Nursing Care And Education During The Postpartum
Period – Sherpath Exam Study Set
Which interventions are appropriate to promote comfort and healing for a woman during
the first 24 hours after a cesarean delivery? Select all that apply.
A. Use intravenous or intramuscular medication for comfort.
B. Discontinue intravenous (IV) fluids.
C. Use an incentive spirometer and deep breathing.
D. Provide extra assistance with newborn care and lactation.
E. Advance the woman quickly to a regular diet. - ANSWER A, C, D
Which nursing interventions are appropriate when providing care to a woman who is 8
hours postpartum who reports moderate discomfort related to her perineal laceration?
Select all that apply.
A. Apply an ice pack to the perineum.
B. Position the woman in the high Fowler position.
C. Place astringent witch hazel pads directly over the perineum.
D. Administer non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
E. Apply a heat pack to the perineum. - ANSWER A, C, D
Which interventions would the nurse use to assist the postpartum woman who has
difficulty voiding? Select all that apply.
A. Pour warm water over the vulva.
B. Apply an ice pack to the perineum.
C. Spray topical anesthetic on the urethra.
D. Press firmly on top of the suprapubic area.
E. Encourage the woman to urinate in the shower. - ANSWER A, E
Which vaccine information is appropriate for a woman with the following prenatal
laboratory test results: B-positive blood type, hepatitis B negative, human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) negative, and rubella non-immune? Select all that apply.
A. Tetanus, diphtheria & acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap)
B. Rubella
Period – Sherpath Exam Study Set
Which interventions are appropriate to promote comfort and healing for a woman during
the first 24 hours after a cesarean delivery? Select all that apply.
A. Use intravenous or intramuscular medication for comfort.
B. Discontinue intravenous (IV) fluids.
C. Use an incentive spirometer and deep breathing.
D. Provide extra assistance with newborn care and lactation.
E. Advance the woman quickly to a regular diet. - ANSWER A, C, D
Which nursing interventions are appropriate when providing care to a woman who is 8
hours postpartum who reports moderate discomfort related to her perineal laceration?
Select all that apply.
A. Apply an ice pack to the perineum.
B. Position the woman in the high Fowler position.
C. Place astringent witch hazel pads directly over the perineum.
D. Administer non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
E. Apply a heat pack to the perineum. - ANSWER A, C, D
Which interventions would the nurse use to assist the postpartum woman who has
difficulty voiding? Select all that apply.
A. Pour warm water over the vulva.
B. Apply an ice pack to the perineum.
C. Spray topical anesthetic on the urethra.
D. Press firmly on top of the suprapubic area.
E. Encourage the woman to urinate in the shower. - ANSWER A, E
Which vaccine information is appropriate for a woman with the following prenatal
laboratory test results: B-positive blood type, hepatitis B negative, human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) negative, and rubella non-immune? Select all that apply.
A. Tetanus, diphtheria & acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap)
B. Rubella
