OB/PEDS Final Exam (Answered) 227
Questions and Correct Answers,
2025/2026. 100%.
What are the priority nursing interventions after delivery?
assessing
fundus
vitals pain
postpartum danger signs
lochia
bonding
a mothers pulse between 40-80 ppm after delivery indicates?
puerperal bradycardia
T or F: Mother's temp is normally somewhat elevated after birth?
true
what are the priority nursing interventions for baby after delivery?
drying off
suction
looking for respiratory issues & trauma
How many extra calories do pregnant women need?
300 calories per day
How many calories should a non-pregnant women eat?
2200 calories per day
how many calories should a pregnant women eat?
2500 calories per day
how many calories should a lactating mother eat?
2700 calories per day
How should pregnant vegetarians consume protein?
substitute for soy foods such as:
beans
nuts
lentils
grains
seeds
How should pregnant vegetarians consume iron?
,eat meat alternatives & vitamin-c rich foods
How should pregnant vegetarians consume calcium?
substitute for soy items
calcium-fortified orange juice
tofu
How should pregnant vegetarians consume B12?
fortified soy foods
B12 supplements
What foods should expecting mothers avoid?
fish high in mercury
foods with listeria
hot dogs/lunch meat unless steaming hot
raw unpasteurized milk
What fish are high in mercury?
shark
swordfish
king mackerel
orange roughy
ahi tuna
tilefish
What should pregnant mother consume to prevent neural tube defects in newborn?
folic acid
What is menarche?
start of menstruation (very first period)
when is the average menarche?
12 (but ranges 8-18 months difference) or 2 years after breast development begins
What is the pubertal order of progression changes that females experience when developing?
breast buds develop
pubic hair, then axillary hair
growth spurt
menarche
irregular menses can be associated with?
irregular ovulation
POS
weather conditions
stress
disease
, hormonal imbalances
increased physical activity
What is the reproductive cycle length?
21-36 days
What is the duration of flow of menses?
3-7 days
2 simultaneous cycles occur during reproductive cycle what are they?
ovarian cycle & endometrial cycle
what does the ovarian cycle deal with?
how eggs are released
what does the endometrial cycle discuss?
talks about what uterus is doing during phases
ovarian cycle has 3 phases, what are they?
follicular, ovulation, luteal phase
the endometrial cycle has 4 phases, what are they?
proliferation
secretory
ischemic
menstrual
what occurs during follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?
FSH is released which stimulates ovary to produce 5-20 immature follicles which contain immature
oocyte during ovulation
on what days are the phases of the ovarian cycle? (hint* 3 phases 1-28 days)
Follicular 1-14
ovulation on day 14-28
luteal 15-28
what occurs during ovulation phase of ovarian cycle?
mature ovum is moved down fallopian tube to uterus where it can be feritilized
how long is the lifespan of an ovum?
24 hours unless fertilized
what are the signs/symptoms of ovulation phase?
vaginal spotting
increase in discharge
"feeling of wetness"
Questions and Correct Answers,
2025/2026. 100%.
What are the priority nursing interventions after delivery?
assessing
fundus
vitals pain
postpartum danger signs
lochia
bonding
a mothers pulse between 40-80 ppm after delivery indicates?
puerperal bradycardia
T or F: Mother's temp is normally somewhat elevated after birth?
true
what are the priority nursing interventions for baby after delivery?
drying off
suction
looking for respiratory issues & trauma
How many extra calories do pregnant women need?
300 calories per day
How many calories should a non-pregnant women eat?
2200 calories per day
how many calories should a pregnant women eat?
2500 calories per day
how many calories should a lactating mother eat?
2700 calories per day
How should pregnant vegetarians consume protein?
substitute for soy foods such as:
beans
nuts
lentils
grains
seeds
How should pregnant vegetarians consume iron?
,eat meat alternatives & vitamin-c rich foods
How should pregnant vegetarians consume calcium?
substitute for soy items
calcium-fortified orange juice
tofu
How should pregnant vegetarians consume B12?
fortified soy foods
B12 supplements
What foods should expecting mothers avoid?
fish high in mercury
foods with listeria
hot dogs/lunch meat unless steaming hot
raw unpasteurized milk
What fish are high in mercury?
shark
swordfish
king mackerel
orange roughy
ahi tuna
tilefish
What should pregnant mother consume to prevent neural tube defects in newborn?
folic acid
What is menarche?
start of menstruation (very first period)
when is the average menarche?
12 (but ranges 8-18 months difference) or 2 years after breast development begins
What is the pubertal order of progression changes that females experience when developing?
breast buds develop
pubic hair, then axillary hair
growth spurt
menarche
irregular menses can be associated with?
irregular ovulation
POS
weather conditions
stress
disease
, hormonal imbalances
increased physical activity
What is the reproductive cycle length?
21-36 days
What is the duration of flow of menses?
3-7 days
2 simultaneous cycles occur during reproductive cycle what are they?
ovarian cycle & endometrial cycle
what does the ovarian cycle deal with?
how eggs are released
what does the endometrial cycle discuss?
talks about what uterus is doing during phases
ovarian cycle has 3 phases, what are they?
follicular, ovulation, luteal phase
the endometrial cycle has 4 phases, what are they?
proliferation
secretory
ischemic
menstrual
what occurs during follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?
FSH is released which stimulates ovary to produce 5-20 immature follicles which contain immature
oocyte during ovulation
on what days are the phases of the ovarian cycle? (hint* 3 phases 1-28 days)
Follicular 1-14
ovulation on day 14-28
luteal 15-28
what occurs during ovulation phase of ovarian cycle?
mature ovum is moved down fallopian tube to uterus where it can be feritilized
how long is the lifespan of an ovum?
24 hours unless fertilized
what are the signs/symptoms of ovulation phase?
vaginal spotting
increase in discharge
"feeling of wetness"
