PPN 380 – Postpartum Nursing ACTUAL
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Discuss the nursing assessment and care for a woman during the immediate postpartum
period.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
The immediate postpartum period covers the first 24 hours after delivery, when the mother is
at highest risk for complications such as hemorrhage, infection, and hypotension. Assessment
includes monitoring vital signs, uterine tone, vaginal bleeding, perineal condition, bladder
and bowel function, and maternal mental status. Nursing care involves performing uterine
massage, ensuring proper perineal care, monitoring for excessive bleeding, administering
medications as prescribed, and promoting bonding with the newborn. Education includes
explaining warning signs, breastfeeding guidance, and early ambulation. Emotional support is
essential to reduce anxiety and enhance maternal confidence. Timely interventions prevent
complications and promote maternal recovery.
Explain the nursing care for a woman experiencing postpartum hemorrhage.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Postpartum hemorrhage is excessive bleeding after birth, often caused by uterine atony,
retained placenta, or trauma. Assessment includes monitoring vital signs, uterine tone, blood
loss, and signs of hypovolemic shock. Nursing care involves uterine massage, administration
of uterotonic medications, maintaining IV access for fluids or blood transfusion, and
preparing for surgical intervention if necessary. Education includes recognizing early
warning signs, proper perineal care, and reporting abnormal bleeding. Emotional support
helps reduce fear and anxiety. Timely intervention prevents maternal morbidity and
mortality.
Describe the nursing care for a woman with postpartum uterine atony.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Uterine atony occurs when the uterus fails to contract effectively after delivery, leading to
hemorrhage. Assessment includes palpating the fundus, monitoring vaginal bleeding, and
evaluating maternal vital signs. Nursing care involves performing fundal massage,
administering uterotonic medications, monitoring response, maintaining IV access, and
preparing for surgical intervention if required. Education includes early recognition of
bleeding, warning signs, and adherence to follow-up care. Emotional support is crucial to
reduce anxiety and encourage maternal participation in recovery. Prompt care prevents
hypovolemic shock and complications.
, Explain the nursing care for a woman with postpartum infection.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Postpartum infections can involve the uterus (endometritis), perineum, cesarean wound, or
urinary tract, presenting with fever, pain, foul-smelling lochia, or dysuria. Assessment
includes monitoring temperature, wound/perineal inspection, vital signs, and laboratory tests.
Nursing care involves administering prescribed antibiotics, maintaining hygiene, promoting
hydration, monitoring for systemic infection, and providing comfort measures. Education
includes infection prevention strategies, proper wound care, and recognizing early warning
signs. Emotional support reduces anxiety and promotes adherence to treatment. Timely
management prevents sepsis and promotes maternal recovery.
Describe the nursing care of a woman with postpartum urinary retention.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Postpartum urinary retention may result from perineal trauma, anesthesia, or edema.
Assessment includes monitoring bladder distension, frequency, voiding patterns, and residual
urine. Nursing care involves encouraging timely voiding, providing privacy, using
catheterization if necessary, and monitoring for urinary tract infection. Education includes
bladder training, hydration, and recognizing warning signs. Emotional support is important to
reduce anxiety or embarrassment. Early intervention prevents urinary complications and
promotes recovery.
Explain the nursing care for a woman with postpartum constipation.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Postpartum constipation is common due to decreased mobility, analgesics, hormonal changes,
and dietary factors. Assessment includes evaluating bowel patterns, abdominal discomfort,
and risk factors. Nursing care involves promoting hydration, high-fiber diet, ambulation, and
administering stool softeners or laxatives as prescribed. Education includes establishing
regular bowel habits, diet modification, and recognizing complications. Emotional support
helps reduce maternal frustration. Proper management enhances comfort and prevents further
complications.
