NUR 254 Exam 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
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
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
REEDA - correct answer redness, edema, ecchymosis, drainage, approximation
Can lead to infection
Return to nonpregnant state - correct answer Increased HR
Decreased Blood Volume
Increased Sweating
Promoting Recovery & self care - correct answer -Activity and rest
-Nourishment
-Elimination
-Perineal care
Adolescents - correct answer Consumed with themselves
Someone else is caring for baby
Needs extra encouragement
AMA - correct answer Gestational Conditions
Rubins Maternal Tasks Phase 1 - correct answer Taking in
Taking a minute to understand she had a baby
Rubins Maternal Tasks Phase 2 - correct answer Taking Hold
Doing baby's care & feeding
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
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
REEDA - correct answer redness, edema, ecchymosis, drainage, approximation
Can lead to infection
Return to nonpregnant state - correct answer Increased HR
Decreased Blood Volume
Increased Sweating
Promoting Recovery & self care - correct answer -Activity and rest
-Nourishment
-Elimination
-Perineal care
Adolescents - correct answer Consumed with themselves
Someone else is caring for baby
Needs extra encouragement
AMA - correct answer Gestational Conditions
Rubins Maternal Tasks Phase 1 - correct answer Taking in
Taking a minute to understand she had a baby
Rubins Maternal Tasks Phase 2 - correct answer Taking Hold
Doing baby's care & feeding
