NSG 3500 EXAM 3 (2025/2026) NEWEST
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While d/c mom, RN discusses the need for her to return if
she experiences any SOB, blurry vision, headache, or
epigastric pain. What PP concern is the RN teaching the
specific warning signs of?
1. Polynephritis
2. Mastitis
3. Pre-eclampsia
4. HTN Correct Answer 3
One of the differences between postpartum blues &
postpartum depression is?
1. Blues are just sadness, depression is accompanied by
hallucinations.
2. Blues are transient, depression can last for years &
require hospitalization
3. Blues happen immediately postpartum & depression
occurs after the first few weeks
4. Blues are a normal reaction, depression only occurs in
moms w/ hx of mental illness Correct Answer 3
Mom comes into office for 6 wk FU. When RN asks how
sister is adjusting to the new baby, mom says "She has
wet the bed several times and started talking in babbles.
,I'm not sure what to do with her." What is the RNs best
advice for mom @ this time?
1. Don't criticize her behavior. Give her small jobs to help
w/ baby like getting diapers or clothes & give her positive
feedback when she helps w/ baby.
2. You are not spending enough time with her, you should
stop focusing all your attention on the baby and spend
some time with the older sibling.
3. Don't criticize her behavior. Ask if there is anyone who
can take her for a few weeks while she gets over this
behavior.
4. This is a normal part of sibling rivalry, she will get over it
soon. Correct Answer 1
RN is providing d/c teaching to a mom who had a c/s 2
days ago. Which statement by mom indicates a need for
further teaching?
1. I don't need to remove the steri-strips, they will fall off
on their own.
2. I can take a shower like I normally do and pat the
incision dry.
3. I'll call the doctor if I start running a fever or the incision
appears infected
4. To help keep my incision dry I will be sure to powder it
& my groin after showering Correct Answer 4
A primipara mom tells you she is concerned she won't be
able to breastfeed because her breasts are very small.
What is the best therapeutic response?
1. Don't worry, you'll be fine.
,2. It sounds like you're worried about being able to
breastfeed. Breast size does not indicate whether you can
breastfeed.
3. If you are worried about being able to breastfeed, you
should just give your baby a bottle.
4. It sounds like you're worried about being able to
breastfeed. If the other women in your family breastfed
fine, you will be fine as well. Correct Answer 2
What are signs of a hematoma? Correct Answer
Collection of blood in the tissues
Often overt bleeding is not seen
Mom will c/o UNRELENTING PAIN AND PRESSURE IN
RECTAL AREA.
Can occur in vulva or deeper into the retroperitoneal
space
Assess perineum for bruising or area that feels soft,
bulging mass
How do you treat hematomas? Correct Answer Apply ice
to the area to help w/ pain and slow bleeding
Tell MD & keep pt NPO in case pt needs to go to OR
Assess v/s Q15 mins
Expect to give pain meds
RN is getting mom up for the first time after having a
spinal. What should she do first? Correct Answer Have
mom dangle on side of the bed before standing up.
RN assists mom to bathroom for first time after delivery
and mom brings clear bottle w/ something floating in it,
, container of disposable cloths and reusable peri pads. The
squirt bottle contains mineral water w/ rose petals and
rose water for peri care, cloths are soaked in witch hazel &
reusable pads are clean cotton that she will take home
and wash. What is RNs best response?
1. I'm sorry but you will have to allow pharmacy to approve
the use of those
2. Can I help you with your pericare using those items?
3. You will give yourself an infection using those things, I
cannot allow that.
4. Hospital supplies are much better at providing comfort,
let me show you how to use our items instead. Correct
Answer 2
Mom who received an epidural and urinary catheter during
labor is likely to experience what PP compliation? Correct
Answer Urinary stasis
What are the early maternal assessments for RN to
complete? Correct Answer v/s, fundal assessment, lochia
assessment, perineum assessment
Mom has a BP of 100/58, HR 125, O2 94%, boggy fundus
& delivered 6 hrs ago. What is going on with this patient
Correct Answer Early PPH. Boggy fundus, low O2 & BP, <
24 post delivery
What are causes of an early PPH? Correct Answer
Unrepaired lacerations of perineum, vaginal canal, or
cervix
Uterine atony
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS | A+ GRADE EXPERT
VERIFIED ANSWERS
While d/c mom, RN discusses the need for her to return if
she experiences any SOB, blurry vision, headache, or
epigastric pain. What PP concern is the RN teaching the
specific warning signs of?
