Maternity Thorough Exam 4 Questions
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Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Discharge,
REEDA (Definition)
Approximation used to assess perineal healing
Breasts, Uterus, Bladder, Bowels, Lochia,
BUBBLE-HE (Definition) Episiotomy, Emotional status postpartum
assessment
Uterus returning to pre-pregnancy size
Involution (Definition)
decreasing about 1 cm per day
Delayed uterine shrinking due to retained
Subinvolution (Definition)
placenta or infection
Subinvolution (Signs) Boggy uterus and prolonged bleeding
Lochia Rubra Days 1–3, red blood
Lochia Serosa Days 4–10, pink or brown
Lochia Alba After day 10, white or yellow
Foul odor indicates infection, heavy bleeding
Abnormal Lochia
indicates hemorrhage
Hematoma causes severe pain and swelling,
Perineal Assessment (Complications)
infection causes redness and discharge
Postpartum Constipation (Signs) Hard stool, straining, hemorrhoids
Postpartum Constipation (Treatment) Fluids, fiber, stool softeners, early ambulation
First 1–2 days, mother is passive and focused on
Rubin Phase Taking-In
self
Rubin Phase Taking-Hold Day 2–10, mother wants to learn baby care
, Rubin Phase Letting-Go Mother accepts new role and responsibilities
Allow expression of feelings, provide memory
Grieving Parents (Nursing Care)
items, use baby's name, avoid false reassurance
Newborn First Reactive Phase 0–30 minutes, alert with increased heart rate
And Answers 2026 Update!!!
Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Discharge,
REEDA (Definition)
Approximation used to assess perineal healing
Breasts, Uterus, Bladder, Bowels, Lochia,
BUBBLE-HE (Definition) Episiotomy, Emotional status postpartum
assessment
Uterus returning to pre-pregnancy size
Involution (Definition)
decreasing about 1 cm per day
Delayed uterine shrinking due to retained
Subinvolution (Definition)
placenta or infection
Subinvolution (Signs) Boggy uterus and prolonged bleeding
Lochia Rubra Days 1–3, red blood
Lochia Serosa Days 4–10, pink or brown
Lochia Alba After day 10, white or yellow
Foul odor indicates infection, heavy bleeding
Abnormal Lochia
indicates hemorrhage
Hematoma causes severe pain and swelling,
Perineal Assessment (Complications)
infection causes redness and discharge
Postpartum Constipation (Signs) Hard stool, straining, hemorrhoids
Postpartum Constipation (Treatment) Fluids, fiber, stool softeners, early ambulation
First 1–2 days, mother is passive and focused on
Rubin Phase Taking-In
self
Rubin Phase Taking-Hold Day 2–10, mother wants to learn baby care
, Rubin Phase Letting-Go Mother accepts new role and responsibilities
Allow expression of feelings, provide memory
Grieving Parents (Nursing Care)
items, use baby's name, avoid false reassurance
Newborn First Reactive Phase 0–30 minutes, alert with increased heart rate
