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NSG 432 Exam 2 (2026) – 200+ Q&A | Postpartum Care, Newborn Assessment, Jaundice & Breastfeeding

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This document provides a comprehensive and in-depth set of over 200 exam-style questions with correct answers for NSG 432 Exam 2, focusing on postpartum nursing care and neonatal assessment. It covers essential topics such as uterine involution, lochia stages, postpartum complications (hemorrhage, infection, DVT), and maternal physiological changes after delivery. As demonstrated throughout pages 1–18 of , the content integrates foundational postpartum concepts with practical nursing interventions, including fundal assessment, lactation physiology (prolactin, engorgement), and discharge teaching. The material is aligned with standard nursing textbooks such as Maternal Child Nursing Care (Perry, Hockenberry, Lowdermilk & Wilson) and Varney’s Midwifery. It emphasizes high-yield clinical topics including newborn assessment (APGAR scoring, reflexes, vital signs), neonatal complications (respiratory distress syndrome, hypoglycemia, jaundice), and thermoregulation (cold stress, brown fat metabolism). Additional key areas include breastfeeding guidelines, contraindications (HIV, infections), newborn medications (vitamin K, erythromycin, Hep B), and screening tools such as the Ballard score and Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale. This document is ideal for: Nursing students enrolled in NSG 432 or Maternal-Newborn Nursing courses BSN and ADN students studying postpartum and neonatal care NCLEX-RN and HESI exam candidates Students preparing for OB/pediatrics exams Healthcare students focusing on newborn assessment and maternal recovery It can be used as a complete study guide, revision tool, or practice exam bank to reinforce postpartum and neonatal nursing concepts. The structured Q&A format enhances clinical reasoning, supports retention of high-yield topics, and prepares students for both academic exams and real-world clinical practice. Keywords: postpartum care, uterine involution, lochia stages, postpartum hemorrhage, neonatal assessment, APGAR score, newborn reflexes, neonatal jaundice, breastfeeding nursing, lactation physiology, hypoglycemia newborn, thermoregulation newborn, ballard score, maternal recovery, newborn medications, nursing exam questions

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involution - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔return of the uterus to non pregnant state after

birth


where is fundus post delivery - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔U-2


2 cm below the umbilicus


how far does the umbilicus move every 24 hours - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔about 1

cm

,subinvolution - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔failure of uterus to return to its non pregnant

state


what can cause subinvolution - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔retained placenta

fragments, infection


when is afterpains more noticable - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Macrosomia


multifetal

multiparity

polyhydramnios


lochia rubra ** - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔red


what's seen throughout hospital stay


lochia serosa ** - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔pinkish brown color


after 3-4 days


lochia alba ** - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔yellow-white


after 10-14 days

lasts 4-8 weeks


can lochia have odor - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔if it does, it indicates infection

, when does cervix shorten and firm - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔12-18 hours post

partum


uterus is hard and firm but bleeding - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔cervical tear


call HCP, monitor vitals


how often do you check the fundus after birth ** - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Q15 min


when do abdomen muscles return to non pregnancy strength - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔6 weeks


hormone for milk production ** - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔prolactin


when is estrogen and progesterone the lowest - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1 week

post partum

can lactating or nonlactating women become pregnant quicker - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔nonlactating


ovulation can occur as fast as 27 days after birth


what poses the largest hemmorhage risk - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔full bladder


last thing to come back after anesthesia - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔urge to void




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