NUR166 PRACTICAL NURSE ACTUAL SCRIPT
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
◉ Where do you palpate the uterus the day of birth? Answer:
Midline at the umbilicus
◉ Where should the fundus be 2 days after birth? Answer: 2 finger
breaths (widths) below the umbilicus
◉ If the uterus isn't contracted, is 1 finger breath above the
umbilicus and to the side Answer: This means patient has a full
bladder- have them empty their bladder and recheck
◉ How would you instruct postpartum peri care? Answer: Use a
warm bottle of water every time they void.
◉ You have a postpartum patient who is bottle feeding. When should
she expect her period again? Answer: 5 weeks if bottle feeding, 8
weeks if breast feeding
◉ When doing a newborn assessment, how many vessels should at
the umbilicus? Answer: 3 (2 arteries and 1 vein)
,◉ You have a postpartum patient who has shortness of breath and
an O2 of 84%, how do you position them? Answer: High fowlers
◉ You are caring for a one day postpartum patient. In the last 4
hours she has had bright red lochia. What do you do? Answer:
Assess the fundus to see if it is boggy.
◉ A patient is at home and 5 days postpartum has pink lochia with
an odor. What should she do? Answer: Call and get an appointment
with her doctor today.
◉ When does a mother not get a Rhogam shot? Answer: No Rhogam
shot if mom's blood type and baby's blood type are both negative.
◉ If a baby is stillborn and parents still want to hold it, what do you
do? Answer: Swaddle him/her, keep them warm and give him/her to
the parents for as long as they want
◉ What do we need to teach the patient about constipation?
Answer: A lot of fluids; high fiber diet; increased activity; and using a
stool softener as a last resort
, ◉ When discharging a postpartum patient, what education should
we give? Answer: watch for: Swelling in the calves; fever over 101; &
foul smelling discharge
◉ What do you give a toddler who likes finger foods and is a
vegetarian? Answer: Give supplements
◉ You are caring for postpartum patient who has a bright red
saturated pad. What do you do? Answer: Assess the fundus
◉ How do you know when a toddler is ready to be toilet trained?
Answer: When they stay dry overnight and are able to communicate
that they need to go to the bathroom.
◉ Why do toddlers throw temper tantrums? Answer: when they are
frustrated
◉ What is the leading cause of death in infants? Answer: Accidents
because they are so low to the ground and they are curious
◉ Parallel play Answer: Playing side-by-side, but not interactively
◉ Late pre-k/schoolage Answer: Grow mostly in legs and double
their 1 year weight by age 5
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
◉ Where do you palpate the uterus the day of birth? Answer:
Midline at the umbilicus
◉ Where should the fundus be 2 days after birth? Answer: 2 finger
breaths (widths) below the umbilicus
◉ If the uterus isn't contracted, is 1 finger breath above the
umbilicus and to the side Answer: This means patient has a full
bladder- have them empty their bladder and recheck
◉ How would you instruct postpartum peri care? Answer: Use a
warm bottle of water every time they void.
◉ You have a postpartum patient who is bottle feeding. When should
she expect her period again? Answer: 5 weeks if bottle feeding, 8
weeks if breast feeding
◉ When doing a newborn assessment, how many vessels should at
the umbilicus? Answer: 3 (2 arteries and 1 vein)
,◉ You have a postpartum patient who has shortness of breath and
an O2 of 84%, how do you position them? Answer: High fowlers
◉ You are caring for a one day postpartum patient. In the last 4
hours she has had bright red lochia. What do you do? Answer:
Assess the fundus to see if it is boggy.
◉ A patient is at home and 5 days postpartum has pink lochia with
an odor. What should she do? Answer: Call and get an appointment
with her doctor today.
◉ When does a mother not get a Rhogam shot? Answer: No Rhogam
shot if mom's blood type and baby's blood type are both negative.
◉ If a baby is stillborn and parents still want to hold it, what do you
do? Answer: Swaddle him/her, keep them warm and give him/her to
the parents for as long as they want
◉ What do we need to teach the patient about constipation?
Answer: A lot of fluids; high fiber diet; increased activity; and using a
stool softener as a last resort
, ◉ When discharging a postpartum patient, what education should
we give? Answer: watch for: Swelling in the calves; fever over 101; &
foul smelling discharge
◉ What do you give a toddler who likes finger foods and is a
vegetarian? Answer: Give supplements
◉ You are caring for postpartum patient who has a bright red
saturated pad. What do you do? Answer: Assess the fundus
◉ How do you know when a toddler is ready to be toilet trained?
Answer: When they stay dry overnight and are able to communicate
that they need to go to the bathroom.
◉ Why do toddlers throw temper tantrums? Answer: when they are
frustrated
◉ What is the leading cause of death in infants? Answer: Accidents
because they are so low to the ground and they are curious
◉ Parallel play Answer: Playing side-by-side, but not interactively
◉ Late pre-k/schoolage Answer: Grow mostly in legs and double
their 1 year weight by age 5
