HESI LPN Exit Exam Study Material-MATERNITY Questions And Answers

HESI LPN Exit Exam Study Material-MATERNITY Questions And Answers Postpartum *If the uterus is boggy or the lochia flow is heavy what are the main two things we should expect? - ANSHemorrhage and Uterine Atony Postpartum *If bleeding occurs in a firm contracted uterus what may be the causes of this? - ANS-Lacerations or tears What are the main two signs of excessive blood loss? - ANS-Hypotension and Tachycardia 24 hours after birth where should the uterus be located? Should it be contracted or boggy? - ANS-The uterus at this point should be at about the level of the umbilicus. It should also be firmly contracted and about the size of a large grapefruit. It is important while pregnant to know about your Rh factors One thing to always note is that... - ANS-If the mother is Rh Negative, always remember to find the fathers blood type! If the pregnant mother is Rh negative and the father is also Rh negative, what does this mean? Is this good or bad? - ANS- Continues...