NCM 107 – RLE EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Intrathecal administration - Answer- Injection of medication into the spinal cord.
Spinal anesthesia - Answer- Local anesthetic injected into the subarachnoid space.
Epidural anesthesia - Answer- Anesthetic agent placed in the epidural space.
Postpartal dural puncture headache - Answer- Headache following spinal anesthesia.
Vasopressor - Answer- Medication to manage hypotension during anesthesia.
Hydration importance - Answer- Reduces risk of complications during anesthesia.
Cold compress - Answer- Used to alleviate headaches post-anesthesia.
Baseline blood pressure - Answer- Measured before oxytocin administration.
Perineal care - Answer- Post-delivery hygiene and comfort for the mother.
Vital signs monitoring - Answer- Every 15 minutes for the first hour postpartum.
Expectations of labor - Answer- Influence pain perception during childbirth.
Pain perception factors - Answer- Include psychological and situational influences.
Anesthetic agents - Answer- Medications used to block pain during labor.
Blood patch technique - Answer- A procedure to treat spinal fluid leaks.
Puerperium - Answer- Six-week period after childbirth for recovery.
Involution - Answer- Return of reproductive organs to pre-pregnant state.
Risk for impaired parenting - Answer- Diagnosis related to family bonding issues.
Family-centered interventions - Answer- Care strategies enhancing family bonding and
functioning.
, Psychological adjustment - Answer- Mother's emotional adaptation to new motherhood.
Taking-in phase - Answer- Initial reflection period after childbirth.
Letting-go phase - Answer- Redefining maternal role after childbirth.
Taking-hold phase - Answer- Active engagement in infant care begins.
Rooming-in - Answer- Infant stays in mother's room continuously.
Postpartal blues - Answer- Sadness affecting up to 50% of new mothers.
Sibling visitation - Answer- Helps integrate newborn into family dynamics.
Maternal fatigue - Answer- Exhaustion experienced during postpartal period.
Health teaching - Answer- Education on newborn care for new parents.
Lochia flow - Answer- Vaginal discharge post-delivery indicating healing.
Emotional tension - Answer- Stress related to new parenting responsibilities.
Coping strategies - Answer- Methods to manage emotional challenges of parenthood.
Engrossment - Answer- Fathers' intense focus on their newborn.
Cultural preferences - Answer- Family values influencing postpartal care practices.
Health interview - Answer- Assessment of mother's health post-delivery.
Physical examination - Answer- Medical check-up to monitor postpartal recovery.
Family functioning - Answer- How well a family adapts to new roles.
Positive family relationships - Answer- Supportive interactions among family members.
Breast soreness - Answer- Discomfort experienced during breastfeeding.
Fluid volume risk - Answer- Potential for dehydration due to postpartal hemorrhage.
Maternal self-esteem - Answer- Mother's confidence in her parenting abilities.
Newborn care instruction - Answer- Guidance for parents on caring for infants.
Lochia - Answer- Uterine discharges of blood, mucus, and WBC.
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Intrathecal administration - Answer- Injection of medication into the spinal cord.
Spinal anesthesia - Answer- Local anesthetic injected into the subarachnoid space.
Epidural anesthesia - Answer- Anesthetic agent placed in the epidural space.
Postpartal dural puncture headache - Answer- Headache following spinal anesthesia.
Vasopressor - Answer- Medication to manage hypotension during anesthesia.
Hydration importance - Answer- Reduces risk of complications during anesthesia.
Cold compress - Answer- Used to alleviate headaches post-anesthesia.
Baseline blood pressure - Answer- Measured before oxytocin administration.
Perineal care - Answer- Post-delivery hygiene and comfort for the mother.
Vital signs monitoring - Answer- Every 15 minutes for the first hour postpartum.
Expectations of labor - Answer- Influence pain perception during childbirth.
Pain perception factors - Answer- Include psychological and situational influences.
Anesthetic agents - Answer- Medications used to block pain during labor.
Blood patch technique - Answer- A procedure to treat spinal fluid leaks.
Puerperium - Answer- Six-week period after childbirth for recovery.
Involution - Answer- Return of reproductive organs to pre-pregnant state.
Risk for impaired parenting - Answer- Diagnosis related to family bonding issues.
Family-centered interventions - Answer- Care strategies enhancing family bonding and
functioning.
, Psychological adjustment - Answer- Mother's emotional adaptation to new motherhood.
Taking-in phase - Answer- Initial reflection period after childbirth.
Letting-go phase - Answer- Redefining maternal role after childbirth.
Taking-hold phase - Answer- Active engagement in infant care begins.
Rooming-in - Answer- Infant stays in mother's room continuously.
Postpartal blues - Answer- Sadness affecting up to 50% of new mothers.
Sibling visitation - Answer- Helps integrate newborn into family dynamics.
Maternal fatigue - Answer- Exhaustion experienced during postpartal period.
Health teaching - Answer- Education on newborn care for new parents.
Lochia flow - Answer- Vaginal discharge post-delivery indicating healing.
Emotional tension - Answer- Stress related to new parenting responsibilities.
Coping strategies - Answer- Methods to manage emotional challenges of parenthood.
Engrossment - Answer- Fathers' intense focus on their newborn.
Cultural preferences - Answer- Family values influencing postpartal care practices.
Health interview - Answer- Assessment of mother's health post-delivery.
Physical examination - Answer- Medical check-up to monitor postpartal recovery.
Family functioning - Answer- How well a family adapts to new roles.
Positive family relationships - Answer- Supportive interactions among family members.
Breast soreness - Answer- Discomfort experienced during breastfeeding.
Fluid volume risk - Answer- Potential for dehydration due to postpartal hemorrhage.
Maternal self-esteem - Answer- Mother's confidence in her parenting abilities.
Newborn care instruction - Answer- Guidance for parents on caring for infants.
Lochia - Answer- Uterine discharges of blood, mucus, and WBC.
