Study Questions for Maternal Health Final Exam

A) One centimeter above the umbilicus correct answers A woman gave birth to an infant boy 10 hours ago. Where would the nurse expect to locate this woman's fundus? A) One centimeter above the umbilicus Correct B) Two centimeters below the umbilicus C) Midway between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis D) Nonpalpable abdominally D) Congestion of veins and lymphatics correct answers The nurse caring for the postpartum woman understands that breast engorgement is caused by: A) Overproduction of colostrum. B) Accumulation of milk in the lactiferous ducts. C) Hyperplasia of mammary tissue. D) Congestion of veins and lymphatics. B) Vaginal rugae reappear by 3 weeks postpartum correct answers Which description of postpartum restoration or healing times is accurate? A) The cervix shortens, becomes firm, and returns to form within a month postpartum. B) Vaginal rugae reappear by 3 weeks postpartum. C) Most episiotomies heal within a week. D) Hemorrhoids usually decrease in size within 2 weeks of childbirth. A) Breast tenderness is likely to persist for about a week after the start of lactation. correct answers Knowing that the condition of the new mother's breasts will be affected by whether she is breastfeeding, nurses should be able to tell their clients all the following statements except: A) Breast tenderness is likely to persist for about a week after the start of lactation. B) As lactation is established, a mass may form that can be distinguished from cancer by its position shift from day to day.