INTRODUCTORY MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◉ Menses return (non-breastfeeding).
Answer: Within 6 to 8 weeks postpartum.
◉ Menses return (lactating).
Answer: May not resume for up to 18 months.
◉ Return of vaginal rugae.
Answer: Occurs after 3 weeks postpartum.
◉ Exercise to restore vaginal muscle tone.
Answer: Kegel exercises.
◉ Episiotomy healing timeline.
Answer: Takes several weeks to heal.
◉ Colostrum.
, Answer: Antibody-rich breast secretion that is a precursor to breast
milk.
◉ Prolactin trigger.
Answer: Suckling at the breast causes prolactin levels to rise.
◉ Milk arrival timeline.
Answer: Milk normally comes in on postpartum days 2 to 3.
◉ Engorgement management (non-breastfeeding).
Answer: Wear a tight bra to suppress lactation and reduce swelling.
◉ Hematocrit change postpartum.
Answer: Hemoconcentration can occur, resulting in an increased
hematocrit level.
◉ Postpartum temperature limits.
Answer: Normal elevation for 24 hours; after 24 hours, must not
exceed 100.4°F.
◉ Postpartum blood pressure significance.
Answer: Elevated indicates preeclampsia; falling indicates
hemorrhage.
NURSING ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◉ Menses return (non-breastfeeding).
Answer: Within 6 to 8 weeks postpartum.
◉ Menses return (lactating).
Answer: May not resume for up to 18 months.
◉ Return of vaginal rugae.
Answer: Occurs after 3 weeks postpartum.
◉ Exercise to restore vaginal muscle tone.
Answer: Kegel exercises.
◉ Episiotomy healing timeline.
Answer: Takes several weeks to heal.
◉ Colostrum.
, Answer: Antibody-rich breast secretion that is a precursor to breast
milk.
◉ Prolactin trigger.
Answer: Suckling at the breast causes prolactin levels to rise.
◉ Milk arrival timeline.
Answer: Milk normally comes in on postpartum days 2 to 3.
◉ Engorgement management (non-breastfeeding).
Answer: Wear a tight bra to suppress lactation and reduce swelling.
◉ Hematocrit change postpartum.
Answer: Hemoconcentration can occur, resulting in an increased
hematocrit level.
◉ Postpartum temperature limits.
Answer: Normal elevation for 24 hours; after 24 hours, must not
exceed 100.4°F.
◉ Postpartum blood pressure significance.
Answer: Elevated indicates preeclampsia; falling indicates
hemorrhage.
