.Tertiary health prevention d.Mandatory health care

11. Review Questions 2. The clinic nurse is providing information to a mother whose son was just diagnosed with Rubella. The nurse encourages rest, acetaminophen and increased fluids. This intervention is an example of: a.Primary health prevention b.Secondary health prevention c.Tertiary health prevention d.Mandatory health care

12. Review Questions 3. The clinic nurse is aware that the number one cause of death for women in the US in 2005 was: a.Stroke b.Cardiovascular disease c.Cancer d.Heart disease