Maternal and Child Health Nursing Flashcards

What postpartum assessment does DOH Abu Dhabi require nurses to perform?

Answer: Systematic assessment of uterine involution, lochia, perineal healing, breastfeeding, vital signs, and mental health screening for postpartum depression

DOH postpartum assessment includes uterine fundal height and tone, lochia assessment (color, amount, odor), perineal/surgical wound evaluation, breastfeeding assessment, vital signs, and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Screen.

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi standard for pediatric pain management?

Answer: Age-appropriate pain assessment using FLACC or Wong-Baker scales, multimodal analgesia, non-pharmacological interventions, and parental involvement

DOH requires age-appropriate pain assessment (FLACC for pre-verbal, Wong-Baker for children 3+, numeric for older), combining pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions with active parental participation.

What child safeguarding responsibilities does DOH Abu Dhabi assign to nurses?

Answer: Recognize signs of abuse or neglect, mandatory reporting to designated authorities, document findings objectively, and provide supportive care

DOH mandates that nurses recognize indicators of physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect, report to designated child protection authorities, document findings objectively, and provide trauma-informed supportive care.

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi protocol for managing high-risk pregnancies?

Answer: Enhanced monitoring including more frequent assessments, fetal surveillance (CTG/NST), specialized care plans, and multidisciplinary team coordination

DOH high-risk pregnancy nursing includes increased assessment frequency, continuous or regular fetal monitoring (CTG/NST), individualized care plans, bed rest management, and coordination with obstetric and neonatal teams.

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi standard for neonatal resuscitation readiness?

Answer: Pre-delivery equipment checks, trained personnel at every delivery, NRP-certified staff available, and regular simulation training

DOH requires resuscitation equipment verification before every delivery, NRP-certified personnel present at all deliveries, additional team availability for high-risk situations, and regular simulation-based training.

What developmental screening does DOH Abu Dhabi require nurses to perform for children?

Answer: Regular developmental milestone assessment using validated tools at specified ages, with referral for early intervention when delays are identified

DOH requires nurses to perform developmental screening at specified well-child visit intervals using validated tools, identify developmental delays early, and refer to early intervention services promptly.