MOTHER/ BABY TEST 2; CHAP 27 &28
QUESTIONS N ANSWERS PASSED
When assessing a mother 12 hours following the delivery of a baby, where should the nurse
expect to palpate the fundus? - ANS ✔✔At the umbilicus
What is the name of the vaginal discharge that occurs immediately following delivery - ANS
✔✔Lochia rubra
What is the first secretion produced by the best - ANS ✔✔Colostrum
What should be included in a teaching plan regarding breast engorgement? - ANS ✔✔It is
usually first observed in the axillary region
When is breast engorgement most likely to occur? - ANS ✔✔When the breast tissue becomes
congested
Which statement would be a correct description of colostrum? - ANS ✔✔Slightly yellow and
provides antibodies
The new mother has decided not to breastfeed the baby. How should the nurse correctly
instruct the mother to suppress her milk supply? - ANS ✔✔Apply a firm bra and ice packs
, During the immediate postpartum period, the mother has a temperature of 100.2* F, pulse 52,
respiration 18, BP 138/84. What should the nurse do? - ANS ✔✔Nothing as the vital signs are
normal
Within the first hour following a vaginal delivery, the nurse assesses the mother and finds the
fundus is firm and there is a trickle of bright red blood. What should be the nurse's reaction to
the assessment? - ANS ✔✔This is a normal occurrence
What is the appropriate way to assess the fundus of the postpartum patient? - ANS ✔✔Using
one hand on the lower uterine segment while the other hand locates the fundus of the uterus
The postpartum mother with a third degree laceration tells the nurse she is afraid to have a
bowel movement because of her painful episiotomy. What should the nurse do? - ANS ✔✔Offer
stool softeners as prescribed
A new mother had spinal anesthesia during a cesarean delivery. She now has a desire to void
and can wiggle her toes. What should the nurse's response when the mother asks to go the
bathroom? - ANS ✔✔Put slippers on her feet
A mother delivered her baby at midnight and it is now 9 AM. She wants to sleep and asks the
nurse to take care of the baby. What is this considered? - ANS ✔✔Normal " taking in" response
Which of the following would be considered a normal assessment finding in a 1-day postpartum
patient? - ANS ✔✔Complaining of "after pains"
A new Native American mother tells the nurse that when she goes home, her mother-in-law will
be caring for the baby while she rests. The nurse has concerns. What should the nurse do? -
ANS ✔✔Explore ways to blend this with safe health teaching
Before initially feeding an infant, what reflex should the nurse assess? - ANS ✔✔Swallow reflex
QUESTIONS N ANSWERS PASSED
When assessing a mother 12 hours following the delivery of a baby, where should the nurse
expect to palpate the fundus? - ANS ✔✔At the umbilicus
What is the name of the vaginal discharge that occurs immediately following delivery - ANS
✔✔Lochia rubra
What is the first secretion produced by the best - ANS ✔✔Colostrum
What should be included in a teaching plan regarding breast engorgement? - ANS ✔✔It is
usually first observed in the axillary region
When is breast engorgement most likely to occur? - ANS ✔✔When the breast tissue becomes
congested
Which statement would be a correct description of colostrum? - ANS ✔✔Slightly yellow and
provides antibodies
The new mother has decided not to breastfeed the baby. How should the nurse correctly
instruct the mother to suppress her milk supply? - ANS ✔✔Apply a firm bra and ice packs
, During the immediate postpartum period, the mother has a temperature of 100.2* F, pulse 52,
respiration 18, BP 138/84. What should the nurse do? - ANS ✔✔Nothing as the vital signs are
normal
Within the first hour following a vaginal delivery, the nurse assesses the mother and finds the
fundus is firm and there is a trickle of bright red blood. What should be the nurse's reaction to
the assessment? - ANS ✔✔This is a normal occurrence
What is the appropriate way to assess the fundus of the postpartum patient? - ANS ✔✔Using
one hand on the lower uterine segment while the other hand locates the fundus of the uterus
The postpartum mother with a third degree laceration tells the nurse she is afraid to have a
bowel movement because of her painful episiotomy. What should the nurse do? - ANS ✔✔Offer
stool softeners as prescribed
A new mother had spinal anesthesia during a cesarean delivery. She now has a desire to void
and can wiggle her toes. What should the nurse's response when the mother asks to go the
bathroom? - ANS ✔✔Put slippers on her feet
A mother delivered her baby at midnight and it is now 9 AM. She wants to sleep and asks the
nurse to take care of the baby. What is this considered? - ANS ✔✔Normal " taking in" response
Which of the following would be considered a normal assessment finding in a 1-day postpartum
patient? - ANS ✔✔Complaining of "after pains"
A new Native American mother tells the nurse that when she goes home, her mother-in-law will
be caring for the baby while she rests. The nurse has concerns. What should the nurse do? -
ANS ✔✔Explore ways to blend this with safe health teaching
Before initially feeding an infant, what reflex should the nurse assess? - ANS ✔✔Swallow reflex
