POSTPARTUM AND NEWBORN CARE
COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK 2026
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
● What is the gold standard for assessment and documentation of a
newborn? Answer: The Rourke Baby Record.
● What is the recommended breastfeeding duration according to the
Canadian Paediatric Society? Answer: Exclusive breastfeeding until six
months, continued breastfeeding with complementary foods for up to
two years and beyond.
● What is the expected weight gain for a newborn after the first week?
Answer: A minimum of approximately 20 grams per day.
● When should breastfed infants in Canada receive Vitamin D
supplementation? Answer: 400 IU/day; 800 IU/day in the North from
October to April.
● What tool should be used to interpret serum bilirubin in newborns?
Answer: BiliTool.
● How often should infants be fed in the first two months? Answer: At
least every 2-3 hours, or 8-12 times in 24 hours.
, ● What should be monitored to assess effective feeding in infants?
Answer: Infant's behavior, weight gain, and a minimum of 6-8 wet
diapers in 24 hours.
● What dietary recommendations are made to prevent or treat
constipation in postpartum women? Answer: A high-fiber diet, increased
water intake, and laxatives as necessary.
● What is the expected resolution time for urinary symptoms
postpartum? Answer: By 3 months.
● What is the first-line medication for postpartum pain management?
Answer: Acetaminophen.
● What should be done if a woman experiences significant postpartum
depression symptoms? Answer: Refer to a maternity care provider.
● What is the expected timeline for the resolution of perineal pain
postpartum? Answer: By 6 weeks.
● What is the recommended action if lochia is heavy or has a foul odor?
Answer: Refer urgently to a maternity provider.
COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK 2026
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
● What is the gold standard for assessment and documentation of a
newborn? Answer: The Rourke Baby Record.
● What is the recommended breastfeeding duration according to the
Canadian Paediatric Society? Answer: Exclusive breastfeeding until six
months, continued breastfeeding with complementary foods for up to
two years and beyond.
● What is the expected weight gain for a newborn after the first week?
Answer: A minimum of approximately 20 grams per day.
● When should breastfed infants in Canada receive Vitamin D
supplementation? Answer: 400 IU/day; 800 IU/day in the North from
October to April.
● What tool should be used to interpret serum bilirubin in newborns?
Answer: BiliTool.
● How often should infants be fed in the first two months? Answer: At
least every 2-3 hours, or 8-12 times in 24 hours.
, ● What should be monitored to assess effective feeding in infants?
Answer: Infant's behavior, weight gain, and a minimum of 6-8 wet
diapers in 24 hours.
● What dietary recommendations are made to prevent or treat
constipation in postpartum women? Answer: A high-fiber diet, increased
water intake, and laxatives as necessary.
● What is the expected resolution time for urinary symptoms
postpartum? Answer: By 3 months.
● What is the first-line medication for postpartum pain management?
Answer: Acetaminophen.
● What should be done if a woman experiences significant postpartum
depression symptoms? Answer: Refer to a maternity care provider.
● What is the expected timeline for the resolution of perineal pain
postpartum? Answer: By 6 weeks.
● What is the recommended action if lochia is heavy or has a foul odor?
Answer: Refer urgently to a maternity provider.
