NUR254 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS |GRADED A+
Lochia Rubra - Correct Answer -bright red bleeding 3-4 days after birth
Lochia Serosa - Correct Answer -light brown/pink lasts 4-10 days
Lochia Alba - Correct Answer -yellow/white discharge 10 days after delivery
Postpaturm Uterus - Correct Answer -12 hrs: 1 cm above umbilicus
- fundus descends 1-2cm every 24 hrs.
vagina after birth - Correct Answer -- vaginal dryness (use lube)
episiotomy - Correct Answer -heals within 2-3 weeks (may take 4-6)
- proper hygiene
- prevent infection
hemorrhoids - Correct Answer -- witch hazel
- stool softener
- sitz bath
pelvic muscle support - Correct Answer -- stress incontenance
- takes 6 months
**kegel exercises**
Nonbreastfeeding mothers - Correct Answer -- ovulation occurs 27 days after birth
1
, - use of birth control
- breast binder, fitted bra, cabbage leaves, avoid nipple stimulation, avoid suckling
Urinary - Correct Answer -have mom void before fundal rubs
Appetite - Correct Answer -- make sure bowel sounds are present
Vitals after birth - Correct Answer -temp: < 100.4
pulse: 50-90, elevated first hr, bradycardia normal (40-50 bpm)
respirations: within normal range (16-20)
BP: increase 5%, hypotension normal after birth
Blood components - Correct Answer -WBC: 5,000-15,000
HGB: 12-18
Hematocrit: 37-52
platelets: 150-400
RBC: 4.6-6.1
varicose veins: common in pregnancy
Immune system - Correct Answer --lupus/ MS
- high risk for flare-ups
Maintaining uterine tone - Correct Answer -- fundal rub
- prevent bladder distention
- oxytocin
Hypovolemic Shock - Correct Answer -SXS: lots of bleeding, pt states feeling funny, seeing star, light
headed, cool, clammy, pulse increase, BP decreases
NI: uterine atony- massage, oxygen, put on side/ elevate legs, IV, blood, monitor VS, monitor urine
output
2
ACCURATE ANSWERS |GRADED A+
Lochia Rubra - Correct Answer -bright red bleeding 3-4 days after birth
Lochia Serosa - Correct Answer -light brown/pink lasts 4-10 days
Lochia Alba - Correct Answer -yellow/white discharge 10 days after delivery
Postpaturm Uterus - Correct Answer -12 hrs: 1 cm above umbilicus
- fundus descends 1-2cm every 24 hrs.
vagina after birth - Correct Answer -- vaginal dryness (use lube)
episiotomy - Correct Answer -heals within 2-3 weeks (may take 4-6)
- proper hygiene
- prevent infection
hemorrhoids - Correct Answer -- witch hazel
- stool softener
- sitz bath
pelvic muscle support - Correct Answer -- stress incontenance
- takes 6 months
**kegel exercises**
Nonbreastfeeding mothers - Correct Answer -- ovulation occurs 27 days after birth
1
, - use of birth control
- breast binder, fitted bra, cabbage leaves, avoid nipple stimulation, avoid suckling
Urinary - Correct Answer -have mom void before fundal rubs
Appetite - Correct Answer -- make sure bowel sounds are present
Vitals after birth - Correct Answer -temp: < 100.4
pulse: 50-90, elevated first hr, bradycardia normal (40-50 bpm)
respirations: within normal range (16-20)
BP: increase 5%, hypotension normal after birth
Blood components - Correct Answer -WBC: 5,000-15,000
HGB: 12-18
Hematocrit: 37-52
platelets: 150-400
RBC: 4.6-6.1
varicose veins: common in pregnancy
Immune system - Correct Answer --lupus/ MS
- high risk for flare-ups
Maintaining uterine tone - Correct Answer -- fundal rub
- prevent bladder distention
- oxytocin
Hypovolemic Shock - Correct Answer -SXS: lots of bleeding, pt states feeling funny, seeing star, light
headed, cool, clammy, pulse increase, BP decreases
NI: uterine atony- massage, oxygen, put on side/ elevate legs, IV, blood, monitor VS, monitor urine
output
2
