NYU ECG FINAL REVIEW SET 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
>> 2nd 24 hours, how many mL?
Answer: - Feeding should be done q 3-4 hours.
>> What are the signs that the baby is getting enough milk?
Answer: - six wet diapers and 2-5 loose stools daily
>> What are the safe sleeping practices for infants?
Answer: - sleep on its back
>> What are the safe co sleeping practices?
Answer: - firm mattress
>> healing?
Answer: - observe for first void
>> baths?
Answer: - Cochrane studies: there is no difference in dry cord compared to cords treated with
antiseptics (basically - you can let nature take its course)
>> Why do we give vitamin K to babies when they are born?
Answer: Babies have low clotting factors when they are born, so they need vitamin K to prevent
bleeding.
>> fontanelles/nasal?
Answer: - RR 30-60 breaths/min, HR: 110-160 bpm, temp: 97.7-99.5
>> therapies?
Answer: Feeding: frequent breast/formula feeding.
>> interventions?
Answer: - Glucose < 45 mg/dL in first 72 hours
>> When do 2/3 of pregnancy related deaths occur?
Answer: Postpartum
>> after 24 hours?
Answer: 1st hour: q 15 min
, >> pelvic floor muscles?
Answer: - Cervix: jagged slit-like opening
>> Postpartum hemorrhage?
Answer: Lochia rubra: first 3-4 days, blood
>> What is fundal sub involution? what causes it?
Answer: Involution occurs in 6 - 8 weeks postpartum . It is when the uterus is contracted and returned
to its normal state.
>> Perineal Care ?
Answer: - ice packs for the first 24 hours.
>> - When should RhoGAM be given if indicated ?
Answer: Rh positive mothers do not need RhoGAM.
>> - Infants with A/B blood type and mothers with O blood type?
Answer: - Infants born to mothers of Type O blood type need to be tested for jaundice.
>> Letting go phase?
Answer: - Taking in: right after birth when mom needs others to meet their needs and relives birth
process.
>> cold?
Answer: - relieved by frequent emptying
>> Let down
Answer: suckling stimulates oxytocin release which helps milk "let down"
>> adequate?
Answer: - expose nipples to air after feeding
>> avoid?
Answer: - wear a tight, supportive bra
>> formula type?
Answer: - gradually increase the baby's formula
>> Psych Changes Postpartum:
Answer: baby blues (short term), postpartum depression (more long term), and postpartum headaches
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
>> 2nd 24 hours, how many mL?
Answer: - Feeding should be done q 3-4 hours.
>> What are the signs that the baby is getting enough milk?
Answer: - six wet diapers and 2-5 loose stools daily
>> What are the safe sleeping practices for infants?
Answer: - sleep on its back
>> What are the safe co sleeping practices?
Answer: - firm mattress
>> healing?
Answer: - observe for first void
>> baths?
Answer: - Cochrane studies: there is no difference in dry cord compared to cords treated with
antiseptics (basically - you can let nature take its course)
>> Why do we give vitamin K to babies when they are born?
Answer: Babies have low clotting factors when they are born, so they need vitamin K to prevent
bleeding.
>> fontanelles/nasal?
Answer: - RR 30-60 breaths/min, HR: 110-160 bpm, temp: 97.7-99.5
>> therapies?
Answer: Feeding: frequent breast/formula feeding.
>> interventions?
Answer: - Glucose < 45 mg/dL in first 72 hours
>> When do 2/3 of pregnancy related deaths occur?
Answer: Postpartum
>> after 24 hours?
Answer: 1st hour: q 15 min
, >> pelvic floor muscles?
Answer: - Cervix: jagged slit-like opening
>> Postpartum hemorrhage?
Answer: Lochia rubra: first 3-4 days, blood
>> What is fundal sub involution? what causes it?
Answer: Involution occurs in 6 - 8 weeks postpartum . It is when the uterus is contracted and returned
to its normal state.
>> Perineal Care ?
Answer: - ice packs for the first 24 hours.
>> - When should RhoGAM be given if indicated ?
Answer: Rh positive mothers do not need RhoGAM.
>> - Infants with A/B blood type and mothers with O blood type?
Answer: - Infants born to mothers of Type O blood type need to be tested for jaundice.
>> Letting go phase?
Answer: - Taking in: right after birth when mom needs others to meet their needs and relives birth
process.
>> cold?
Answer: - relieved by frequent emptying
>> Let down
Answer: suckling stimulates oxytocin release which helps milk "let down"
>> adequate?
Answer: - expose nipples to air after feeding
>> avoid?
Answer: - wear a tight, supportive bra
>> formula type?
Answer: - gradually increase the baby's formula
>> Psych Changes Postpartum:
Answer: baby blues (short term), postpartum depression (more long term), and postpartum headaches
