Nur 221 Hondros Final Exam
1. What are Baby Blues? A condition that occurs in the first two weeks post-
partum due to hormonal changes. If symptoms
persist beyond 2 weeks it becomes Postpartum De-
pression
2. What is the key support for someone Support from family and friends.
experiencing Baby Blues?
3. What are common symptoms of Baby Crying, mood swings, fatigue.
Blues?
4. What are the treatment options for Counseling and possibly antidepressants.
Postpartum Depression (PPD)?
5. Risk Factors for Postpartum Depres- History of anxiety or depression
sion Age <24 or >35
Unintended pregnancy
Marital problems
low socioeconomic status
PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
Substance abuse
Lack of support.
6. Screening Tool for Postpartum De- Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).
pression
7. Postpartum Psychosis Medical emergency requiring hospitalization.
Signs & Symptoms: Hallucinations, delusions, se-
vere mood swings, mania, depression. Increased
risk of harming self or baby.
8. Risk Factors for Postpartum Psychosis
, Nur 221 Hondros Final Exam
Personal or family history of bipolar disorder or hx
postpartum psychosis.
9. Treatment for Postpartum Psychosis Antipsychotics, hospitalization, and psychotherapy.
ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) if severe.
10. What position should an infant's car Rear-facing in the back seat.
seat be in?
11. What should not be placed between Coats, snowsuits, or padding.
the baby and the harness in a car seat?
A rolled towel or blanket may be used to support
the babies head
12. What may hospitals require before Proof of a new car seat.
discharging a newborn?
13. How should the umbilical cord be Clean with water only (no alcohol or ointments).
cleaned?
Falls ott naturally within 1-2 weeks.
14. What signs should be monitored for Redness, swelling, foul odor, drainage.
infection in the umbilical cord?
15. What are presumptive signs of preg- Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, urinary frequency,
nancy? quickening.
16. What are probable signs of pregnan- Goodell's sign (soft cervix)
cy? Chadwick's sign (blue cervix)
Hegar's sign (soft uterus)
Positive pregnancy test.
17. What are positive signs of pregnancy? Fetal movement felt by provider, fetal heart sounds,
ultrasound confirmation.
1. What are Baby Blues? A condition that occurs in the first two weeks post-
partum due to hormonal changes. If symptoms
persist beyond 2 weeks it becomes Postpartum De-
pression
2. What is the key support for someone Support from family and friends.
experiencing Baby Blues?
3. What are common symptoms of Baby Crying, mood swings, fatigue.
Blues?
4. What are the treatment options for Counseling and possibly antidepressants.
Postpartum Depression (PPD)?
5. Risk Factors for Postpartum Depres- History of anxiety or depression
sion Age <24 or >35
Unintended pregnancy
Marital problems
low socioeconomic status
PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
Substance abuse
Lack of support.
6. Screening Tool for Postpartum De- Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).
pression
7. Postpartum Psychosis Medical emergency requiring hospitalization.
Signs & Symptoms: Hallucinations, delusions, se-
vere mood swings, mania, depression. Increased
risk of harming self or baby.
8. Risk Factors for Postpartum Psychosis
, Nur 221 Hondros Final Exam
Personal or family history of bipolar disorder or hx
postpartum psychosis.
9. Treatment for Postpartum Psychosis Antipsychotics, hospitalization, and psychotherapy.
ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) if severe.
10. What position should an infant's car Rear-facing in the back seat.
seat be in?
11. What should not be placed between Coats, snowsuits, or padding.
the baby and the harness in a car seat?
A rolled towel or blanket may be used to support
the babies head
12. What may hospitals require before Proof of a new car seat.
discharging a newborn?
13. How should the umbilical cord be Clean with water only (no alcohol or ointments).
cleaned?
Falls ott naturally within 1-2 weeks.
14. What signs should be monitored for Redness, swelling, foul odor, drainage.
infection in the umbilical cord?
15. What are presumptive signs of preg- Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, urinary frequency,
nancy? quickening.
16. What are probable signs of pregnan- Goodell's sign (soft cervix)
cy? Chadwick's sign (blue cervix)
Hegar's sign (soft uterus)
Positive pregnancy test.
17. What are positive signs of pregnancy? Fetal movement felt by provider, fetal heart sounds,
ultrasound confirmation.
