NSG MATERNAL EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
In the pre-
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admission clinic, the perinatal nurse describes the advantages to a short hospital stay as i
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ncluding which of the following? sw sw sw sw
a. decreased risk of non-socomial infection
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b. increased rest and recuperation
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c. increased opportunity to initiate successful breastfeeding
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d. increased teaching about infant care - ans-A
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In the immediate postpartum period, the perinatal nurse knows that the postpartum woma
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n most often has:
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a. bradycardia
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b. tachycardia
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c. a pulse within the normal adult range
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c. tachycardia with a. return of normal pulse within 4 hours - ans-A
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The postpartum nurse expects a postpartum woman's bladder function to return to normal
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within what length of time?
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a. 2-4 hours
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b. 4-6 hours
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c. 6-8 hours
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d. 8-12 hours - ans-B
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A student nurse in the perinatal clinic sees a notation on the chart of a patient describing h
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er as being in the "puerperium." What explanation does the registered nurse provide the st
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udent?
a. time period when breastfeeding inhibits ovulation
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b. time period when the infant loses weight after birth
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c. time period form childbirth through 6 weeks PP
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d. time period when risk of the "baby blues" is highest - ans-C
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A nurse performing a perineal assessment on a postpartum woman assists her into which
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position?
a. Sim's
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b. Prone
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c. Supine
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d. Knee-chest - ans-A
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The perinatal nurse understands the term "subinvolution" to mean which of the following?
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a. inverted uterus
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, b. abnormally small uterus
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c. uterus not returned to pre-pregnant state
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d. uterus with retained placental tissue - ans-C
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A nurse notes a postpartum woman's vaginal drainage as red fluid with a fleshy odor. How
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should the nurse document this finding? sw sw sw sw sw
a. lochia maxima
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c. lochia alba
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d. lochia serosa
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d. lochia rubra - ans-D
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The nurse knows that during what time frame is a woman most likely to experience heart f
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ailure?
a. first trimester
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b. second trimester
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c. third trimester
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d. postpartum - ans-D
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The perinatal nurse understands the concept of attachment as which of the following?
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a. promotion of a unique and powerful relationship between parent and baby
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b. the tie that exists between parent and baby; recognized as a feeling that binds
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c. learning to care for the infant and knowing him or her well enough to anticipate needs
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d. an urge to protect the infant against the world which may lead to overprotectiveness -
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ans-B
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During which time frame is the new mother most vulnerable to emotional difficulties?
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a. first 10 days PP
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b. first 3 months PP
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c. first 6 months PP
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d. first year P - ans-B
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As part of a postpartum woman's assessment, the perinatal nurse observes for s/
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s of hematoma formation. Which of the following is the most anatomical site for a hemato
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ma to form? sw sw
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d. episiotomy site - ans-B
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The perinatal nurse promotes postpartum health and prevents infection with the inclusion
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of information about which concept?
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a. good hand washing
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b. early ambulation
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c. minimal fluid intake
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d. restricted protein intake - ans-A
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CORRECT ANSWERS
In the pre-
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admission clinic, the perinatal nurse describes the advantages to a short hospital stay as i
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ncluding which of the following? sw sw sw sw
a. decreased risk of non-socomial infection
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b. increased rest and recuperation
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c. increased opportunity to initiate successful breastfeeding
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d. increased teaching about infant care - ans-A
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In the immediate postpartum period, the perinatal nurse knows that the postpartum woma
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n most often has:
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a. bradycardia
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b. tachycardia
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c. a pulse within the normal adult range
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c. tachycardia with a. return of normal pulse within 4 hours - ans-A
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The postpartum nurse expects a postpartum woman's bladder function to return to normal
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within what length of time?
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a. 2-4 hours
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b. 4-6 hours
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c. 6-8 hours
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d. 8-12 hours - ans-B
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A student nurse in the perinatal clinic sees a notation on the chart of a patient describing h
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er as being in the "puerperium." What explanation does the registered nurse provide the st
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udent?
a. time period when breastfeeding inhibits ovulation
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b. time period when the infant loses weight after birth
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c. time period form childbirth through 6 weeks PP
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d. time period when risk of the "baby blues" is highest - ans-C
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A nurse performing a perineal assessment on a postpartum woman assists her into which
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position?
a. Sim's
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b. Prone
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c. Supine
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d. Knee-chest - ans-A
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The perinatal nurse understands the term "subinvolution" to mean which of the following?
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a. inverted uterus
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, b. abnormally small uterus
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c. uterus not returned to pre-pregnant state
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d. uterus with retained placental tissue - ans-C
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A nurse notes a postpartum woman's vaginal drainage as red fluid with a fleshy odor. How
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should the nurse document this finding? sw sw sw sw sw
a. lochia maxima
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c. lochia alba
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d. lochia serosa
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d. lochia rubra - ans-D
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The nurse knows that during what time frame is a woman most likely to experience heart f
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ailure?
a. first trimester
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b. second trimester
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c. third trimester
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d. postpartum - ans-D
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The perinatal nurse understands the concept of attachment as which of the following?
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a. promotion of a unique and powerful relationship between parent and baby
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b. the tie that exists between parent and baby; recognized as a feeling that binds
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c. learning to care for the infant and knowing him or her well enough to anticipate needs
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d. an urge to protect the infant against the world which may lead to overprotectiveness -
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ans-B
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During which time frame is the new mother most vulnerable to emotional difficulties?
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a. first 10 days PP
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b. first 3 months PP
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c. first 6 months PP
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d. first year P - ans-B
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As part of a postpartum woman's assessment, the perinatal nurse observes for s/
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s of hematoma formation. Which of the following is the most anatomical site for a hemato
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ma to form? sw sw
a. rectum sw
b. vulva sw
c. cervix sw
d. episiotomy site - ans-B
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The perinatal nurse promotes postpartum health and prevents infection with the inclusion
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of information about which concept?
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a. good hand washing
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b. early ambulation
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c. minimal fluid intake
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d. restricted protein intake - ans-A
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