NUR 230 MATERNAL EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATED | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS - GALEN
COLLEGE OF NURSING.
Changes in Reproductive system: Uterus - (answer)Involution - return of uterus to prepregnant state
Uterus may rise above the umbilicus by 1cm within the first 12 hours
Within 24 hours should be at umbilicus (the level of a 20 week gestation)
Uterine involution should occur at a rate of 1-2 cm per day and at 2 weeks postpartum should not be felt
externally
BUBBLEEE Assessment - (answer)Breasts
Uterus
Bladder
Bowel
Lochia
Episiotomy
Epidural Site
Emotional Status
PROMOTING RECOVERY AND SELF-CARE (Activity and Rest) - (answer)•Encourage early and frequent
ambulation
•Rest as much as possible, sleep when infant sleeps
PROMOTING RECOVERY AND SELF-CARE (Nourishment) - (answer)•Formula Feeding Mom
•Breastfeeding Mom
PROMOTING RECOVERY AND SELF-CARE (Elimination) - (answer)•Voiding Patterns
•Bowel Patterns
PROMOTING RECOVERY AND SELF-CARE (Perineal Care) - (answer)•Perineal Hygiene
, NUR 230 MATERNAL EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATED | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS - GALEN
COLLEGE OF NURSING.
•Topical Medications
•Ice Packs
•Sitz Baths
Bladder and Bowel - (answer)•COCA- Color, odor, consistency, amount; Time of last void/BM
•Distended bladder
•Flatus
•Auscultate bowel sounds
Lochia - (answer)•Rubra- 1-4 days, bright red
•Serosa- 4-10 days, pink to brown
•Alba- 10 days to 6 weeks, white to yellowish
•Odor similar to menstrual flow, foul odor indicates infection
•Presence of clots
Early postpartum hemorrhage - (answer)•Within first 24 hours
•Most common cause is uterine atony
Early Postpartum Hemorrhage Risk Factors - (answer)-macrosomia
-multiple gestation
-polyhydramnios
-chorioamnionitis
-prolonged labor
-use of Magnesium sulfate
-use of oxytocin (Pitocin)
2026 UPDATED | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS - GALEN
COLLEGE OF NURSING.
Changes in Reproductive system: Uterus - (answer)Involution - return of uterus to prepregnant state
Uterus may rise above the umbilicus by 1cm within the first 12 hours
Within 24 hours should be at umbilicus (the level of a 20 week gestation)
Uterine involution should occur at a rate of 1-2 cm per day and at 2 weeks postpartum should not be felt
externally
BUBBLEEE Assessment - (answer)Breasts
Uterus
Bladder
Bowel
Lochia
Episiotomy
Epidural Site
Emotional Status
PROMOTING RECOVERY AND SELF-CARE (Activity and Rest) - (answer)•Encourage early and frequent
ambulation
•Rest as much as possible, sleep when infant sleeps
PROMOTING RECOVERY AND SELF-CARE (Nourishment) - (answer)•Formula Feeding Mom
•Breastfeeding Mom
PROMOTING RECOVERY AND SELF-CARE (Elimination) - (answer)•Voiding Patterns
•Bowel Patterns
PROMOTING RECOVERY AND SELF-CARE (Perineal Care) - (answer)•Perineal Hygiene
, NUR 230 MATERNAL EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATED | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS - GALEN
COLLEGE OF NURSING.
•Topical Medications
•Ice Packs
•Sitz Baths
Bladder and Bowel - (answer)•COCA- Color, odor, consistency, amount; Time of last void/BM
•Distended bladder
•Flatus
•Auscultate bowel sounds
Lochia - (answer)•Rubra- 1-4 days, bright red
•Serosa- 4-10 days, pink to brown
•Alba- 10 days to 6 weeks, white to yellowish
•Odor similar to menstrual flow, foul odor indicates infection
•Presence of clots
Early postpartum hemorrhage - (answer)•Within first 24 hours
•Most common cause is uterine atony
Early Postpartum Hemorrhage Risk Factors - (answer)-macrosomia
-multiple gestation
-polyhydramnios
-chorioamnionitis
-prolonged labor
-use of Magnesium sulfate
-use of oxytocin (Pitocin)