Describe the nursing care for a woman with postpartum perineal pain.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Perineal pain may result from lacerations, episiotomy, or trauma during delivery. Assessment
includes inspecting the perineum for edema, hematoma, infection, and evaluating pain
severity. Nursing care involves providing analgesics, sitz baths, cold/warm compresses,
assisting with positioning, and monitoring for signs of infection. Education includes perineal
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Discuss the nursing assessment and care for a woman during the immediate postpartum
period.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
The immediate postpartum period covers the first 24 hours after delivery, when the mother is
at highest risk for complications such as hemorrhage, infection, and hypotension. Assessment
includes monitoring vital signs, uterine tone, vaginal bleeding, perineal condition, bladder
and bowel function, and maternal mental status. Nursing care involves performing uterine
massage, ensuring proper perineal care, monitoring for excessive bleeding, administering
medications as prescribed, and promoting bonding with the newborn. Education includes
explaining warning signs, breastfeeding guidance, and early ambulation. Emotional support is
essential to reduce anxiety and enhance maternal confidence. Timely interventions prevent
complications and promote maternal recovery.
Explain the nursing care for a woman experiencing postpartum hemorrhage.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Postpartum hemorrhage is excessive bleeding after birth, often caused by uterine atony,
retained placenta, or trauma. Assessment includes monitoring vital signs, uterine tone, blood
loss, and signs of hypovolemic shock. Nursing care involves uterine massage, administration
of uterotonic medications, maintaining IV access for fluids or blood transfusion, and
preparing for surgical intervention if necessary. Education includes recognizing early
warning signs, proper perineal care, and reporting abnormal bleeding. Emotional support
helps reduce fear and anxiety. Timely intervention prevents maternal morbidity and
mortality.
Describe the nursing care for a woman with postpartum uterine atony.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Uterine atony occurs when the uterus fails to contract effectively after delivery, leading to
hemorrhage. Assessment includes palpating the fundus, monitoring vaginal bleeding, and
evaluating maternal vital signs. Nursing care involves performing fundal massage,
administering uterotonic medications, monitoring response, maintaining IV access, and
preparing for surgical intervention if required. Education includes early recognition of
bleeding, warning signs, and adherence to follow-up care. Emotional support is crucial to
reduce anxiety and encourage maternal participation in recovery. Prompt care prevents
hypovolemic shock and complications.
, Explain the nursing care for a woman with postpartum infection.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Postpartum infections can involve the uterus (endometritis), perineum, cesarean wound, or
urinary tract, presenting with fever, pain, foul-smelling lochia, or dysuria. Assessment
includes monitoring temperature, wound/perineal inspection, vital signs, and laboratory tests.
Nursing care involves administering prescribed antibiotics, maintaining hygiene, promoting
hydration, monitoring for systemic infection, and providing comfort measures. Education
includes infection prevention strategies, proper wound care, and recognizing early warning
signs. Emotional support reduces anxiety and promotes adherence to treatment. Timely
management prevents sepsis and promotes maternal recovery.
Describe the nursing care of a woman with postpartum urinary retention.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Postpartum urinary retention may result from perineal trauma, anesthesia, or edema.
Assessment includes monitoring bladder distension, frequency, voiding patterns, and residual
urine. Nursing care involves encouraging timely voiding, providing privacy, using
catheterization if necessary, and monitoring for urinary tract infection. Education includes
bladder training, hydration, and recognizing warning signs. Emotional support is important to
reduce anxiety or embarrassment. Early intervention prevents urinary complications and
promotes recovery.
Explain the nursing care for a woman with postpartum constipation.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Postpartum constipation is common due to decreased mobility, analgesics, hormonal changes,
and dietary factors. Assessment includes evaluating bowel patterns, abdominal discomfort,
and risk factors. Nursing care involves promoting hydration, high-fiber diet, ambulation, and
administering stool softeners or laxatives as prescribed. Education includes establishing
regular bowel habits, diet modification, and recognizing complications. Emotional support
helps reduce maternal frustration. Proper management enhances comfort and prevents further
complications.
Describe the nursing care for a woman with postpartum perineal pain.
CORRECT ANSWERS ✅✅
Perineal pain may result from lacerations, episiotomy, or trauma during delivery. Assessment
includes inspecting the perineum for edema, hematoma, infection, and evaluating pain
severity. Nursing care involves providing analgesics, sitz baths, cold/warm compresses,
assisting with positioning, and monitoring for signs of infection. Education includes perineal
