NURS 6700; MATERNITY FINAL
EXAM
At this moment after delivery, the fundus would be at the umbilicus. -
ANSWER Immediately following delivery
This is the brown to light pink bleeding observed upon delivery. - ANSWER
Lochia serous
The rectus muscles separate after delivery. - ANSWER Diastasis recti
A disease in which a new mother loses interest in activities she used to like. She
no longer worries about herself or her baby. - ANSWER Postpartum Depression
It is administered to a G3P2 Rh-negative mother who has given birth to a Rh-
positive infant. - ANSWER Rhogam
Provides heat for the newborn. - Answer: Brown fat.
The opening between the heart's upper two chambers. This normally closes
between the ages of six and twelve months. - ANSWER Foramen Ovale
A newborn was tested for autoimmune hemolytic anemia. - ANSWER Direct
Coombs
This acronym stands for toxoplasmosis, syphilis (parvovirus), rubella, CMV,
and herpes. - ANSWER TORCH.
Pathologic jaundice occurs within the first 24 hours of life and requires rapid
attention.
This is an infection of the uterine lining. Symptoms include fever, chills,
nausea, and pelvic pain. - ANSWER Endometritis
, This is defined as cumulative blood loss greater than or equal to 1000 mL after
delivery. - ANSWER Postpartum hemorrhage.
This occurs when the uterus passes through the cervical os and creates a mass in
the vagina. - ANSWER Inversion of the uterus
This is characterized by fast breathing, a weak pulse, low blood pressure, and
decreased urine production. - ANSWER Hemorrhagic shock.
Excessive bleeding and a swampy uterus are common indicators. - Answer:
Uterine atony.
A deposit of blood behind the scalp that does not transgress suture lines. -
Answer: Cephalohematoma.
The use of light to convert unconjugated bilirubin to conjugated form. -
Answer: Phototherapy
This infection can cause meningitis in newborns between birth and three months
of age. - Answer Group Beta Streptococcus (GBS)
The most prevalent outcome is hyperbilirubinemia, which is caused by ABO
incompatibility
These are tiny hemorrhagic spots found on newborns. - ANSWER Petechiae
Discharge education for a new mother and her partner would entail educating
that the baby has to be breastfed thus frequently. - Answer every 2-3 hours.
When this happens, the breasts grow larger, tenderer, and fuller. - Answer:
Engorgement.
This score is used to determine the efficacy of breastfeeding. - Answer LATCH
score
EXAM
At this moment after delivery, the fundus would be at the umbilicus. -
ANSWER Immediately following delivery
This is the brown to light pink bleeding observed upon delivery. - ANSWER
Lochia serous
The rectus muscles separate after delivery. - ANSWER Diastasis recti
A disease in which a new mother loses interest in activities she used to like. She
no longer worries about herself or her baby. - ANSWER Postpartum Depression
It is administered to a G3P2 Rh-negative mother who has given birth to a Rh-
positive infant. - ANSWER Rhogam
Provides heat for the newborn. - Answer: Brown fat.
The opening between the heart's upper two chambers. This normally closes
between the ages of six and twelve months. - ANSWER Foramen Ovale
A newborn was tested for autoimmune hemolytic anemia. - ANSWER Direct
Coombs
This acronym stands for toxoplasmosis, syphilis (parvovirus), rubella, CMV,
and herpes. - ANSWER TORCH.
Pathologic jaundice occurs within the first 24 hours of life and requires rapid
attention.
This is an infection of the uterine lining. Symptoms include fever, chills,
nausea, and pelvic pain. - ANSWER Endometritis
, This is defined as cumulative blood loss greater than or equal to 1000 mL after
delivery. - ANSWER Postpartum hemorrhage.
This occurs when the uterus passes through the cervical os and creates a mass in
the vagina. - ANSWER Inversion of the uterus
This is characterized by fast breathing, a weak pulse, low blood pressure, and
decreased urine production. - ANSWER Hemorrhagic shock.
Excessive bleeding and a swampy uterus are common indicators. - Answer:
Uterine atony.
A deposit of blood behind the scalp that does not transgress suture lines. -
Answer: Cephalohematoma.
The use of light to convert unconjugated bilirubin to conjugated form. -
Answer: Phototherapy
This infection can cause meningitis in newborns between birth and three months
of age. - Answer Group Beta Streptococcus (GBS)
The most prevalent outcome is hyperbilirubinemia, which is caused by ABO
incompatibility
These are tiny hemorrhagic spots found on newborns. - ANSWER Petechiae
Discharge education for a new mother and her partner would entail educating
that the baby has to be breastfed thus frequently. - Answer every 2-3 hours.
When this happens, the breasts grow larger, tenderer, and fuller. - Answer:
Engorgement.
This score is used to determine the efficacy of breastfeeding. - Answer LATCH
score
