NUR 353 EXAM 2 REP 2026/2027 | NUR 353
REP EXAM 2 QUESTIONS & STUDY GUIDE
1 of 69
Term
true or false labor?
i. Contractions: Irregular
Give this one a try later!
latent, active
1. Mental status of mother and her companion(s) = supportive environment
2. Labor can trigger memories of sexual abuse = use trauma informed approach
(assumes all clients may have experiences some type of trauma - prioritize client's
choice and safety - avoid language that may trigger thoughts or images of sexual
abuse or trauma)
false
, true
Don't know?
2 of 69
Term
A nurse is providing instructions to a mother who has been diagnosed
with mastitis. Which of the following statements, if made by the mother,
indicates a correct understanding of the condition?
i. "I need to stop breastfeeding until this infection is gone."
ii. "I can use my remaining postpartum prescription narcotics to assist in
alleviating some of the discomfort."
iii. "I need to take these antibiotics until they are gone."
iv. "I should apply ice to my breasts at least twice a day."
Give this one a try later!
ii. Redness and swelling in the calf of one leg
1. As you have learned in the medical population, a deep vein thrombosis is
assessed by unilateral warmth and redness to the area. You DO NOT do a Homan's
sign assessment on these patients. Pregnant and postpartum women are at an
increased risk of DVT due to increased clotting factors such as platelets and
fibrinogen.
i. Encourage the client to void, then reassess her fundus.
1. A fundus that is high (above the umbilicus), soft, and deviated to the right of
, midline is usually caused by a full bladder. Ambulate the patient to the bathroom
with assistance to void and reassess. if she is unable to ambulate. offer a bedpan.
iii. "I need to take these antibiotics until they are gone."
1. The priority for this patient is to take all of the prescribed antibiotics. Ice to
the breasts will relive the discomfort but not cure the infection. The pain
medications may be taken if the provider tells this to the patient. When mastitis
occurs the baby may still nurse as this relieves engorgement.
iii. Tocolytic
1. Any medication that attempts to stop contractions
2. Common = terbutaline - can cause anxiety / increased pulse; used for asthma
3. Nifedipine
4. Magnesium sulfate - smooth muscle relaxant
Don't know?
3 of 69
Term
true or false labor?
i. Contractions: Increasing in severity and frequency
Give this one a try later!
false latent, active
ii. Yes true
, Don't know?
4 of 69
Term
true or false labor?
i. Contractions: Increase in intensity with walking
Give this one a try later!
latent, active ii. Yes
false true
Don't know?
5 of 69
Term
true or false labor?
i. Cervix: Soft, no significant change in dilation or effacement
Give this one a try later!
false true
REP EXAM 2 QUESTIONS & STUDY GUIDE
1 of 69
Term
true or false labor?
i. Contractions: Irregular
Give this one a try later!
latent, active
1. Mental status of mother and her companion(s) = supportive environment
2. Labor can trigger memories of sexual abuse = use trauma informed approach
(assumes all clients may have experiences some type of trauma - prioritize client's
choice and safety - avoid language that may trigger thoughts or images of sexual
abuse or trauma)
false
, true
Don't know?
2 of 69
Term
A nurse is providing instructions to a mother who has been diagnosed
with mastitis. Which of the following statements, if made by the mother,
indicates a correct understanding of the condition?
i. "I need to stop breastfeeding until this infection is gone."
ii. "I can use my remaining postpartum prescription narcotics to assist in
alleviating some of the discomfort."
iii. "I need to take these antibiotics until they are gone."
iv. "I should apply ice to my breasts at least twice a day."
Give this one a try later!
ii. Redness and swelling in the calf of one leg
1. As you have learned in the medical population, a deep vein thrombosis is
assessed by unilateral warmth and redness to the area. You DO NOT do a Homan's
sign assessment on these patients. Pregnant and postpartum women are at an
increased risk of DVT due to increased clotting factors such as platelets and
fibrinogen.
i. Encourage the client to void, then reassess her fundus.
1. A fundus that is high (above the umbilicus), soft, and deviated to the right of
, midline is usually caused by a full bladder. Ambulate the patient to the bathroom
with assistance to void and reassess. if she is unable to ambulate. offer a bedpan.
iii. "I need to take these antibiotics until they are gone."
1. The priority for this patient is to take all of the prescribed antibiotics. Ice to
the breasts will relive the discomfort but not cure the infection. The pain
medications may be taken if the provider tells this to the patient. When mastitis
occurs the baby may still nurse as this relieves engorgement.
iii. Tocolytic
1. Any medication that attempts to stop contractions
2. Common = terbutaline - can cause anxiety / increased pulse; used for asthma
3. Nifedipine
4. Magnesium sulfate - smooth muscle relaxant
Don't know?
3 of 69
Term
true or false labor?
i. Contractions: Increasing in severity and frequency
Give this one a try later!
false latent, active
ii. Yes true
, Don't know?
4 of 69
Term
true or false labor?
i. Contractions: Increase in intensity with walking
Give this one a try later!
latent, active ii. Yes
false true
Don't know?
5 of 69
Term
true or false labor?
i. Cervix: Soft, no significant change in dilation or effacement
Give this one a try later!
false true
