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Postpartum Nursing Care Test | Questions
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1. The postpartum period is defined as:
A. 12 hours after delivery
B. 24 hours after delivery
C. Up to 6 weeks after childbirth
D. 1 year after delivery
Rationale: The puerperium lasts about 6 weeks as the body returns to pre-
pregnancy state.
2. The most important assessment in the immediate postpartum period is:
A. Breast condition
B. Urine output
C. Uterine tone and bleeding
D. Appetite
Rationale: Preventing hemorrhage is the priority.
3. The uterus should be located:
A. Below the umbilicus
B. Mid-abdomen
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C. At or near the umbilicus immediately after delivery
D. In the pelvis
Rationale: The fundus is at the level of the umbilicus right after birth.
4. A soft, boggy uterus indicates:
A. Infection
B. Normal finding
C. Uterine atony
D. Dehydration
Rationale: Atony increases risk of hemorrhage.
5. First intervention for a boggy uterus:
A. Antibiotics
B. Bed rest
C. Fundal massage
D. Foley catheter
Rationale: Massage stimulates uterine contraction.
6. Lochia rubra is:
A. White discharge
B. Yellow discharge
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C. Bright red blood discharge
D. Green discharge
Rationale: Occurs in early postpartum days.
7. Lochia serosa is:
A. Bright red
B. White
C. Pinkish-brown discharge
D. Green discharge
Rationale: Transitional stage of lochia.
8. Lochia alba is:
A. Red
B. Pink
C. White or yellowish discharge
D. Bloody
Rationale: Final stage of lochia.
9. Normal duration of lochia is:
A. 1–2 days
B. 1 week
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C. Up to 6 weeks
D. 1 year
Rationale: Lochia continues during uterine involution.
10. The most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage is:
A. Infection
B. Retained placenta
C. Uterine atony
D. Hypertension
Rationale: Failure of uterine contraction leads to bleeding.
11. Risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage includes:
A. Small baby
B. Overdistended uterus (twins/polyhydramnios)
C. Low BP
D. Mild labor
Rationale: Overstretching weakens uterine tone.
12. Priority in postpartum hemorrhage is:
A. Pain control
B. Antibiotics
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Postpartum Nursing Care Test | Questions
And Answers With Verified Rationales
2026/27 Qs & Ans | Digital Pdf Download
1. The postpartum period is defined as:
A. 12 hours after delivery
B. 24 hours after delivery
C. Up to 6 weeks after childbirth
D. 1 year after delivery
Rationale: The puerperium lasts about 6 weeks as the body returns to pre-
pregnancy state.
2. The most important assessment in the immediate postpartum period is:
A. Breast condition
B. Urine output
C. Uterine tone and bleeding
D. Appetite
Rationale: Preventing hemorrhage is the priority.
3. The uterus should be located:
A. Below the umbilicus
B. Mid-abdomen
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C. At or near the umbilicus immediately after delivery
D. In the pelvis
Rationale: The fundus is at the level of the umbilicus right after birth.
4. A soft, boggy uterus indicates:
A. Infection
B. Normal finding
C. Uterine atony
D. Dehydration
Rationale: Atony increases risk of hemorrhage.
5. First intervention for a boggy uterus:
A. Antibiotics
B. Bed rest
C. Fundal massage
D. Foley catheter
Rationale: Massage stimulates uterine contraction.
6. Lochia rubra is:
A. White discharge
B. Yellow discharge
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C. Bright red blood discharge
D. Green discharge
Rationale: Occurs in early postpartum days.
7. Lochia serosa is:
A. Bright red
B. White
C. Pinkish-brown discharge
D. Green discharge
Rationale: Transitional stage of lochia.
8. Lochia alba is:
A. Red
B. Pink
C. White or yellowish discharge
D. Bloody
Rationale: Final stage of lochia.
9. Normal duration of lochia is:
A. 1–2 days
B. 1 week
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C. Up to 6 weeks
D. 1 year
Rationale: Lochia continues during uterine involution.
10. The most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage is:
A. Infection
B. Retained placenta
C. Uterine atony
D. Hypertension
Rationale: Failure of uterine contraction leads to bleeding.
11. Risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage includes:
A. Small baby
B. Overdistended uterus (twins/polyhydramnios)
C. Low BP
D. Mild labor
Rationale: Overstretching weakens uterine tone.
12. Priority in postpartum hemorrhage is:
A. Pain control
B. Antibiotics
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