POEP Module 11 Exam Questions
and Answers All Correct
Which two hormones most affect milk synthesis and milk ejection? - Answer-reduced
estrogen levels
The California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) and AWHONN
recommend quantifying blood loss for - Answer-10 weeks
You are preparing to give your postpartum patient Rh immune globulin. Prior to
administering this medication, you should - Answer-8 weeks after birth
Unrecognized and untreated endometritis in the postpartum period may progress -
Answer-3 weeks
An unsuccessful repair of a 4th degree laceration after a precipitous vaginal birth of a
12-pound infant may result in a - Answer-restoration of pre-pregnancy fluid volume
Mariel gave birth to a 10 lb. 12 oz. (4,876 gram) male infant 3 hours ago. She had a 2nd
degree midline episiotomy with labial swelling and bruising. She was medicated with
Ibuprofen 800 mg 2 hours ago. She is complaining of perineal pain. The most effective
intervention at this time is to - Answer-reassess the perineum
Mrs. Rowe is a 28-year-old multiparous woman who delivered a 7lb. 9oz. (3,430 gram)
male infant 1 hour ago. Both the mother and the infant are in stable condition after the
uncomplicated vaginal birth. While caring for Mrs. Rowe and her infant at this time, you
would expect her to be in which of the following maternal adjustment phases? - Answer-
taking-in
The most common mental health disorder affecting women in the postpartum period is -
Answer-ask the woman why she is crying
Upon entering the woman's room to review discharge instructions, you find her staring
at her baby and crying. The most appropriate action for the nurse is to - Answer-
postpartum depression
Mrs. Kirkland has arrived for her routine postpartum visit 6 weeks after the birth of her
first infant. During her examination, Mrs. Kirkland describes that intercourse is
and Answers All Correct
Which two hormones most affect milk synthesis and milk ejection? - Answer-reduced
estrogen levels
The California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) and AWHONN
recommend quantifying blood loss for - Answer-10 weeks
You are preparing to give your postpartum patient Rh immune globulin. Prior to
administering this medication, you should - Answer-8 weeks after birth
Unrecognized and untreated endometritis in the postpartum period may progress -
Answer-3 weeks
An unsuccessful repair of a 4th degree laceration after a precipitous vaginal birth of a
12-pound infant may result in a - Answer-restoration of pre-pregnancy fluid volume
Mariel gave birth to a 10 lb. 12 oz. (4,876 gram) male infant 3 hours ago. She had a 2nd
degree midline episiotomy with labial swelling and bruising. She was medicated with
Ibuprofen 800 mg 2 hours ago. She is complaining of perineal pain. The most effective
intervention at this time is to - Answer-reassess the perineum
Mrs. Rowe is a 28-year-old multiparous woman who delivered a 7lb. 9oz. (3,430 gram)
male infant 1 hour ago. Both the mother and the infant are in stable condition after the
uncomplicated vaginal birth. While caring for Mrs. Rowe and her infant at this time, you
would expect her to be in which of the following maternal adjustment phases? - Answer-
taking-in
The most common mental health disorder affecting women in the postpartum period is -
Answer-ask the woman why she is crying
Upon entering the woman's room to review discharge instructions, you find her staring
at her baby and crying. The most appropriate action for the nurse is to - Answer-
postpartum depression
Mrs. Kirkland has arrived for her routine postpartum visit 6 weeks after the birth of her
first infant. During her examination, Mrs. Kirkland describes that intercourse is
