NU 170 Exam 4 Maternal Baby Nursing Actual
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The Puerperium period refers to the what
ANSWER:
6 weeks following birth
The increase in blood volume in pregnancy is what percentage?
ANSWER:
50 percent
The recommended time frame for becoming pregnant after receiving
the rubella vaccine is...
ANSWER:
1-3 months
Vaginal discharge that lasts about three days after giving birth is
called the Lochia what?
ANSWER:
Rubra
,After birth, the mother's gastrointestinal system resumes normal
activity due to
ANSWER:
decreased progesterone levels.
Hypoglycemia and respiratory distress can occur in the newborn as
a result of what
ANSWER:
Hyperthermia
An umbilical cord with two vessels is associated with
ANSWER:
internal anomalies
The screening test that is mandatory for all newborns in the United
States is
ANSWER:
Phenylketonuria.
Breast fluid containing protective antibodies which is produced
immediately after birth is called
ANSWER:
Colostrum
The breastfeeding woman need how many more calories than the
woman who is not breasfeeding?
ANSWER:
500
Which term refers to changes that the reproductive organs undergo
after birth to return to pre-pregnancy size and condition
ANSWER:
,Involution
Which of the following is not a sign of newborn hypoglycemia?
ANSWER:
low-pitched cry
The nurse is completing postpartum discharge teach. Which danger
sign should the nurse teach the woman to report?
ANSWER:
prolonged afterpains
Which of these is a sign of hunger in the newborn?
ANSWER:
rooting movements
Afterpains
ANSWER:
Cramping pain after childbirth caused by alternating relaxation and
contraction of uterine muscles.
Ballard score
ANSWER:
test used to estimate gestational age, Most accurate at 12-20 hrs and
is based on sum of neuromuscular and physical maturity score the
higher the number the more mature.
Bonding
ANSWER:
strong emotional tie that forms soon after birth between parents and
newborn
fundus
ANSWER:
, rounded upper portion of the uterus
involution of the uterus
ANSWER:
the uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size
lochia
ANSWER:
the postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for 4-6
weeks after childbirth
Lochia serosa
ANSWER:
Pinkish/brown, serosanguineous. Lasts day 4-10 postpartum
Lochia alba
ANSWER:
Yellowish, white cream color. Lasts approx 11 days-6 weeks
postpartum
postpartum blues
ANSWER:
A down feeling caused by hormone changes some women
experience within a few days after delivery
Endometritis
ANSWER:
inflammation of the endometrium (inner layer of the uterine wall)
Hematoma
ANSWER:
a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
Exam Questions and Detailed Answers| Graded
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Questions and Frequently Tested| Newest Exam
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The Puerperium period refers to the what
ANSWER:
6 weeks following birth
The increase in blood volume in pregnancy is what percentage?
ANSWER:
50 percent
The recommended time frame for becoming pregnant after receiving
the rubella vaccine is...
ANSWER:
1-3 months
Vaginal discharge that lasts about three days after giving birth is
called the Lochia what?
ANSWER:
Rubra
,After birth, the mother's gastrointestinal system resumes normal
activity due to
ANSWER:
decreased progesterone levels.
Hypoglycemia and respiratory distress can occur in the newborn as
a result of what
ANSWER:
Hyperthermia
An umbilical cord with two vessels is associated with
ANSWER:
internal anomalies
The screening test that is mandatory for all newborns in the United
States is
ANSWER:
Phenylketonuria.
Breast fluid containing protective antibodies which is produced
immediately after birth is called
ANSWER:
Colostrum
The breastfeeding woman need how many more calories than the
woman who is not breasfeeding?
ANSWER:
500
Which term refers to changes that the reproductive organs undergo
after birth to return to pre-pregnancy size and condition
ANSWER:
,Involution
Which of the following is not a sign of newborn hypoglycemia?
ANSWER:
low-pitched cry
The nurse is completing postpartum discharge teach. Which danger
sign should the nurse teach the woman to report?
ANSWER:
prolonged afterpains
Which of these is a sign of hunger in the newborn?
ANSWER:
rooting movements
Afterpains
ANSWER:
Cramping pain after childbirth caused by alternating relaxation and
contraction of uterine muscles.
Ballard score
ANSWER:
test used to estimate gestational age, Most accurate at 12-20 hrs and
is based on sum of neuromuscular and physical maturity score the
higher the number the more mature.
Bonding
ANSWER:
strong emotional tie that forms soon after birth between parents and
newborn
fundus
ANSWER:
, rounded upper portion of the uterus
involution of the uterus
ANSWER:
the uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size
lochia
ANSWER:
the postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for 4-6
weeks after childbirth
Lochia serosa
ANSWER:
Pinkish/brown, serosanguineous. Lasts day 4-10 postpartum
Lochia alba
ANSWER:
Yellowish, white cream color. Lasts approx 11 days-6 weeks
postpartum
postpartum blues
ANSWER:
A down feeling caused by hormone changes some women
experience within a few days after delivery
Endometritis
ANSWER:
inflammation of the endometrium (inner layer of the uterine wall)
Hematoma
ANSWER:
a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
