NSG 3111 CARE OF THE CHILDBEARING
FAMILY: LECTURE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
GTPAL - ANS -gravida- total # of pregnancies including present
-term- # of infants born at term
-prem/pre term- # of infants born prematurely between 20 and less than 37 weeks
-abortions- # of abortions elective or spontaneous (before 20 wks gestation)
-# of children currently living to whom the woman has given birth
Vitals - ANS Temp
in first 24 may increase to 38C result of dehydrating effects of labour
Pulse
in first hour after childbirth may remain elevated
Resp
should decrease to within woman' s normal pre- birth range by 6-8 weels postpartum
BP
slight change if at all, orthostatic hypotension can develop in first 48 hrs
BUBBLLEEP - ANS Breasts
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, Uterine fundus
Bladder function
Lochia-
Legs
Episotomy/laceration
Emotional status
Pain( check status first)
Planning Future Pregnancies Rubella vaccination: - ANS If woman is not immune, vaccination
is recommended.
Must use contraception for 1 month
Planning Future Pregnancies Rh Isoimmunization: - ANS Rh immune globulin should be given
within 72 hours for R-negative women who deliver an Rh-positive infant.
Essentials newborn - ANS Prevent hypothermia
Head- to- toe
Systematic assessment
General appearance, colour
Tone
Vital signs
Baseline measurements of physical growth(Weight
Head circumference and length)
Newborn vitals: - ANS Resp - 30-60 /min
HR 110-160/min variations with sleep or wake
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FAMILY: LECTURE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
GTPAL - ANS -gravida- total # of pregnancies including present
-term- # of infants born at term
-prem/pre term- # of infants born prematurely between 20 and less than 37 weeks
-abortions- # of abortions elective or spontaneous (before 20 wks gestation)
-# of children currently living to whom the woman has given birth
Vitals - ANS Temp
in first 24 may increase to 38C result of dehydrating effects of labour
Pulse
in first hour after childbirth may remain elevated
Resp
should decrease to within woman' s normal pre- birth range by 6-8 weels postpartum
BP
slight change if at all, orthostatic hypotension can develop in first 48 hrs
BUBBLLEEP - ANS Breasts
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Uterine fundus
Bladder function
Lochia-
Legs
Episotomy/laceration
Emotional status
Pain( check status first)
Planning Future Pregnancies Rubella vaccination: - ANS If woman is not immune, vaccination
is recommended.
Must use contraception for 1 month
Planning Future Pregnancies Rh Isoimmunization: - ANS Rh immune globulin should be given
within 72 hours for R-negative women who deliver an Rh-positive infant.
Essentials newborn - ANS Prevent hypothermia
Head- to- toe
Systematic assessment
General appearance, colour
Tone
Vital signs
Baseline measurements of physical growth(Weight
Head circumference and length)
Newborn vitals: - ANS Resp - 30-60 /min
HR 110-160/min variations with sleep or wake
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
