NUR 254 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers 2025
Postpartum period -Correct Answer ✔a period of adjustment for parents and their
newborn during the six weeks after birth
Early Maternal Assessment -Correct Answer ✔Vital Signs
Fundal, Lochia, Perineum Assessment
Rubra -Correct Answer ✔Bright Red
1-3 days
Serosa -Correct Answer ✔Pinkish-brown
4-10 days
Alba -Correct Answer ✔Whitish-yellow
10-14 days, can last 3-6 weeks
Temperature above 100.4 -Correct Answer ✔Probable infection
Blood Pressure postpartum -Correct Answer ✔Monitor for preeclampsia
Assess for hypotension
BP drops possible hemorrhaging
Lochia that is continued flowing -Correct Answer ✔Indicates endometritis
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Uterus -Correct Answer ✔Involution
Within 24 hours at umbilicus
2 weeks postpartum should not be felt
BUBBLE-HE -Correct Answer ✔Breasts
Uterus
Bladder
Bowels
Lochia
Episiotomy
Hemorrhoids
Emotional Status
Uterus is boggy -Correct Answer ✔Massage fundus
Use restroom
COLA -Correct Answer ✔Color
Odor
Last Void/BM
Amount
Heavy Bleeding -Correct Answer ✔Saturated in 15 minutes or less & pooling of blood
requires immediate intervention & notifying MD
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