1. Polynephritis
2. Mastitis
3. Pre-eclampsia
4. HTN Correct Answer 3
One of the differences between postpartum blues &
postpartum depression is?
1. Blues are just sadness, depression is accompanied by
hallucinations.
2. Blues are transient, depression can last for years &
require hospitalization
3. Blues happen immediately postpartum & depression
occurs after the first few weeks
4. Blues are a normal reaction, depression only occurs in
moms w/ hx of mental illness Correct Answer 3
Mom comes into office for 6 wk FU. When RN asks how
sister is adjusting to the new baby, mom says "She has
wet the bed several times and started talking in babbles.
,I'm not sure what to do with her." What is the RNs best
advice for mom @ this time?
1. Don't criticize her behavior. Give her small jobs to help
w/ baby like getting diapers or clothes & give her positive
feedback when she helps w/ baby.
2. You are not spending enough time with her, you should
stop focusing all your attention on the baby and spend
some time with the older sibling.
3. Don't criticize her behavior. Ask if there is anyone who
can take her for a few weeks while she gets over this
behavior.
4. This is a normal part of sibling rivalry, she will get over it
soon. Correct Answer 1
RN is providing d/c teaching to a mom who had a c/s 2
days ago. Which statement by mom indicates a need for
further teaching?
1. I don't need to remove the steri-strips, they will fall off
on their own.
2. I can take a shower like I normally do and pat the
incision dry.
3. I'll call the doctor if I start running a fever or the incision
appears infected
4. To help keep my incision dry I will be sure to powder it
& my groin after showering Correct Answer 4
A primipara mom tells you she is concerned she won't be
able to breastfeed because her breasts are very small.
What is the best therapeutic response?
1. Don't worry, you'll be fine.
,2. It sounds like you're worried about being able to
breastfeed. Breast size does not indicate whether you can
breastfeed.
3. If you are worried about being able to breastfeed, you
should just give your baby a bottle.
4. It sounds like you're worried about being able to
breastfeed. If the other women in your family breastfed
fine, you will be fine as well. Correct Answer 2
What are signs of a hematoma? Correct Answer
Collection of blood in the tissues
Often overt bleeding is not seen
Mom will c/o UNRELENTING PAIN AND PRESSURE IN
RECTAL AREA.
Can occur in vulva or deeper into the retroperitoneal
space
Assess perineum for bruising or area that feels soft,
bulging mass
How do you treat hematomas? Correct Answer Apply ice
to the area to help w/ pain and slow bleeding
Tell MD & keep pt NPO in case pt needs to go to OR
Assess v/s Q15 mins
Expect to give pain meds
RN is getting mom up for the first time after having a
spinal. What should she do first? Correct Answer Have
mom dangle on side of the bed before standing up.
RN assists mom to bathroom for first time after delivery
and mom brings clear bottle w/ something floating in it,
, container of disposable cloths and reusable peri pads. The
squirt bottle contains mineral water w/ rose petals and
rose water for peri care, cloths are soaked in witch hazel &
reusable pads are clean cotton that she will take home
and wash. What is RNs best response?
1. I'm sorry but you will have to allow pharmacy to approve
the use of those
2. Can I help you with your pericare using those items?
3. You will give yourself an infection using those things, I
cannot allow that.
4. Hospital supplies are much better at providing comfort,
let me show you how to use our items instead. Correct
Answer 2
Mom who received an epidural and urinary catheter during
labor is likely to experience what PP compliation? Correct
Answer Urinary stasis
What are the early maternal assessments for RN to
complete? Correct Answer v/s, fundal assessment, lochia
assessment, perineum assessment
Mom has a BP of 100/58, HR 125, O2 94%, boggy fundus
& delivered 6 hrs ago. What is going on with this patient
Correct Answer Early PPH. Boggy fundus, low O2 & BP, <
24 post delivery
What are causes of an early PPH? Correct Answer
Unrepaired lacerations of perineum, vaginal canal, or
cervix
Uterine atony
