Hondros NUR 166 Exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+

Hondros NUR 166 Exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ You have a patient that just gave birth. What is your priority assessment? Assess the fundus at the umbilicus and make sure it is firm. Where do you palpate the uterus the day of birth? Midline at the umbilicus Where should the fundus be 2 days after birth? 2 finger breaths (widths) below the umbilicus If the uterus isn't contracted, is 1 finger breath above the umbilicus and to the side This means patient has a full bladder- have them empty their bladder and recheck How would you instruct postpartum peri care? Use a warm bottle of water every time they void. You have a postpartum patient who is bottle feeding. When should she expect her period again? 5 weeks if bottle feeding, 8 weeks if breast feeding When doing a newborn assessment, how many vessels should at the umbilicus? 3 (2 arteries and 1 vein) You have a postpartum patient who has shortness of breath and an O2 of 84%, how do you position them? High fowlers You are caring for a one day postpartum patient. In the last 4 hours she has had bright red lochia. What do you do? Assess the fundus to see if it is boggy. A patient is at home and 5 days postpartum has pink lochia with an odor. What should she do? Call and get an appointment with her doctor today. When does a mother not get a Rhogam shot? No Rhogam shot if mom's blood type and baby's blood type are both negative. If a baby is stillborn and parents still want to hold it, what do you do? Swaddle him/her, keep them warm and give him/her to the parents for as long as they want What do we need to teach the patient about constipation? A lot of fluids; high fiber diet; increased activity; and using a stool softener as a last resort When discharging a postpartum patient, what education should we give? watch for: Swelling in the calves; fever over 101; & foul smelling discharge What do you give a toddler who likes finger foods and is a vegetarian? Give supplements You are caring for postpartum patient who has a bright red saturated pad. What do you do? Assess the fundus How do you know when a toddler is ready to be toilet trained? When they stay dry overnight and are able to communicate that they need to go to the bathroom. Why do toddlers throw temper tantrums? when they are frustrated What is the leading cause of death in infants?