NSG 432 FINAL EXAM REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026 COMPLETE
REVIEW
◉ umbilical cord care. Answer: clean and dry, avoid use of alcohol-
based products
◉ lochia rubra. Answer: Bright red, clots, 1-3 days after delivery
◉ lochia serosa. Answer: Pinkish/brown, serosanguineous. Lasts
day 4-10 postpartum
◉ lochia alba. Answer: Yellowish, white cream color. Lasts approx 11
days-6 weeks postpartum
◉ moro reflex. Answer: Infant reflex where a baby will startle in
response to a loud sound or sudden movement.
◉ Evaporation. Answer: prevent by drying baby after birth and
wrapping in dry blanket
◉ BPP. Answer: does not determine weight
, ◉ After NST. Answer: do BPP test
◉ Mg sulfate antidote. Answer: calcium gluconate
◉ AFP. Answer: 15-20wks, tests for fetal anomalies
◉ physiologic jaundice. Answer: -Immature liver cannot excrete the
bilirubin as quickly as it is being formed
-Commonly occurs in newborns
-UV light treatments convert bilirubin in the skin to harmless
molecules
- can lead to neuro toxicity
◉ pathologic jaundice. Answer: within first 24hrs of life
◉ cervical cerclage. Answer: suturing the cervix closed to prevent
dilation and premature delivery, at 12-14wks, taken out at 36wks
◉ uterine tachysystole/abnormal FHR. Answer: discontinue
oxytocin
◉ increased risk of PPH. Answer: placenta accreta
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026 COMPLETE
REVIEW
◉ umbilical cord care. Answer: clean and dry, avoid use of alcohol-
based products
◉ lochia rubra. Answer: Bright red, clots, 1-3 days after delivery
◉ lochia serosa. Answer: Pinkish/brown, serosanguineous. Lasts
day 4-10 postpartum
◉ lochia alba. Answer: Yellowish, white cream color. Lasts approx 11
days-6 weeks postpartum
◉ moro reflex. Answer: Infant reflex where a baby will startle in
response to a loud sound or sudden movement.
◉ Evaporation. Answer: prevent by drying baby after birth and
wrapping in dry blanket
◉ BPP. Answer: does not determine weight
, ◉ After NST. Answer: do BPP test
◉ Mg sulfate antidote. Answer: calcium gluconate
◉ AFP. Answer: 15-20wks, tests for fetal anomalies
◉ physiologic jaundice. Answer: -Immature liver cannot excrete the
bilirubin as quickly as it is being formed
-Commonly occurs in newborns
-UV light treatments convert bilirubin in the skin to harmless
molecules
- can lead to neuro toxicity
◉ pathologic jaundice. Answer: within first 24hrs of life
◉ cervical cerclage. Answer: suturing the cervix closed to prevent
dilation and premature delivery, at 12-14wks, taken out at 36wks
◉ uterine tachysystole/abnormal FHR. Answer: discontinue
oxytocin
◉ increased risk of PPH. Answer: placenta accreta
