age 1 of 34
NUR 254 Exam 2 | Maternal and Pediatrics TEST
STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 QUESTIONS BANK AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
Erb- duchenne paralysis (erbs palsy) ......ANSWER........Paralysis
of the arm and chest wall as a result of a birth injury to the
brachial plexus or a subsequent injury to the fifth and sixth
cervical nerves.
TORCH ......ANSWER........Toxoplasmosis, Other- Hep B, HIV,
Parvovirus, West Nile, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes
Simplex Virus
Neonatal Sepsis ......ANSWER........Respiratory- apnea, distress,
decreased O2
,age 2 of 34
Cardiovascular- decreased perfusion, HR changes, hypotension
Central Nervous- lethargy, hypotonic, temperature instability
GI- poor feed, vomiting, diarrhea
Integument- jaundice, pallor, petechiae, mottling
HSV ......ANSWER........Newborn- life threatening, can cause
hearing loss
C/S only
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) ......ANSWER........Microcephaly
Small eyes, thin upper lip, flat mid face, growth restriction
Neuro developmental deficits
Lochia Rubra ......ANSWER........bright red bleeding 3-4 days
after birth
,age 3 of 34
Lochia Serosa ......ANSWER........light brown/pink lasts 4-10 days
Lochia Alba ......ANSWER........yellow/white discharge 10 days
after delivery
Postpaturm Uterus ......ANSWER........12 hrs: 1 cm above umbilicus
- fundus descends 1-2cm every 24 hrs.
vagina after birth ......ANSWER........- vaginal dryness (use lube)
episiotomy ......ANSWER........heals within 2-3 weeks (may take 4-
6)
- proper hygiene
- prevent infection
hemorrhoids ......ANSWER........- witch hazel
- stool softener
, age 4 of 34
- sitz bath
pelvic muscle support ......ANSWER........- stress incontenance
- takes 6 months
**kegel exercises**
Nonbreastfeeding mothers ......ANSWER........- ovulation occurs
27 days after birth
- use of birth control
- breast binder, fitted bra, cabbage leaves, avoid nipple
stimulation, avoid suckling
Urinary ......ANSWER........have mom void before fundal rubs
Appetite ......ANSWER........- make sure bowel sounds are present
Vitals after birth ......ANSWER........temp: < 100.4
NUR 254 Exam 2 | Maternal and Pediatrics TEST
STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 QUESTIONS BANK AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
Erb- duchenne paralysis (erbs palsy) ......ANSWER........Paralysis
of the arm and chest wall as a result of a birth injury to the
brachial plexus or a subsequent injury to the fifth and sixth
cervical nerves.
TORCH ......ANSWER........Toxoplasmosis, Other- Hep B, HIV,
Parvovirus, West Nile, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes
Simplex Virus
Neonatal Sepsis ......ANSWER........Respiratory- apnea, distress,
decreased O2
,age 2 of 34
Cardiovascular- decreased perfusion, HR changes, hypotension
Central Nervous- lethargy, hypotonic, temperature instability
GI- poor feed, vomiting, diarrhea
Integument- jaundice, pallor, petechiae, mottling
HSV ......ANSWER........Newborn- life threatening, can cause
hearing loss
C/S only
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) ......ANSWER........Microcephaly
Small eyes, thin upper lip, flat mid face, growth restriction
Neuro developmental deficits
Lochia Rubra ......ANSWER........bright red bleeding 3-4 days
after birth
,age 3 of 34
Lochia Serosa ......ANSWER........light brown/pink lasts 4-10 days
Lochia Alba ......ANSWER........yellow/white discharge 10 days
after delivery
Postpaturm Uterus ......ANSWER........12 hrs: 1 cm above umbilicus
- fundus descends 1-2cm every 24 hrs.
vagina after birth ......ANSWER........- vaginal dryness (use lube)
episiotomy ......ANSWER........heals within 2-3 weeks (may take 4-
6)
- proper hygiene
- prevent infection
hemorrhoids ......ANSWER........- witch hazel
- stool softener
, age 4 of 34
- sitz bath
pelvic muscle support ......ANSWER........- stress incontenance
- takes 6 months
**kegel exercises**
Nonbreastfeeding mothers ......ANSWER........- ovulation occurs
27 days after birth
- use of birth control
- breast binder, fitted bra, cabbage leaves, avoid nipple
stimulation, avoid suckling
Urinary ......ANSWER........have mom void before fundal rubs
Appetite ......ANSWER........- make sure bowel sounds are present
Vitals after birth ......ANSWER........temp: < 100.4
