NCM 109 - MIDTERMS QUIZ 2
Questions and All Correct Answers
2026 Updated.
A postpartum nurse is assessing a mother who delivered a healthy newborn infant by C-section.
The nurse is assessing for signs and symptoms of superficial venous thrombosis. Which of the
following signs or symptoms would the nurse note if superficial venous thrombosis were
present?
A. Coolness of the calf area
B. Paleness of the calf area
C. Palpable dorsalis pedis pulses
D. Enlarged, hardened veins - Answer D. Enlarged, hardened veins
he following increase the risk for puerperal endometritis. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:
A. Group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus colonization
B. HIV
C. Herpes infection
D. UTI - Answer A. Group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus colonization
B. HIV
D. UTI
Frances is a post partum patient with DM. On her 2nd day after delivery, she is febrile at 38.6 C,
with scant and foul odor lochia. Her OB suspects infection. Which among these orders by her
OB should the nurse prioritize?
A. Administer Forgram
B. Submit lochia and urine for CS
C. Monitor Frances' temperature
D. Encourage her to increase oral fluid intake - Answer B. Submit lochia and urine for CS
Patient Karen eventually had a cesarean delivery. As a nurse, you anticipated an average blood
loss of:
A. 450-500ml
, B. 500-600ml
C. 800-1000ml
D. 1100-1500ml - Answer C. 800-1000ml
The postpartum nurse is assessing a client who delivered a healthy infant by cesarean section
for signs and symptoms of superficial venous thrombosis. Which sign would the nurse note if
superficial venous thrombosis were present?
A. Paleness of the calf area
B. Coolness of the calf area
C. Enlarged, hardened veins
D. Palpable dorsalis pedis pulses - Answer C. Enlarged, hardened veins
Krizzea is a post partum patient with cystitis. Upon assessment, the nurse would expect to note
the following:
A. Frequency, urgency, dehydration, nausea, chills, and flank pain
B. Dehydration, hypertension, dysuria, suprapubic pain, chills and fever
C. Nocturia, frequency, urgency dysuria, hematuria, fever and suprapubic pain
D. High fever, chills, flank pain nausea, vomiting, dysuria and frequency - Answer C. Nocturia,
frequency, urgency dysuria, hematuria, fever and suprapubic pain
Which of the following best defines sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
A. Death in a child under 1 year of age due to a previously unidentified congenital heart disease
B. Death in a child under 2 years of age due to a previously unidentified congenital heart disease
C. Unexplained death in a seemingly healthy child under 1 year of age
D. Unexplained death in a seemingly healthy child under 2 years of age - Answer C.
Unexplained death in a seemingly healthy child under 1 year of age
Patient Joana G3P2 31wks AOG, known case of placenta percreta was transported in to delivery
room for emergency cesarean section. From endorsement to delivery of the baby, massive
blood loss and uterine atony is noted despite administration of uterotonic agents. The
Obstetrician-gynecologist decided to perform a hysterectomy
A. Facilitate obtaining of consent for the hysterectomy procedure
B. Prepare for blood transfusion
Questions and All Correct Answers
2026 Updated.
A postpartum nurse is assessing a mother who delivered a healthy newborn infant by C-section.
The nurse is assessing for signs and symptoms of superficial venous thrombosis. Which of the
following signs or symptoms would the nurse note if superficial venous thrombosis were
present?
A. Coolness of the calf area
B. Paleness of the calf area
C. Palpable dorsalis pedis pulses
D. Enlarged, hardened veins - Answer D. Enlarged, hardened veins
he following increase the risk for puerperal endometritis. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:
A. Group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus colonization
B. HIV
C. Herpes infection
D. UTI - Answer A. Group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus colonization
B. HIV
D. UTI
Frances is a post partum patient with DM. On her 2nd day after delivery, she is febrile at 38.6 C,
with scant and foul odor lochia. Her OB suspects infection. Which among these orders by her
OB should the nurse prioritize?
A. Administer Forgram
B. Submit lochia and urine for CS
C. Monitor Frances' temperature
D. Encourage her to increase oral fluid intake - Answer B. Submit lochia and urine for CS
Patient Karen eventually had a cesarean delivery. As a nurse, you anticipated an average blood
loss of:
A. 450-500ml
, B. 500-600ml
C. 800-1000ml
D. 1100-1500ml - Answer C. 800-1000ml
The postpartum nurse is assessing a client who delivered a healthy infant by cesarean section
for signs and symptoms of superficial venous thrombosis. Which sign would the nurse note if
superficial venous thrombosis were present?
A. Paleness of the calf area
B. Coolness of the calf area
C. Enlarged, hardened veins
D. Palpable dorsalis pedis pulses - Answer C. Enlarged, hardened veins
Krizzea is a post partum patient with cystitis. Upon assessment, the nurse would expect to note
the following:
A. Frequency, urgency, dehydration, nausea, chills, and flank pain
B. Dehydration, hypertension, dysuria, suprapubic pain, chills and fever
C. Nocturia, frequency, urgency dysuria, hematuria, fever and suprapubic pain
D. High fever, chills, flank pain nausea, vomiting, dysuria and frequency - Answer C. Nocturia,
frequency, urgency dysuria, hematuria, fever and suprapubic pain
Which of the following best defines sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
A. Death in a child under 1 year of age due to a previously unidentified congenital heart disease
B. Death in a child under 2 years of age due to a previously unidentified congenital heart disease
C. Unexplained death in a seemingly healthy child under 1 year of age
D. Unexplained death in a seemingly healthy child under 2 years of age - Answer C.
Unexplained death in a seemingly healthy child under 1 year of age
Patient Joana G3P2 31wks AOG, known case of placenta percreta was transported in to delivery
room for emergency cesarean section. From endorsement to delivery of the baby, massive
blood loss and uterine atony is noted despite administration of uterotonic agents. The
Obstetrician-gynecologist decided to perform a hysterectomy
A. Facilitate obtaining of consent for the hysterectomy procedure
B. Prepare for blood transfusion
