NRSG 206 OB EAQ PP/PP complicatications Questions
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a patient gave birth to a 7-lb, 3-oz boy 2 hours ago. the nurse
determines that the patient's bladder is distended because her
fundus is now 3 cm above the umbilicus and to the right of the
midline. in the immediate postpartum period, what is the most
serious consequence likely to occur from bladder distention?
a. urinary tract infection
b. excessive uterine bleeding
c. ruptured bladder
d. bladder wall atony Correct Answers b. excessive uterine
bleeding
a postpartum patient tells the nurse, "it has been several weeks
since i had my baby, and i'm still tired all the time." which
advice would the nurse provide to the patient in this situation?
a. the mother should sleep when the baby sleeps
b. limit visitors and activities
c. skip meals and consume plenty of water
d. have the patient take over the counter pain medications
e. accept help from others for household work Correct Answers
a. the mother should sleep when the baby sleeps
b. limit visitors and activities
e. accept help from others for household work
perineal care is an important infection control measure. which
would indicate the need for additional nursing instruction when
evaluating a postpartum patient's perineal care technique?
a. uses soap and warm water to wash the vulva and perineum
b. washes from the symphysis pubis back to the episiotomy
, c. changes her perineal pad every 2 to 3 hours
d. uses the peri bottle to rinse upward into her vagina Correct
Answers d. uses the peri bottle to rinse upward into her vagina
the nurse instructs the pregnant patient to exercise her lower
limbs frequently. which clinical condition is the nurse trying to
prevent?
a. hemorrhoids
b. endometritis
c. dyspareunia
d. thromboembolism Correct Answers d. thromboembolism
the nurse is caring for a patient who is in her immediate
puerperium and reports profuse sweating, increased urinary
output, and weight loss. which reason does the nurse identify for
these manifestations?
a. breastfeeding
b. dilated urinary tract
c. diminished steroid levels
d. loss of excess tissue fluid Correct Answers d. loss of excess
tissue fluid
the nurse is caring for a postpartum patient who reports
dizziness upon standing. which is the most likely cause for this
occurrence?
a. endometritis
b. hemorrhoids
c. puerperal sepsis
d. orthostatic hypotension Correct Answers d. orthostatic
hypotension
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a patient gave birth to a 7-lb, 3-oz boy 2 hours ago. the nurse
determines that the patient's bladder is distended because her
fundus is now 3 cm above the umbilicus and to the right of the
midline. in the immediate postpartum period, what is the most
serious consequence likely to occur from bladder distention?
a. urinary tract infection
b. excessive uterine bleeding
c. ruptured bladder
d. bladder wall atony Correct Answers b. excessive uterine
bleeding
a postpartum patient tells the nurse, "it has been several weeks
since i had my baby, and i'm still tired all the time." which
advice would the nurse provide to the patient in this situation?
a. the mother should sleep when the baby sleeps
b. limit visitors and activities
c. skip meals and consume plenty of water
d. have the patient take over the counter pain medications
e. accept help from others for household work Correct Answers
a. the mother should sleep when the baby sleeps
b. limit visitors and activities
e. accept help from others for household work
perineal care is an important infection control measure. which
would indicate the need for additional nursing instruction when
evaluating a postpartum patient's perineal care technique?
a. uses soap and warm water to wash the vulva and perineum
b. washes from the symphysis pubis back to the episiotomy
, c. changes her perineal pad every 2 to 3 hours
d. uses the peri bottle to rinse upward into her vagina Correct
Answers d. uses the peri bottle to rinse upward into her vagina
the nurse instructs the pregnant patient to exercise her lower
limbs frequently. which clinical condition is the nurse trying to
prevent?
a. hemorrhoids
b. endometritis
c. dyspareunia
d. thromboembolism Correct Answers d. thromboembolism
the nurse is caring for a patient who is in her immediate
puerperium and reports profuse sweating, increased urinary
output, and weight loss. which reason does the nurse identify for
these manifestations?
a. breastfeeding
b. dilated urinary tract
c. diminished steroid levels
d. loss of excess tissue fluid Correct Answers d. loss of excess
tissue fluid
the nurse is caring for a postpartum patient who reports
dizziness upon standing. which is the most likely cause for this
occurrence?
a. endometritis
b. hemorrhoids
c. puerperal sepsis
d. orthostatic hypotension Correct Answers d. orthostatic
hypotension
