POSTPARTUM DOULA TRAINING EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Lochia - ANSWER-vaginal discharge after childbirth
Involution of the uterus - ANSWER-the uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size
Episiatomy - ANSWER-A surgical cute made at the opening of the vagina to prevent
rupture of the tissue
Fontanels - ANSWER-soft spots, anatomical features of a babies skull
Vernix - ANSWER-a greasy substance that protects the fetus in utero and can still be
present at birth
Mongolian Spots - ANSWER-areas of deep bluish-gray pigmentation most commonly
on the sacral aspect of a newborn. Birthmarks
The two sleep states of a newborn are - ANSWER-1.Light sleep
2.Deep sleep
This type of jaundice is the most common - ANSWER-Physiological
Bilirubin - ANSWER-substance created by the normal breakdown of red blood cells
jaundice - ANSWER-yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an
accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood
Foreskin - ANSWER-a covering of skin over the penile glans
Prenatal mood and anxiety disorders can include - ANSWER-Postpartum depression
anxiety
psychosis
ocd
Perineal care - ANSWER-Cleaning and taking care of the area between the vagina and
anus. It is important in order to avoid infection
postpartum psychosis (PPP) - ANSWER-Rare and extremely severe mental illness that
may result after giving birth
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Lochia - ANSWER-vaginal discharge after childbirth
Involution of the uterus - ANSWER-the uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size
Episiatomy - ANSWER-A surgical cute made at the opening of the vagina to prevent
rupture of the tissue
Fontanels - ANSWER-soft spots, anatomical features of a babies skull
Vernix - ANSWER-a greasy substance that protects the fetus in utero and can still be
present at birth
Mongolian Spots - ANSWER-areas of deep bluish-gray pigmentation most commonly
on the sacral aspect of a newborn. Birthmarks
The two sleep states of a newborn are - ANSWER-1.Light sleep
2.Deep sleep
This type of jaundice is the most common - ANSWER-Physiological
Bilirubin - ANSWER-substance created by the normal breakdown of red blood cells
jaundice - ANSWER-yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an
accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood
Foreskin - ANSWER-a covering of skin over the penile glans
Prenatal mood and anxiety disorders can include - ANSWER-Postpartum depression
anxiety
psychosis
ocd
Perineal care - ANSWER-Cleaning and taking care of the area between the vagina and
anus. It is important in order to avoid infection
postpartum psychosis (PPP) - ANSWER-Rare and extremely severe mental illness that
may result after giving birth
