NUR 220 (OB - Test 3) **TERMS ONLY** Questions with Correct
Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Couplet nursing
Answer: Nursing focused on care for both mother and infant
Question 2: Engorgment
Answer: Swelling of breast tissue caused by increased blood and lymph supply to breast as the body
produces milk; usually seen 72 to 96 hours after birth
Question 3: Rh Immune Globulin (RhoGAM)
Answer: Gamma globulin solution containing immunoglobulins (IgG) and suppresses the immune response
in women with Rh (-) blood who received Rh (+) blood cells because of fetomaternal hemorrhage,
transfusion, or accident. It promotes lysis of fetal Rh (+) blood before the mother's body produces
antibodies. This prevents risk to fetus in future pregnancies with infants with Rh (+) blood. **Usually give
at 28 weeks gestation and within 72 hours after birth
Question 4: Asians (Cultural considerations)
Answer: 1. Cold/Hot Balance 2. Seaweed soup (increases milk production/reduce lochia) 3. Avoid showers,
exercise, and hair washing for 7-30 days 4. Minimal contact with infant 5. Warm room 6. Limited
ambulation (usually remain in bed) 7. No colostrum (seen as dirty) 8. Korean mothers/infants (taken care of
by mother-in-law)
Question 5: Hispanic/Latin (Cultural considerations)
Answer: 1. Infant protected from mal de ojo "evil eye" 2. Liquid diet (nothing cold) 3. Best rest 4. No baths
for 14 days 5. No sex for 40 days 6. No colostrum 7. Belly band/binders 8. Usually care for by her own
mother
Question 6: Arabic (Cultural considerations)
Answer: 1. Special meals to restore energy 2. Stay home for 40 days after birth to prevent illness
Question 7: Haitian (Cultural considerations)
Answer: 1. Belt or piece of linen pulled tightly around waist to prevent gas from entering body 2. Take
home placenta to burn or bury 3. Strict regimen of baths, vapor baths, teas, and dressing warm for 6 to 11
weeks after birth
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, Question 8: Muslim (Cultural considerations)
Answer: 1. Hair, body, arms to wrist, and legs to ankles covered at all times 2. Cannot be alone with men
except for husband or family member 3. No pork or pork products 4. Halal meat, if not available given
Kosher, seafood, or vegetarian meals
Question 9: Ethiopian (Cultural considerations)
Answer: 1. Secluded for minimum of 40 days after birth 2. Gruel of oats and honey is thought to increase
production of breast milk
Question 10: Attachment
Answer: Process by which a parent comes to love and accept a child and a child comes to love and accept a
parent
Question 11: Skin to skin
Answer: The naked baby is immediately placed upon mother's skin after birth for emotional/psychological
benefits
Question 12: En face
Answer: Parent's face and the infant's face are approximately 8 inches apart and on the same plane
Question 13: Entraiment
Answer: Newborn move in time with structure of adult's speech by waving arms, kick, or mumble
Question 14: Postpartum blues
Answer: A mild, transient emotional letdown experienced by a majority of women after giving birth, peaks
at day 5, and ends within 10 to 14 days after birth
Question 15: Symptoms of postpartum blues
Answer: 1. Cry easily (no apparent reason) 2. Let-down feeling 3. Restlessness 4. Fatigue 5. Insomnia 6.
Headache 7. Anxiety 8. Sadness 9. Anger 10. Loss of appetite
Question 16: Ways to treat postpartum blues:
Answer: 1. Sleep when baby sleeps 2. Set certain times for visitors 3. Talk to partner (be open/honest about
feelings) 4. Community resources
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Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Couplet nursing
Answer: Nursing focused on care for both mother and infant
Question 2: Engorgment
Answer: Swelling of breast tissue caused by increased blood and lymph supply to breast as the body
produces milk; usually seen 72 to 96 hours after birth
Question 3: Rh Immune Globulin (RhoGAM)
Answer: Gamma globulin solution containing immunoglobulins (IgG) and suppresses the immune response
in women with Rh (-) blood who received Rh (+) blood cells because of fetomaternal hemorrhage,
transfusion, or accident. It promotes lysis of fetal Rh (+) blood before the mother's body produces
antibodies. This prevents risk to fetus in future pregnancies with infants with Rh (+) blood. **Usually give
at 28 weeks gestation and within 72 hours after birth
Question 4: Asians (Cultural considerations)
Answer: 1. Cold/Hot Balance 2. Seaweed soup (increases milk production/reduce lochia) 3. Avoid showers,
exercise, and hair washing for 7-30 days 4. Minimal contact with infant 5. Warm room 6. Limited
ambulation (usually remain in bed) 7. No colostrum (seen as dirty) 8. Korean mothers/infants (taken care of
by mother-in-law)
Question 5: Hispanic/Latin (Cultural considerations)
Answer: 1. Infant protected from mal de ojo "evil eye" 2. Liquid diet (nothing cold) 3. Best rest 4. No baths
for 14 days 5. No sex for 40 days 6. No colostrum 7. Belly band/binders 8. Usually care for by her own
mother
Question 6: Arabic (Cultural considerations)
Answer: 1. Special meals to restore energy 2. Stay home for 40 days after birth to prevent illness
Question 7: Haitian (Cultural considerations)
Answer: 1. Belt or piece of linen pulled tightly around waist to prevent gas from entering body 2. Take
home placenta to burn or bury 3. Strict regimen of baths, vapor baths, teas, and dressing warm for 6 to 11
weeks after birth
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, Question 8: Muslim (Cultural considerations)
Answer: 1. Hair, body, arms to wrist, and legs to ankles covered at all times 2. Cannot be alone with men
except for husband or family member 3. No pork or pork products 4. Halal meat, if not available given
Kosher, seafood, or vegetarian meals
Question 9: Ethiopian (Cultural considerations)
Answer: 1. Secluded for minimum of 40 days after birth 2. Gruel of oats and honey is thought to increase
production of breast milk
Question 10: Attachment
Answer: Process by which a parent comes to love and accept a child and a child comes to love and accept a
parent
Question 11: Skin to skin
Answer: The naked baby is immediately placed upon mother's skin after birth for emotional/psychological
benefits
Question 12: En face
Answer: Parent's face and the infant's face are approximately 8 inches apart and on the same plane
Question 13: Entraiment
Answer: Newborn move in time with structure of adult's speech by waving arms, kick, or mumble
Question 14: Postpartum blues
Answer: A mild, transient emotional letdown experienced by a majority of women after giving birth, peaks
at day 5, and ends within 10 to 14 days after birth
Question 15: Symptoms of postpartum blues
Answer: 1. Cry easily (no apparent reason) 2. Let-down feeling 3. Restlessness 4. Fatigue 5. Insomnia 6.
Headache 7. Anxiety 8. Sadness 9. Anger 10. Loss of appetite
Question 16: Ways to treat postpartum blues:
Answer: 1. Sleep when baby sleeps 2. Set certain times for visitors 3. Talk to partner (be open/honest about
feelings) 4. Community resources
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