BUGHAO, MARIA ANGELIKA A.

BSN-2105
Prof. Jay Ann Gamelong
NCM107: Care of Mother, Child and Adolescent

LEARNING ASSESSMENT 1.1

NOW LET’S SEE HOW QSEN IS BEING PRACTICED IN NURSING. READ and Identify
the Competency (Patient centered care; Teamwork & Collaboration; Evidence Based
Practice;
Quality Improvement; Safety; Informatics;)

1. Mrs. Chung experienced convulsion due to high blood pressure. She was diagnosed with
eclampsia, which resulted to early delivery of the baby. The active management of the third
stage of labor is to treat it with magnesium sulphate, which is universally practiced in all
hospitals and also appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis for cesarean section.

Your Answer: Evidence-Based Practice

2. While baby Anna stays in the NICU, Mr. and Mrs. Chung should be given informed
consent before the procedure to describe the limits and boundaries of the care for baby Anna.

Your Answer: Patient-Centered care

3. Since baby Anna was born prematurely she needed extensive care because she is prone to
infection and diseases and not all childhood diseases have immunization. To improve the
quality of care Nurse Ryan needs to give additional support to the family.

Your Answer: Quality Improvement

4. Because baby Anna is premature, she has to stay in the NICU for a while. Key safety issues
for neonatal nurses include baby’s identification, clear communication and medication
administration.

Your Answer: Safety

5. Baby Anna has developed pneumonia. A multidisciplinary team including neonatologist,

nurse practitioner, nutritionist, pulmonologist are working together to help her recover
fast.

Your Answer: Teamwork and Collaboration

6. Nurse Ryan keeps the record and documents the changes in Anna’s health condition and
treatment of care so other healthcare providers are up to date.

Your Answer: Informatics