NUR 230 Actual Exam questions and Answers |
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What is a normal temperature up to 24h after birth for a pp patient?
100.4
How long does bradycardia occur in postpartum?
first 6-10 days
If a pp pt has high bp what 4 conditions do you suspect?
preeclampsia, essential hypertension, renal disease, anxiety
How would you treat high BP?
labetelol, aldomet, Procardia, mag
If a pp pt has low bp what 2 conditions do you suspect?
uterine hemorrhage, hematoma
If a pp pt has tachycardia what 2 conditions do you suspect?
difficult labor and birth, hemorrhage
If a pp pt has marked tachypnea, what 2 conditions do you suspect?
respiratory disease, pulmonary edema
If a pp pt has a fever (above 100.4) , what do you suspect?
infection
,Cardiac output declines by ____% in the first __ weeks and reaches normal levels by __-__
weeks.
30%, 2, 6-12
What is the most common neurological symptom of pp?
headaches
How many more kcals do breastfeeding mothers need to take in?
300 kcals
Nonbreastfeeding mothers should decrease intake by how much?
200 kcals
What is the average amount of blood loss (vaginal)
up to 500mLs
What is the average amount of blood loss (cesarean)
up to 1000mLs
Labs take how long to return to normal for a pp pt?
about 6 weeks
in the first week pp, what are normal WBC labs?
25,000-30,000
When does menstruation typically occur? (non-breastfeeding/breastfeeding)
nbf- 7-12 weeks, bf- 3 months or longer
, When does ovulation typically occur for pp pts?
within 70-75 days
For a pp pt, initial weight loss is how many pounds? how many pounds are lost due to pp
diuresis?
10-12lb, 5lb
What does B.U.B.B.L.E. H.E.
breasts, uterus/Abdomen, bowel, bladder, lochia, episiotomy/Lacerations/Incision,
homan's/Hemorrhoids, emotions
How to suppress lactation?
well fitting bra or ace wrap binder, cold compress or cabbage leaves, anti-inflammatory
medication, no warm water on breasts, no stimulation
How often should a mom feed? how long?
every 1.5-3 hours, 10-20 minutes on 1st breast
Breastfeeding mothers should not consume alcohol for at least __ hours before nursing
2
How to tell if a baby has a good latch?
fish shape, chin touching breast
How to know when infant is getting enough milk?
6-8 wet diapers per day, breasts softer after feeding, audible infant swallowing
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What is a normal temperature up to 24h after birth for a pp patient?
100.4
How long does bradycardia occur in postpartum?
first 6-10 days
If a pp pt has high bp what 4 conditions do you suspect?
preeclampsia, essential hypertension, renal disease, anxiety
How would you treat high BP?
labetelol, aldomet, Procardia, mag
If a pp pt has low bp what 2 conditions do you suspect?
uterine hemorrhage, hematoma
If a pp pt has tachycardia what 2 conditions do you suspect?
difficult labor and birth, hemorrhage
If a pp pt has marked tachypnea, what 2 conditions do you suspect?
respiratory disease, pulmonary edema
If a pp pt has a fever (above 100.4) , what do you suspect?
infection
,Cardiac output declines by ____% in the first __ weeks and reaches normal levels by __-__
weeks.
30%, 2, 6-12
What is the most common neurological symptom of pp?
headaches
How many more kcals do breastfeeding mothers need to take in?
300 kcals
Nonbreastfeeding mothers should decrease intake by how much?
200 kcals
What is the average amount of blood loss (vaginal)
up to 500mLs
What is the average amount of blood loss (cesarean)
up to 1000mLs
Labs take how long to return to normal for a pp pt?
about 6 weeks
in the first week pp, what are normal WBC labs?
25,000-30,000
When does menstruation typically occur? (non-breastfeeding/breastfeeding)
nbf- 7-12 weeks, bf- 3 months or longer
, When does ovulation typically occur for pp pts?
within 70-75 days
For a pp pt, initial weight loss is how many pounds? how many pounds are lost due to pp
diuresis?
10-12lb, 5lb
What does B.U.B.B.L.E. H.E.
breasts, uterus/Abdomen, bowel, bladder, lochia, episiotomy/Lacerations/Incision,
homan's/Hemorrhoids, emotions
How to suppress lactation?
well fitting bra or ace wrap binder, cold compress or cabbage leaves, anti-inflammatory
medication, no warm water on breasts, no stimulation
How often should a mom feed? how long?
every 1.5-3 hours, 10-20 minutes on 1st breast
Breastfeeding mothers should not consume alcohol for at least __ hours before nursing
2
How to tell if a baby has a good latch?
fish shape, chin touching breast
How to know when infant is getting enough milk?
6-8 wet diapers per day, breasts softer after feeding, audible infant swallowing
