Exam Preview for 3797: Maternal Health and Occupational Therapy: Ex

Maternal Health and Occupational Therapy: Exploring Our Role with New Mothers

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1. Current maternal health models include: Vast amount of prenatal education, however may not carry over when actual context presents itself Contact with health professionals, such as MD/nurse, midwife, lactation consultant, pelvic health, exercise/nutrition - focused on physical recovery/health Post natal focus shifts to caring for infant - visits to pediatrician, etc. All of the above
2. According to the literature presented, maternal health is linked to all of the following EXCEPT: Future pregnancy outcomes Likelihood to return to work after maternity leave Maternal chronic disease development Overall infant health
3. Role strain can occur when new mothers feel overloaded. Role strain can be defined as: Stress when a role is defined and idealized by an individual as what they think they should be doing Inability to adapt to multiple roles during a time of transition Outside pressure from others to fulfill new role Stress when a role has specific, defined standards that are difficult to meet
4. According to the maternal functioning model, a "high functioning" mother includes all of the following EXCEPT: Multiple visits to health care providers for postpartum depression Adequate social support Attachment to infant Ability to adapt over time to maternal role
5. According to the perinatal maternal health promotion model, what are the three components of a healthy postpartum period? Support from family, birth without complications, realistic expectations Breastfeeding support, physical recovery from birth, mental health resources Physical recovery from birth, maternal role attainment, caring for self/infant/family Coping skills in postpartum period, initiating exercise early, efficacy in caring for infant
6. Social support for mothers is important because: Social support improves health and well being of mothers in the post partum period Positively affects parental self efficacy Reduces symptoms of postnatal depression All of the above
7. Over _______ of caregivers (mostly mothers) reported musculoskeletal pain related to child care related tasks. 60% 40% 20% 15%
8. Occupational therapy to bridge the gap by: Administer postpartum assessment to identify need areas Address physical, emotional, and psychological changes postnatally Discuss role and responsibilities of motherhood All of the above
9. What can an occupational therapy practitioner do to help new mothers explore opportunities for self-care? Make "to do" lists to organize daily schedule for infant care Prioritize infant's care and use leftover time for self-care tasks Find effective, feasible strategies to incorporate self-care that are meaningful to the mother None of the above
10. According to Whitney & Caretta, 2018, if there is an overlap of worker role and mother role _______________________________. Utilize ergonomic education vs. biomechanical intervention Consider both roles when forming goals to optimize success Incorporate using a hot pack and stretches several times a day Send back to MD for separate referral to address possible issues related to child care tasks