NUR 254 EXAM 2 | 50 Questions and
Answers | 2026 Update | 100% Correct-
Galen College of Nursing
Postpartum period -CORRECTANSWER a period of adjustment for parents and their
newborn during the six weeks after birth
Early Maternal Assessment -CORRECTANSWER Vital Signs
Fundal, Lochia, Perineum Assessment
Rubra -CORRECTANSWER Bright Red
1-3 days
Serosa -CORRECTANSWER Pinkish-brown
4-10 days
Alba -CORRECTANSWER Whitish-yellow
10-14 days, can last 3-6 weeks
Temperature above 100.4 -CORRECTANSWER Probable infection
Blood Pressure postpartum -CORRECTANSWER Monitor for preeclampsia
Assess for hypotension
, BP drops possible hemorrhaging
Lochia that is continued flowing -CORRECTANSWER Indicates endometritis
Uterus -CORRECTANSWER Involution
Within 24 hours at umbilicus
2 weeks postpartum should not be felt
BUBBLE-HE -CORRECTANSWER Breasts
Uterus
Bladder
Bowels
Lochia
Episiotomy
Hemorrhoids
Emotional Status
Uterus is boggy -CORRECTANSWER Massage fundus
Use restroom
COLA -CORRECTANSWER Color
Odor
Answers | 2026 Update | 100% Correct-
Galen College of Nursing
Postpartum period -CORRECTANSWER a period of adjustment for parents and their
newborn during the six weeks after birth
Early Maternal Assessment -CORRECTANSWER Vital Signs
Fundal, Lochia, Perineum Assessment
Rubra -CORRECTANSWER Bright Red
1-3 days
Serosa -CORRECTANSWER Pinkish-brown
4-10 days
Alba -CORRECTANSWER Whitish-yellow
10-14 days, can last 3-6 weeks
Temperature above 100.4 -CORRECTANSWER Probable infection
Blood Pressure postpartum -CORRECTANSWER Monitor for preeclampsia
Assess for hypotension
, BP drops possible hemorrhaging
Lochia that is continued flowing -CORRECTANSWER Indicates endometritis
Uterus -CORRECTANSWER Involution
Within 24 hours at umbilicus
2 weeks postpartum should not be felt
BUBBLE-HE -CORRECTANSWER Breasts
Uterus
Bladder
Bowels
Lochia
Episiotomy
Hemorrhoids
Emotional Status
Uterus is boggy -CORRECTANSWER Massage fundus
Use restroom
COLA -CORRECTANSWER Color
Odor
