Nursing of a woman who is about to or has already given birth requires special care and attention. A nurse can give some information to the Mother that will help them through the process. The quiz below is best suited to test a nurse’s ability to do so. Give it a try!
An intrauterine device (IUD).
Diaphragm
The progesterone-only mini pill
The combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill
“You should not exercise while you are breastfeeding.”
“You will need to wait until after your 6-week postpartum checkup.”
“Once your lochia has stopped you can begin exercising.”
“Simple abdominal and pelvic exercises can begin right now.”
Regain tone within the first week after birth.
Regain tone as the client loses the weight gained.
Remain permanently separated giving the abdomen a slight bulge.
Regain pre-pregnancy tone with exercise.
Decrease fluid intake to 1,000 mL every 24 hours.
Limit ambulation to bathroom privileges only.
Instruct the client on a high-fiber diet and administer stool softeners.
Monitor the uterus for firmness every 2 hours.
Documenting the information in the client’s healthcare records.
Assessing the client’s bowel sounds
Administering a laxative that has been ordered on an as needed basis
Notifying the health-care practitioner immediately
Uterine hypoplasia
Uterine dysfunction
Uterine atony
Uterine dystocia.
Increase the IV infusion rate
Administer oxygen at 3 to 4L/min via nasal cannula
Monitor heart rate every five minutes
Administer an oxytoxic drug via IV
Marked fatigue.
Reduced urinary output.
Uterine contractions.
Puerperal rash.
Applying an ice pack to the perineum
Applying a warm pack
Providing the client with a plastic donut cushion to be used when sitting
Teaching the client to relax her buttocks before sitting in a chair
Burning on urination
Edema of the area.
Rigid abdomen.
Site tenderness.
“You need to perform hand hygiene before caring for your children and after toileting and perineal care.”
“Your husband should provide all of the care for both children until your infection is gone.”
“No precautions are necessary since you are taking antibiotics.”
“You should wear a mask when caring for your newborn and toddler.”
“Have you passed any clots?”
“When was the last time you changed your peri pad?”
“Are you having uterine cramping?”
“Are you having any difficulty emptying your bladder?”
Stroke the lateral sole on the side of the small toe toward and across the ball of the foot.
Place a finger in each hand.
Place a nipple in the neonate's mouth.
Run a finger down the neonate's back.
Bulging.
Complete closure.
Softness.
Depression.
“Your stretch marks may become lighter in color if you keep that area of your skin hydrated.”
“Your stretch marks should totally disappear over the next month.”
“Your stretch marks will fade to pale white over the next 3 to 6 months.”
“Your stretch marks will always appear raised and reddened.”
Pink stains in the diaper.
Temperature instability.
Meconium stools.
Development of erythema toxicum.
Encourage intake of water and other fluids.
Request an infectious disease consult from the doctor.
Notify the doctor to get an order for acetaminophen.
Provide the woman with cool compresses.
“Most women who bottle feed their infants can expect their periods to return within 6 to 10 weeks after birth.”
“You will notice a change in your vaginal discharge from pink to white; once that happens your period should return within a week.”
“Your period should return a few days after your lochial discharge stops.”
“Bottle feeding will delay the return of a normal menstrual cycle until 6 months post-birth.”
Lochia alba.
Lochia rubra.
Lochia serosa.
Absence of lochia.
Repeatedly telling her husband that she wanted a girl
Calling the baby by name
Asking the licensed practical nurse (LPN) about how to change her infant’s diaper
Comparing her baby’s nose to her brother’s nose
“Engorgement usually occurs immediately after birth, so if you don’t have it yet you probably won’t develop it.”
“Development of engorgement is familial; if you had it with your last pregnancy there probably is no way to avoid it with this birth.”
“Once you have recovered from the birth I will help you bind your breasts.”
“You should put on a supportive bra as soon as possible and wear it continuously for the next 1 to 2 weeks.”
Take the client's temperature rectally after delivery.
Be aware that the client's temperature may be lower than normal.
Monitor vital signs every 4 hours after delivery.
Suspect postpartum infection with any elevation in temperature above 100.4F after the first 24 hours.
Hypoxia.
Jaundice.
Anemia.
Red blood cell destruction.
Soft, boggy uterus.
A postpartum hemorrhage.
Pain.
Premature uterine contractions.
Battledore placenta
Placenta circumvallata
Placenta accreta
Placenta succenturiata