NUR 254 Maternal and Pediatrics Exam 2 Review of all 40 Actual
Past Exam Questions and Correct Answers/ Nur 254 Exam 1 Prep
2026-2027 (New!)
Postpartum period - ANSWER - a period of adjustment for parents and their newborn during the
six weeks after birth
Early Maternal Assessment - ANSWER - Vital Signs
Fundal, Lochia, Perineum Assessment
Rubra - ANSWER - Bright Red
1-3 days
Serosa - ANSWER - Pinkish-brown
4-10 days
Alba - ANSWER - Whitish-yellow
10-14 days, can last 3-6 weeks
Temperature above 100.4 - ANSWER - Probable infection
Blood Pressure postpartum - ANSWER - Monitor for preeclampsia
Assess for hypotension
BP drops possible hemorrhaging
Lochia that is continued flowing - ANSWER - Indicates endometritis
Uterus - ANSWER - Involution
, Within 24 hours at umbilicus
2 weeks postpartum should not be felt
BUBBLE-HE - ANSWER - Breasts
Uterus
Bladder
Bowels
Lochia
Episiotomy
Hemorrhoids
Emotional Status
Uterus is boggy - ANSWER - Massage fundus
Use restroom
COLA - ANSWER - Color
Odor
Last Void/BM
Amount
Heavy Bleeding - ANSWER - Saturated in 15 minutes or less & pooling of blood requires
immediate intervention & notifying MD
REEDA - ANSWER - redness, edema, ecchymosis, drainage, approximation
Can lead to infection
Return to nonpregnant state - ANSWER - Increased HR
Decreased Blood Volume
Past Exam Questions and Correct Answers/ Nur 254 Exam 1 Prep
2026-2027 (New!)
Postpartum period - ANSWER - a period of adjustment for parents and their newborn during the
six weeks after birth
Early Maternal Assessment - ANSWER - Vital Signs
Fundal, Lochia, Perineum Assessment
Rubra - ANSWER - Bright Red
1-3 days
Serosa - ANSWER - Pinkish-brown
4-10 days
Alba - ANSWER - Whitish-yellow
10-14 days, can last 3-6 weeks
Temperature above 100.4 - ANSWER - Probable infection
Blood Pressure postpartum - ANSWER - Monitor for preeclampsia
Assess for hypotension
BP drops possible hemorrhaging
Lochia that is continued flowing - ANSWER - Indicates endometritis
Uterus - ANSWER - Involution
, Within 24 hours at umbilicus
2 weeks postpartum should not be felt
BUBBLE-HE - ANSWER - Breasts
Uterus
Bladder
Bowels
Lochia
Episiotomy
Hemorrhoids
Emotional Status
Uterus is boggy - ANSWER - Massage fundus
Use restroom
COLA - ANSWER - Color
Odor
Last Void/BM
Amount
Heavy Bleeding - ANSWER - Saturated in 15 minutes or less & pooling of blood requires
immediate intervention & notifying MD
REEDA - ANSWER - redness, edema, ecchymosis, drainage, approximation
Can lead to infection
Return to nonpregnant state - ANSWER - Increased HR
Decreased Blood Volume
