MATERNAL CHILD NURSING EXAM 3 FINAL
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS FULL STUDY GUIDE
◉ Postpartum changes to breast.
Answer: - nipples/areola are darker & larger
- vascularity increases
- continues for lactating patient
◉ Colostrum.
Answer: - yellowish in color
- has great laxative effect
- increase in protein, fat soluble vitamins, minerals, &
immunoglobins
◉ What does the nurse assess the postpartum mothers breast for?.
Answer: - tenderness
- redness
- warmth
- firmness
, - secretions
- cracking
◉ Processes involved in lactation.
Answer: - production of milk (prolactin, supply)
- expulsion of milk (demand)
- oxytocin for milk release
◉ Breast engorgement.
Answer: - usually occurs day 3 postpartum
- hard, painful, & warm breast
- encourage mom to increase frequency of feedings/pumps
- supporting bra/warm bath
◉ mastitis.
Answer: - inflammation of the breast usually caused by staph aureus
- flu like symptoms: fever, malaise, body aches, & headache
◉ Risk factors for mastitis.
Answer: - sore & cracked nipples
- poor maternal hygiene
- poor positioning of infant
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS FULL STUDY GUIDE
◉ Postpartum changes to breast.
Answer: - nipples/areola are darker & larger
- vascularity increases
- continues for lactating patient
◉ Colostrum.
Answer: - yellowish in color
- has great laxative effect
- increase in protein, fat soluble vitamins, minerals, &
immunoglobins
◉ What does the nurse assess the postpartum mothers breast for?.
Answer: - tenderness
- redness
- warmth
- firmness
, - secretions
- cracking
◉ Processes involved in lactation.
Answer: - production of milk (prolactin, supply)
- expulsion of milk (demand)
- oxytocin for milk release
◉ Breast engorgement.
Answer: - usually occurs day 3 postpartum
- hard, painful, & warm breast
- encourage mom to increase frequency of feedings/pumps
- supporting bra/warm bath
◉ mastitis.
Answer: - inflammation of the breast usually caused by staph aureus
- flu like symptoms: fever, malaise, body aches, & headache
◉ Risk factors for mastitis.
Answer: - sore & cracked nipples
- poor maternal hygiene
- poor positioning of infant
