NUR 335 Exam 3 Questions with Correct
Answers
Endometrial changes are assessed by examining which of the following?
A. Vital signs
B. Lochia
C. Fundal height
D. All of the above - ANSWERSB) lochia
The appearance and amount of lochia tells the nurse about the progress of endometrial
shedding and regeneration.
Gastrointestinal postpartum changes include which of the following?
A. Constipation
B. Hemorrhoids
C. Increased appetite
D. All of the above - ANSWERSD. all of the above
After delivery the mother may experience constipation, hemorrhoids, and increased
appetite.
When does a mother begin adjusting to her new role?
A. Pregnancy
B. Infancy
C. First four months
D. After four months - ANSWERSa) pregnancy
The first stage of motherhood occurs during pregnancy.
Postpartum blues are caused by what?
A. Hormones
,B. Stress
C. Fatigue
D. All of the above - ANSWERSd) all of the above
Hormonal changes, stress, and fatigue all contribute to postpartum blues.
Which of the following is the treatment of choice for primary postpartum hemorrhage?
A. Terbutaline
B. Oxytocin
C. Misoprostol
D. Low-weight heparin - ANSWERSb) oxytocin
Oxytocin is the treatment of choice for primary postpartum hemorrhage.
Acute hypertension is treated with what?
A. IV labetolol and hydralazine
B. Nifedipine
C. Frequent monitoring of vital signs
D. All of the above - ANSWERSD. All of the above
Nursing actions for acute hypertension include medication with I V labetolol and
hydralazine, nifedipine, and frequent monitoring of vital signs.
The first follow-up visit should take place:
A. 24 hours after discharge
B. 48-72 hours after discharge
C. One week after discharge
D. It depends - ANSWERSB. 48-72 hours after discharge
The first follow-up visit should take place 48-72 hours after discharge.
, Which of the following is a contraindication for breastfeeding?
A. Obesity
B. Tuberculosis
C. Prematurity
D. Autoimmune disease - ANSWERSB. Tuberculosis
Active or latent tuberculosis in the mother is a contraindication for breastfeeding.
The neonate is given which of the following to facilitate blood coagulation?
A. Oxygen
B. Erythromycin
C. Vitamin K
D. Hepatitis B vaccine - ANSWERSC. Vitamin K
Vitamin K is administered I M after birth to compensate for the absence of vitamin K due
to the lack of intestinal flora.
Which of the following is protective tissue that assists in thermoregulation in the
neonate?
A. Brown fat
B. Foramen ovale
C. Bilirubin
D. Vernix - ANSWERSa. Brown fat
Brown fat is the protective adipose tissue that can be metabolized to generate warmth
in the neonate.
Which of the following is the condition that affects infants who have received
mechanical ventilation?
A. LS syndrome
B. RDS
Answers
Endometrial changes are assessed by examining which of the following?
A. Vital signs
B. Lochia
C. Fundal height
D. All of the above - ANSWERSB) lochia
The appearance and amount of lochia tells the nurse about the progress of endometrial
shedding and regeneration.
Gastrointestinal postpartum changes include which of the following?
A. Constipation
B. Hemorrhoids
C. Increased appetite
D. All of the above - ANSWERSD. all of the above
After delivery the mother may experience constipation, hemorrhoids, and increased
appetite.
When does a mother begin adjusting to her new role?
A. Pregnancy
B. Infancy
C. First four months
D. After four months - ANSWERSa) pregnancy
The first stage of motherhood occurs during pregnancy.
Postpartum blues are caused by what?
A. Hormones
,B. Stress
C. Fatigue
D. All of the above - ANSWERSd) all of the above
Hormonal changes, stress, and fatigue all contribute to postpartum blues.
Which of the following is the treatment of choice for primary postpartum hemorrhage?
A. Terbutaline
B. Oxytocin
C. Misoprostol
D. Low-weight heparin - ANSWERSb) oxytocin
Oxytocin is the treatment of choice for primary postpartum hemorrhage.
Acute hypertension is treated with what?
A. IV labetolol and hydralazine
B. Nifedipine
C. Frequent monitoring of vital signs
D. All of the above - ANSWERSD. All of the above
Nursing actions for acute hypertension include medication with I V labetolol and
hydralazine, nifedipine, and frequent monitoring of vital signs.
The first follow-up visit should take place:
A. 24 hours after discharge
B. 48-72 hours after discharge
C. One week after discharge
D. It depends - ANSWERSB. 48-72 hours after discharge
The first follow-up visit should take place 48-72 hours after discharge.
, Which of the following is a contraindication for breastfeeding?
A. Obesity
B. Tuberculosis
C. Prematurity
D. Autoimmune disease - ANSWERSB. Tuberculosis
Active or latent tuberculosis in the mother is a contraindication for breastfeeding.
The neonate is given which of the following to facilitate blood coagulation?
A. Oxygen
B. Erythromycin
C. Vitamin K
D. Hepatitis B vaccine - ANSWERSC. Vitamin K
Vitamin K is administered I M after birth to compensate for the absence of vitamin K due
to the lack of intestinal flora.
Which of the following is protective tissue that assists in thermoregulation in the
neonate?
A. Brown fat
B. Foramen ovale
C. Bilirubin
D. Vernix - ANSWERSa. Brown fat
Brown fat is the protective adipose tissue that can be metabolized to generate warmth
in the neonate.
Which of the following is the condition that affects infants who have received
mechanical ventilation?
A. LS syndrome
B. RDS
