Maternal/Newborn ATI Final REVIEW Key Questions
with 100% Correct Answers.
Terms in this set (197)
What is the fourth stage of Postpartum period- starts after the delivery of the placenta
labor and when does it start?
What are the greatest risksHemorrhage during
the postpartumShock
period?Infection
When is RH immune globulin Administered 72 hours for women who are Rhnegative and
(RhoGAM) administered to gave birth to infants who are Rh-positive This prevents
post partum women? sensitization to Rh in future pregnancies
What is included in the Monitoring vital signs
postpartum nursing Assessing uterine firmness & location in relation to umbilicus
assessment?
Uterine position in relation to midline (if deviated,
assist mom in emptying bladder) Amount of vaginal
bleeding (lochia)
How often should vitals Every 15 min for the first hour
be monitored after Every 30 minutes for second hour
delivery?
Every 4-8 hr depending on remaining medication regimen
Involution
This occurs with contractions
of the uterine smooth
muscle, whereby the uterus
returns to its pre-pregnant
state
,Defined as blood flow Lochia
from the uterus during
postpartum period
This type of lochia is bright Lochia rubra
red in color, bloody
consistency, fleshy odor, may
contain small clots
This type of lochia is pinkish Lochia serosa
brown in color &
serosanguineous consistency
This type of lochia is Lochia alba
yellowish, white creamy
color, fleshy odor
When is colostrum During pregnancy and 2-3 days immediately after birth
present in the new
mother's breasts?
Defined as an infection in a Mastitis
milk duct of the breast with
concurrent flulike
symptoms
What are therapeutic and Cradle hold
approved holding positions Side-lying hold
when breast feeding?
Football hold
What does breast feeding Breast feeding causes the release of oxytocin which stimulates
cause the release of? uterine contractions (will prevent hemorrhage)
What does this prevent?
Increased Hct & Hgb up to 72 hours
Leukocytosis (WBC count up to 20,000-25,000 for the first 10-
What are normal lab values
14 days, without presence of infection)
in the post partum period?
Increased coagulation factors
Increased fibrinogen
, A medical condition during Hyperemesis gravidarum
pregnancy defined as
excessive nausea and
vomiting that is prolonged
past 12 weeks of gestation.
Results in weight loss &
electrolyte imbalance
What are nursing Monitor client's I&O
responsibilities when caring Assess client's skin turgor/mucous membranes
for a patient diagnosed with
Monitor vital signs
hyperemesis gravidarum?
Monitor client's weight
Have client remain NPO for 24-48 hours
This medical condition occurs Anemia
during pregnancy due to
inadequacy in maternal iron
stores and consuming
insufficient amounts of
dietary iron
This medical condition is Gestational diabetes mellitus
defined as an impaired
tolerance to glucose with the
first onset or recognition
during pregnancy
What is the ideal blood 70-110mg/dL
glucose level during
pregnancy?
Nervousness
Headache
What are the clinical Weakness
manifestations of Irritability
hypoglycemia? Hunger
Blurred vision
Tingling of mouth/extremities
with 100% Correct Answers.
Terms in this set (197)
What is the fourth stage of Postpartum period- starts after the delivery of the placenta
labor and when does it start?
What are the greatest risksHemorrhage during
the postpartumShock
period?Infection
When is RH immune globulin Administered 72 hours for women who are Rhnegative and
(RhoGAM) administered to gave birth to infants who are Rh-positive This prevents
post partum women? sensitization to Rh in future pregnancies
What is included in the Monitoring vital signs
postpartum nursing Assessing uterine firmness & location in relation to umbilicus
assessment?
Uterine position in relation to midline (if deviated,
assist mom in emptying bladder) Amount of vaginal
bleeding (lochia)
How often should vitals Every 15 min for the first hour
be monitored after Every 30 minutes for second hour
delivery?
Every 4-8 hr depending on remaining medication regimen
Involution
This occurs with contractions
of the uterine smooth
muscle, whereby the uterus
returns to its pre-pregnant
state
,Defined as blood flow Lochia
from the uterus during
postpartum period
This type of lochia is bright Lochia rubra
red in color, bloody
consistency, fleshy odor, may
contain small clots
This type of lochia is pinkish Lochia serosa
brown in color &
serosanguineous consistency
This type of lochia is Lochia alba
yellowish, white creamy
color, fleshy odor
When is colostrum During pregnancy and 2-3 days immediately after birth
present in the new
mother's breasts?
Defined as an infection in a Mastitis
milk duct of the breast with
concurrent flulike
symptoms
What are therapeutic and Cradle hold
approved holding positions Side-lying hold
when breast feeding?
Football hold
What does breast feeding Breast feeding causes the release of oxytocin which stimulates
cause the release of? uterine contractions (will prevent hemorrhage)
What does this prevent?
Increased Hct & Hgb up to 72 hours
Leukocytosis (WBC count up to 20,000-25,000 for the first 10-
What are normal lab values
14 days, without presence of infection)
in the post partum period?
Increased coagulation factors
Increased fibrinogen
, A medical condition during Hyperemesis gravidarum
pregnancy defined as
excessive nausea and
vomiting that is prolonged
past 12 weeks of gestation.
Results in weight loss &
electrolyte imbalance
What are nursing Monitor client's I&O
responsibilities when caring Assess client's skin turgor/mucous membranes
for a patient diagnosed with
Monitor vital signs
hyperemesis gravidarum?
Monitor client's weight
Have client remain NPO for 24-48 hours
This medical condition occurs Anemia
during pregnancy due to
inadequacy in maternal iron
stores and consuming
insufficient amounts of
dietary iron
This medical condition is Gestational diabetes mellitus
defined as an impaired
tolerance to glucose with the
first onset or recognition
during pregnancy
What is the ideal blood 70-110mg/dL
glucose level during
pregnancy?
Nervousness
Headache
What are the clinical Weakness
manifestations of Irritability
hypoglycemia? Hunger
Blurred vision
Tingling of mouth/extremities
