PN 3006 - Maternity & Pediatric Questions With Correct Answers.

PN 3006 - Maternity & Pediatric
Questions With Correct Answers.
Abruptio Placenta - ANSWER- premature separation of the placenta from the uterine
wall

Signs & Symptoms of Abruptio Placenta - ANSWER- Back & abdominal pain, vaginal
bleeding, fast constant contractions

Placenta Previa - ANSWER- implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in
the lower region of the uterus

Preeclampsia - ANSWER- a complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension,
edema, and proteinuria

Ectopic Pregnancy - ANSWER- implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than
the normal uterine location

Maternal Nesting - ANSWER- High burst of energy prior to labor

First Stage of Labor - ANSWER- Cervical dilation (Latent 0-3cm, Active 4-7cm,
Transitional 8-10cm)

Second Stage of Labor - ANSWER- Starts with complete cervical dilation & ends with
delivery of the fetus

Third Stage of Labor - ANSWER- Begins with birth of infant & ends with delivery of
placenta.

Fourth Stage of Labor - ANSWER- begins with the delivery of the placenta & includes at
least the first 2 hours after birth

BUBBLE HE - ANSWER- B: Breast
U: Uterus
B: Bladder
B: Bowel
L: Lochia
E: Episiotomy
H: Hemorrhoids (Homan's Sign)
E: Emotional Status

Assessment post-delivery - ANSWER- q15min for 1 hour