Postpartum Psychologic
Complications NUR 2712C Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
When a woman is diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD)
with psychotic features, one of the main concerns is that she may:
a. Have outbursts of anger.
b. Neglect her hygiene.
c. Harm her infant.
d. Lose interest in her husband. -
correct answer ✅ANS: C
Thoughts of harm to oneself or the infant are among the most
serious symptoms of PPD and require immediate assessment and
intervention.
Although outbursts of anger, hygiene neglect, and loss of interest in
her husband are attributable to PPD, the major concern would be
the potential to harm herself or her infant.
According to Becks studies, what risk factor for postpartum
depression is likely to have the greatest effect on the womans
condition?
, Postpartum Psychologic
Complications NUR 2712C Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
a. Prenatal depression
b. Single-mother status
c. Low socioeconomic status
d. Unplanned or unwanted pregnancy -
correct answer ✅ANS: A
Prenatal depression has been found by Beck to have the greatest
likely effect.
Single-mother status and low socioeconomic status are small-
relation predictors, as is an unwanted pregnancy.
To provide adequate postpartum care, the nurse should be aware
that postpartum depression (PPD) without psychotic features:
a. Means that the woman is experiencing the baby blues. In
addition she has a visit with a counselor or psychologist.
b. Is more common among older, Caucasian women because they
have higher expectations.
Complications NUR 2712C Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
When a woman is diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD)
with psychotic features, one of the main concerns is that she may:
a. Have outbursts of anger.
b. Neglect her hygiene.
c. Harm her infant.
d. Lose interest in her husband. -
correct answer ✅ANS: C
Thoughts of harm to oneself or the infant are among the most
serious symptoms of PPD and require immediate assessment and
intervention.
Although outbursts of anger, hygiene neglect, and loss of interest in
her husband are attributable to PPD, the major concern would be
the potential to harm herself or her infant.
According to Becks studies, what risk factor for postpartum
depression is likely to have the greatest effect on the womans
condition?
, Postpartum Psychologic
Complications NUR 2712C Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
a. Prenatal depression
b. Single-mother status
c. Low socioeconomic status
d. Unplanned or unwanted pregnancy -
correct answer ✅ANS: A
Prenatal depression has been found by Beck to have the greatest
likely effect.
Single-mother status and low socioeconomic status are small-
relation predictors, as is an unwanted pregnancy.
To provide adequate postpartum care, the nurse should be aware
that postpartum depression (PPD) without psychotic features:
a. Means that the woman is experiencing the baby blues. In
addition she has a visit with a counselor or psychologist.
b. Is more common among older, Caucasian women because they
have higher expectations.
