NRSG 2300 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
true or false: a healthy woman with an uncomplicated vaginal
birth can resume light exercise in the immediate postpartum
period
true
offering ___________ to all women during their first pregnancy
and again after having a vaginal birth is recommended. nurses
can offer them as a first-line intervention in the prevention of
urinary incontinence postpartum.
pelvic floor muscle exercise instruction
the more vaginal deliveries a woman has had, the more likely
she is to have ___________. this can occur with any activity that
causes an increase in intra-abdominal pressure
stress incontinence
help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles if done properly and
regularly
pelvic floor exercises (kegel exercises)
what is the principle behind pelvic floor exercises (kegel
exercises)?
that strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor improves
urethral sphincter function
true or false: orthostatic hypotension is a safety concern during
the postpartum period
,true
typically, sexual intercourse can be resumed once ___________
and ___________ (usually by the 3rd to 6th week postpartum).
There is no scientific basis for the traditional recommendation to
delay sexual activity until the 6-week postpartum checkup
bright red bleeding has stopped and the perineum is healed from
an episiotomy or lacerations
___________ are the hormonal contraceptives of choice in the
postpartum period because they appear to have no effect on the
quality or quantity of milk.
progestin-only contraceptives
___________ are not ideal during lactation because they reduce
the quantity and quality of milk and may increase the risk of
DVT in the already hypercoagulable postpartum period. if used
at all, they should not be started until 6 weeks postpartum and
after lactation is well established
combined estrogen-progestin contraceptive pills
whether she is breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, encourage the
new mom to __________ and __________ so that the nutrients
lost during pregnancy can be replaced and she can return to a
healthy weight.
take good care of herself and eat a healthy diet
the breastfeeding mother's nutritional needs are higher than they
were during pregnancy. the mother's diet and nutritional status
influence the __________ and __________ of breast milk.
,quantity and quality
true or false: some foods eaten by the breastfeeding mother may
affect the flavor of the breast milk or cause GI problems for the
infant. Not all infants are affected by the same foods
true
the highest incidence of obesity in women occurs __________.
weight gained during the reproductive years will have a negative
impact on health with age.
during the childbearing years
contraindications to breastfeeding include:
the use of certain drugs, alcohol, active herpes infection on the
breasts, HIV positive, a newborn with an inborn error of
metabolism such as galactosemia or PKU, active intreated TB,
or a serious mental health disorder that would prevent mom
from remembering to feed the infant consistently
exclusive breastfeeding is sufficient to support optimal growth
and development for approximately the first ____________ of
life. breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first
____________ of life and beyond for as long as mutually
desired by mother and child.
6 months; year
at birth, all newborns should be quickly dried, assessed, and if
stable, placed immediately in ____________.
uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact with the mother
, mothers who are ____________ are less likely to initiate
lactation, as well as have many other problems with
breastfeeding including difficulties with latching, have delayed
lactogenesis, experience mechanical challenges, and are prone to
early cessation of breastfeeding.
obese (BMI over 30)
breast milk is a dynamic fluid with compositional changes
occurring throughout the period of lactation that reflects the
growth rate and developmental needs of the infant. infant
formula has a ___________ intended to meet the nutritional
requirements of infants from birth to 12 months.
static composition
how many calories do infants need?
about 100-110 cal/kg
true or false: breasts and nipples do not need special care unless
there are specific problems
true
when does breast engorgement usually occur?
during the first week postpartum
a phase of emotional lability characterized by crying episodes,
irritability, anxiety confusion, and sleep disorders.
postpartum blues
true or false: a healthy woman with an uncomplicated vaginal
birth can resume light exercise in the immediate postpartum
period
true
offering ___________ to all women during their first pregnancy
and again after having a vaginal birth is recommended. nurses
can offer them as a first-line intervention in the prevention of
urinary incontinence postpartum.
pelvic floor muscle exercise instruction
the more vaginal deliveries a woman has had, the more likely
she is to have ___________. this can occur with any activity that
causes an increase in intra-abdominal pressure
stress incontinence
help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles if done properly and
regularly
pelvic floor exercises (kegel exercises)
what is the principle behind pelvic floor exercises (kegel
exercises)?
that strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor improves
urethral sphincter function
true or false: orthostatic hypotension is a safety concern during
the postpartum period
,true
typically, sexual intercourse can be resumed once ___________
and ___________ (usually by the 3rd to 6th week postpartum).
There is no scientific basis for the traditional recommendation to
delay sexual activity until the 6-week postpartum checkup
bright red bleeding has stopped and the perineum is healed from
an episiotomy or lacerations
___________ are the hormonal contraceptives of choice in the
postpartum period because they appear to have no effect on the
quality or quantity of milk.
progestin-only contraceptives
___________ are not ideal during lactation because they reduce
the quantity and quality of milk and may increase the risk of
DVT in the already hypercoagulable postpartum period. if used
at all, they should not be started until 6 weeks postpartum and
after lactation is well established
combined estrogen-progestin contraceptive pills
whether she is breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, encourage the
new mom to __________ and __________ so that the nutrients
lost during pregnancy can be replaced and she can return to a
healthy weight.
take good care of herself and eat a healthy diet
the breastfeeding mother's nutritional needs are higher than they
were during pregnancy. the mother's diet and nutritional status
influence the __________ and __________ of breast milk.
,quantity and quality
true or false: some foods eaten by the breastfeeding mother may
affect the flavor of the breast milk or cause GI problems for the
infant. Not all infants are affected by the same foods
true
the highest incidence of obesity in women occurs __________.
weight gained during the reproductive years will have a negative
impact on health with age.
during the childbearing years
contraindications to breastfeeding include:
the use of certain drugs, alcohol, active herpes infection on the
breasts, HIV positive, a newborn with an inborn error of
metabolism such as galactosemia or PKU, active intreated TB,
or a serious mental health disorder that would prevent mom
from remembering to feed the infant consistently
exclusive breastfeeding is sufficient to support optimal growth
and development for approximately the first ____________ of
life. breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first
____________ of life and beyond for as long as mutually
desired by mother and child.
6 months; year
at birth, all newborns should be quickly dried, assessed, and if
stable, placed immediately in ____________.
uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact with the mother
, mothers who are ____________ are less likely to initiate
lactation, as well as have many other problems with
breastfeeding including difficulties with latching, have delayed
lactogenesis, experience mechanical challenges, and are prone to
early cessation of breastfeeding.
obese (BMI over 30)
breast milk is a dynamic fluid with compositional changes
occurring throughout the period of lactation that reflects the
growth rate and developmental needs of the infant. infant
formula has a ___________ intended to meet the nutritional
requirements of infants from birth to 12 months.
static composition
how many calories do infants need?
about 100-110 cal/kg
true or false: breasts and nipples do not need special care unless
there are specific problems
true
when does breast engorgement usually occur?
during the first week postpartum
a phase of emotional lability characterized by crying episodes,
irritability, anxiety confusion, and sleep disorders.
postpartum blues
