NU 170 Exam 4 Maternal Baby Nursing
Latest Version 2026 with (Q&A).
The Puerperium period refers to the what - correct answer 6 weeks following birth
The increase in blood volume in pregnancy is what percentage? - correct answer 50 percent
The recommended time frame for becoming pregnant after receiving the rubella vaccine is... -
correct answer 1-3 months
Vaginal discharge that lasts about three days after giving birth is called the Lochia what? -
correct answer Rubra
After birth, the mother's gastrointestinal system resumes normal activity due to - correct
answer decreased progesterone levels.
Hypoglycemia and respiratory distress can occur in the newborn as a result of what - correct
answer Hyperthermia
An umbilical cord with two vessels is associated with - correct answer internal anomalies
The screening test that is mandatory for all newborns in the United States is - correct answer
Phenylketonuria.
Breast fluid containing protective antibodies which is produced immediately after birth is called
- correct answer Colostrum
,The breastfeeding woman need how many more calories than the woman who is not
breasfeeding? - correct answer 500
Which term refers to changes that the reproductive organs undergo after birth to return to pre-
pregnancy size and condition - correct answer Involution
Which of the following is not a sign of newborn hypoglycemia? - correct answer low-pitched cry
The nurse is completing postpartum discharge teach. Which danger sign should the nurse teach
the woman to report? - correct answer prolonged afterpains
Which of these is a sign of hunger in the newborn? - correct answer rooting movements
Afterpains - correct answer Cramping pain after childbirth caused by alternating relaxation and
contraction of uterine muscles.
Ballard score - correct answer test used to estimate gestational age, Most accurate at 12-20 hrs
and is based on sum of neuromuscular and physical maturity score the higher the number the
more mature.
Bonding - correct answer strong emotional tie that forms soon after birth between parents and
newborn
fundus - correct answer rounded upper portion of the uterus
involution of the uterus - correct answer the uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size
lochia - correct answer the postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for 4-6 weeks
after childbirth
, Lochia serosa - correct answer Pinkish/brown, serosanguineous. Lasts day 4-10 postpartum
Lochia alba - correct answer Yellowish, white cream color. Lasts approx 11 days-6 weeks
postpartum
postpartum blues - correct answer A down feeling caused by hormone changes some women
experience within a few days after delivery
endometritis - correct answer inflammation of the endometrium (inner layer of the uterine
wall)
Hematoma - correct answer a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
hypovolemic shock - correct answer shock resulting from blood or fluid loss
Hypovolemic shock treatment - correct answer 1. Control all obvious external bleeding via direct
pressure.
2.Handle the patient gently and keep him or her warm.
3. Start oxygen as soon as you suspect shock, and continue it during transport.
mastitis - correct answer inflammation of the breast
Mastitis treatment - correct answer 1) ABX (usually cephalosporins such as cefazolin/Ancef)
2) warm compresses (use baby diaper with warm water)
*increases circulation to area
*usually done before and during feeding
Latest Version 2026 with (Q&A).
The Puerperium period refers to the what - correct answer 6 weeks following birth
The increase in blood volume in pregnancy is what percentage? - correct answer 50 percent
The recommended time frame for becoming pregnant after receiving the rubella vaccine is... -
correct answer 1-3 months
Vaginal discharge that lasts about three days after giving birth is called the Lochia what? -
correct answer Rubra
After birth, the mother's gastrointestinal system resumes normal activity due to - correct
answer decreased progesterone levels.
Hypoglycemia and respiratory distress can occur in the newborn as a result of what - correct
answer Hyperthermia
An umbilical cord with two vessels is associated with - correct answer internal anomalies
The screening test that is mandatory for all newborns in the United States is - correct answer
Phenylketonuria.
Breast fluid containing protective antibodies which is produced immediately after birth is called
- correct answer Colostrum
,The breastfeeding woman need how many more calories than the woman who is not
breasfeeding? - correct answer 500
Which term refers to changes that the reproductive organs undergo after birth to return to pre-
pregnancy size and condition - correct answer Involution
Which of the following is not a sign of newborn hypoglycemia? - correct answer low-pitched cry
The nurse is completing postpartum discharge teach. Which danger sign should the nurse teach
the woman to report? - correct answer prolonged afterpains
Which of these is a sign of hunger in the newborn? - correct answer rooting movements
Afterpains - correct answer Cramping pain after childbirth caused by alternating relaxation and
contraction of uterine muscles.
Ballard score - correct answer test used to estimate gestational age, Most accurate at 12-20 hrs
and is based on sum of neuromuscular and physical maturity score the higher the number the
more mature.
Bonding - correct answer strong emotional tie that forms soon after birth between parents and
newborn
fundus - correct answer rounded upper portion of the uterus
involution of the uterus - correct answer the uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size
lochia - correct answer the postpartum vaginal discharge that typically continues for 4-6 weeks
after childbirth
, Lochia serosa - correct answer Pinkish/brown, serosanguineous. Lasts day 4-10 postpartum
Lochia alba - correct answer Yellowish, white cream color. Lasts approx 11 days-6 weeks
postpartum
postpartum blues - correct answer A down feeling caused by hormone changes some women
experience within a few days after delivery
endometritis - correct answer inflammation of the endometrium (inner layer of the uterine
wall)
Hematoma - correct answer a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
hypovolemic shock - correct answer shock resulting from blood or fluid loss
Hypovolemic shock treatment - correct answer 1. Control all obvious external bleeding via direct
pressure.
2.Handle the patient gently and keep him or her warm.
3. Start oxygen as soon as you suspect shock, and continue it during transport.
mastitis - correct answer inflammation of the breast
Mastitis treatment - correct answer 1) ABX (usually cephalosporins such as cefazolin/Ancef)
2) warm compresses (use baby diaper with warm water)
*increases circulation to area
*usually done before and during feeding
