NU 170 Exam 4 Maternal Baby Nursing
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,The Puerperium period refers to the what - correct ans:6 weeks following birth
The increase in blood volume in pregnancy is what percentage? - correct ans:50 percent
The recommended time frame for becoming pregnant after receiving the rubella vaccine is... - correct
ans:1-3 months
Vaginal discharge that lasts about three days after giving birth is called the Lochia what? - correct
ans:Rubra
After birth, the mother's gastrointestinal system resumes normal activity due to - correct ans:decreased
progesterone levels.
Hypoglycemia and respiratory distress can occur in the newborn as a result of what - correct
ans:Hyperthermia
An umbilical cord with two vessels is associated with - correct ans:internal anomalies
The screening test that is mandatory for all newborns in the United States is - correct
ans:Phenylketonuria.
Breast fluid containing protective antibodies which is produced immediately after birth is called - correct
ans:Colostrum
The breastfeeding woman need how many more calories than the woman who is not breasfeeding? -
correct ans:500
Which term refers to changes that the reproductive organs undergo after birth to return to pre-
pregnancy size and condition - correct ans:Involution
Which of the following is not a sign of newborn hypoglycemia? - correct ans:low-pitched cry
, The nurse is completing postpartum discharge teach. Which danger sign should the nurse teach the
woman to report? - correct ans:prolonged afterpains
Which of these is a sign of hunger in the newborn? - correct ans:rooting movements
Afterpains - correct ans:Cramping pain after childbirth caused by alternating relaxation and contraction
of uterine muscles.
Ballard score - correct ans:test used to estimate gestational age, Most accurate at 12-20 hrs and is based
on sum of neuromuscular and physical maturity score the higher the number the more mature.
Bonding - correct ans:strong emotional tie that forms soon after birth between parents and newborn
fundus - correct ans:rounded upper portion of the uterus
involution of the uterus - correct ans:the uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size
lochia - correct ans:the postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for 4-6 weeks after
childbirth
Lochia serosa - correct ans:Pinkish/brown, serosanguineous. Lasts day 4-10 postpartum
Lochia alba - correct ans:Yellowish, white cream color. Lasts approx 11 days-6 weeks postpartum
postpartum blues - correct ans:A down feeling caused by hormone changes some women experience
within a few days after delivery
endometritis - correct ans:inflammation of the endometrium (inner layer of the uterine wall)
Hematoma - correct ans:a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
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,The Puerperium period refers to the what - correct ans:6 weeks following birth
The increase in blood volume in pregnancy is what percentage? - correct ans:50 percent
The recommended time frame for becoming pregnant after receiving the rubella vaccine is... - correct
ans:1-3 months
Vaginal discharge that lasts about three days after giving birth is called the Lochia what? - correct
ans:Rubra
After birth, the mother's gastrointestinal system resumes normal activity due to - correct ans:decreased
progesterone levels.
Hypoglycemia and respiratory distress can occur in the newborn as a result of what - correct
ans:Hyperthermia
An umbilical cord with two vessels is associated with - correct ans:internal anomalies
The screening test that is mandatory for all newborns in the United States is - correct
ans:Phenylketonuria.
Breast fluid containing protective antibodies which is produced immediately after birth is called - correct
ans:Colostrum
The breastfeeding woman need how many more calories than the woman who is not breasfeeding? -
correct ans:500
Which term refers to changes that the reproductive organs undergo after birth to return to pre-
pregnancy size and condition - correct ans:Involution
Which of the following is not a sign of newborn hypoglycemia? - correct ans:low-pitched cry
, The nurse is completing postpartum discharge teach. Which danger sign should the nurse teach the
woman to report? - correct ans:prolonged afterpains
Which of these is a sign of hunger in the newborn? - correct ans:rooting movements
Afterpains - correct ans:Cramping pain after childbirth caused by alternating relaxation and contraction
of uterine muscles.
Ballard score - correct ans:test used to estimate gestational age, Most accurate at 12-20 hrs and is based
on sum of neuromuscular and physical maturity score the higher the number the more mature.
Bonding - correct ans:strong emotional tie that forms soon after birth between parents and newborn
fundus - correct ans:rounded upper portion of the uterus
involution of the uterus - correct ans:the uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size
lochia - correct ans:the postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for 4-6 weeks after
childbirth
Lochia serosa - correct ans:Pinkish/brown, serosanguineous. Lasts day 4-10 postpartum
Lochia alba - correct ans:Yellowish, white cream color. Lasts approx 11 days-6 weeks postpartum
postpartum blues - correct ans:A down feeling caused by hormone changes some women experience
within a few days after delivery
endometritis - correct ans:inflammation of the endometrium (inner layer of the uterine wall)
Hematoma - correct ans:a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
