AWHONN POEP Module 11 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Joleen is a 32-year-old primiparous woman who delivered a female infant 24 hours ago. She is
complaining of having to change her gown frequently due to sweating. You explain that
diaphoresis occurs in the first few days after birth due to - CORRECT ANSWER -
restoration of pre-pregnancy fluid volume
Mariel gave birth to a 10 lb. 12 oz. (4,876 gram) male infant 3 hours ago. She had a 2nd degree
midline episiotomy with labial swelling and bruising. She was medicated with Ibuprofen 800 mg
2 hours ago. She is complaining of perineal pain. The most effective intervention at this time is
to - CORRECT ANSWER - reapply ice packs to her perineum.
Mrs. Rowe is a 28-year-old multiparous woman who delivered a 7lb. 9oz. (3,430 gram) male
infant 1 hour ago. Both the mother and the infant are in stable condition after the uncomplicated
vaginal birth. While caring for Mrs. Rowe and her infant at this time, you would expect her to be
in which of the following maternal adjustment phases? - CORRECT ANSWER - Taking-
in
An unsuccessful repair of a 4th degree laceration after a precipitous vaginal birth of a 12 pound
infant may result in a - CORRECT ANSWER - rectovaginal fistula
The most common mental health disorder affecting women in the postpartum period is -
CORRECT ANSWER - Postpartum depression
You are preparing to give your postpartum patient Rh immune globulin. Prior to administering
this medication, you should - CORRECT ANSWER - verify that the mother is Rh negative
and Coombs negative
Which two hormones most affect milk synthesis and milk ejection? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Oxytocin and prolactin
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Joleen is a 32-year-old primiparous woman who delivered a female infant 24 hours ago. She is
complaining of having to change her gown frequently due to sweating. You explain that
diaphoresis occurs in the first few days after birth due to - CORRECT ANSWER -
restoration of pre-pregnancy fluid volume
Mariel gave birth to a 10 lb. 12 oz. (4,876 gram) male infant 3 hours ago. She had a 2nd degree
midline episiotomy with labial swelling and bruising. She was medicated with Ibuprofen 800 mg
2 hours ago. She is complaining of perineal pain. The most effective intervention at this time is
to - CORRECT ANSWER - reapply ice packs to her perineum.
Mrs. Rowe is a 28-year-old multiparous woman who delivered a 7lb. 9oz. (3,430 gram) male
infant 1 hour ago. Both the mother and the infant are in stable condition after the uncomplicated
vaginal birth. While caring for Mrs. Rowe and her infant at this time, you would expect her to be
in which of the following maternal adjustment phases? - CORRECT ANSWER - Taking-
in
An unsuccessful repair of a 4th degree laceration after a precipitous vaginal birth of a 12 pound
infant may result in a - CORRECT ANSWER - rectovaginal fistula
The most common mental health disorder affecting women in the postpartum period is -
CORRECT ANSWER - Postpartum depression
You are preparing to give your postpartum patient Rh immune globulin. Prior to administering
this medication, you should - CORRECT ANSWER - verify that the mother is Rh negative
and Coombs negative
Which two hormones most affect milk synthesis and milk ejection? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Oxytocin and prolactin
