NURS 6700: Maternity Final Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
At this point in time after delivery, the fundus would be located at the
umbilicus. Correct Answer-Immediately after delivery
This is the brown to light pink colored bleeding noted after delivery.
Correct Answer-Lochia serous
The separation of rectus muscles following delivery. Correct Answer-
Diastasis recti
A disorder where a new mom loses interest in things she used to enjoy.
She no longer cares for herself or her baby. Correct Answer-Postpartum
depression
It is given to a G3P2 Rh negative mother who delivered an Rh positive
infant. Correct Answer-Rhogam
Produces heat for the newborn. Correct Answer-Brown fat
The opening between the upper two chambers of the heart. This usually
closes between 6 and 12 months of age. Correct Answer-Foramen Ovale
Test performed on a newborn to detect autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Correct Answer-Direct Coombs
, Toxoplasmosis, Syphilis or parvo, Rubella, CMV, and Herpes make up
this acronym. Correct Answer-TORCH
Jaundice that occurs within the first 24 hours of life that requires
immediate intervention Correct Answer-Pathologic Jaundice
This is an infection in the lining of the uterus. Signs include fever, chills,
nausea, and pelvic pain. Correct Answer-Endometritis
This is defined as cumulative blood loss greater than or equal to 1000
mL following delivery. Correct Answer-Postpartum hemorrhage
This is when the uterus crosses through the cervical os and forms a mass
in the vagina. Correct Answer-Inversion of the uterus
This is characterized by rapid respirations, weak pulse, decreased blood
pressure, and decreased urinary output. Correct Answer-Hemorrhagic
shock
Excessive bleeding and a boggy uterus often indicate this. Correct
Answer-Uterine atony
An accumulation of blood under the scalp that does not cross suture
lines. Correct Answer-Cephalohematoma
Correct Answers
At this point in time after delivery, the fundus would be located at the
umbilicus. Correct Answer-Immediately after delivery
This is the brown to light pink colored bleeding noted after delivery.
Correct Answer-Lochia serous
The separation of rectus muscles following delivery. Correct Answer-
Diastasis recti
A disorder where a new mom loses interest in things she used to enjoy.
She no longer cares for herself or her baby. Correct Answer-Postpartum
depression
It is given to a G3P2 Rh negative mother who delivered an Rh positive
infant. Correct Answer-Rhogam
Produces heat for the newborn. Correct Answer-Brown fat
The opening between the upper two chambers of the heart. This usually
closes between 6 and 12 months of age. Correct Answer-Foramen Ovale
Test performed on a newborn to detect autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Correct Answer-Direct Coombs
, Toxoplasmosis, Syphilis or parvo, Rubella, CMV, and Herpes make up
this acronym. Correct Answer-TORCH
Jaundice that occurs within the first 24 hours of life that requires
immediate intervention Correct Answer-Pathologic Jaundice
This is an infection in the lining of the uterus. Signs include fever, chills,
nausea, and pelvic pain. Correct Answer-Endometritis
This is defined as cumulative blood loss greater than or equal to 1000
mL following delivery. Correct Answer-Postpartum hemorrhage
This is when the uterus crosses through the cervical os and forms a mass
in the vagina. Correct Answer-Inversion of the uterus
This is characterized by rapid respirations, weak pulse, decreased blood
pressure, and decreased urinary output. Correct Answer-Hemorrhagic
shock
Excessive bleeding and a boggy uterus often indicate this. Correct
Answer-Uterine atony
An accumulation of blood under the scalp that does not cross suture
lines. Correct Answer-Cephalohematoma
