KnoowyQuizletix EXAMS 2025
HERZING UNIVERSITY ATI POSTPARTUM CARE ACTUAL
EXAM 2025||145 QUESTIONS ANSWERED
1. Which laboratory test is primarily monitored to assess the effectiveness of
heparin therapy in a postpartum client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Prothrombin time
International normalized ratio
Activated partial thromboplastin time
Platelet count
2. A postpartum mother is struggling with low milk supply despite frequent
breastfeeding. If she begins to supplement with formula, what potential
consequence should she be aware of regarding her milk production?
Her milk supply may increase due to reduced stress.
Her milk supply may decrease due to less nipple stimulation.
Her milk supply will remain unchanged as formula does not affect
breastfeeding.
Her milk supply may increase as she will have more time to rest.
3. What is the typical appearance and timing of transitional stool in
newborns?
Thick, yellow, passed on the 1st-2nd day
Thin, slimy, brownish green, passed 3rd-6th day
Watery, clear, passed on the 7th-10th day
Dark, tarry, passed immediately after birth
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4. Which of the following is an acronym or mnemonic associated with
newborn assessment?
APGAR
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DOT
ADPIE
PICA
5. This milk occurs after colostrum and lasts for approximately two weeks. It
includes high levels of fat, lactose, and water-soluble vitamins and contains
more calories than colostrum.
Mature Milk
Secondary Milk
Transitional Milk
Hind-Milk
6. Newborn physiological jaundice is characterized by:
onset by day 2-4 of life, indirect bilirubine under 12% in fades by
day 10
onset by day 5-6 of life, indirect bilirubine under 16% in fades by day
14
onset by day 6-7 of life, indirect bilirubine under 15% in fades by day
12
onset by day 2-4 of life, indirect bilirubine under 14% in fades by day
10
onset by day 3-4 of life, indirect bilirubine under 12% in fades by day
7
7. A postpartum nurse is monitoring a patient who had a C-section and is
concerned about the risk of superficial venous thrombosis. If the nurse
observes swelling and redness in the patient's left leg, what should be the
nurse's immediate course of action?
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Document the findings and continue to monitor.
Apply ice to the affected area and advise the patient to rest.
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HERZING UNIVERSITY ATI POSTPARTUM CARE ACTUAL
EXAM 2025||145 QUESTIONS ANSWERED
1. Which laboratory test is primarily monitored to assess the effectiveness of
heparin therapy in a postpartum client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Prothrombin time
International normalized ratio
Activated partial thromboplastin time
Platelet count
2. A postpartum mother is struggling with low milk supply despite frequent
breastfeeding. If she begins to supplement with formula, what potential
consequence should she be aware of regarding her milk production?
Her milk supply may increase due to reduced stress.
Her milk supply may decrease due to less nipple stimulation.
Her milk supply will remain unchanged as formula does not affect
breastfeeding.
Her milk supply may increase as she will have more time to rest.
3. What is the typical appearance and timing of transitional stool in
newborns?
Thick, yellow, passed on the 1st-2nd day
Thin, slimy, brownish green, passed 3rd-6th day
Watery, clear, passed on the 7th-10th day
Dark, tarry, passed immediately after birth
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4. Which of the following is an acronym or mnemonic associated with
newborn assessment?
APGAR
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DOT
ADPIE
PICA
5. This milk occurs after colostrum and lasts for approximately two weeks. It
includes high levels of fat, lactose, and water-soluble vitamins and contains
more calories than colostrum.
Mature Milk
Secondary Milk
Transitional Milk
Hind-Milk
6. Newborn physiological jaundice is characterized by:
onset by day 2-4 of life, indirect bilirubine under 12% in fades by
day 10
onset by day 5-6 of life, indirect bilirubine under 16% in fades by day
14
onset by day 6-7 of life, indirect bilirubine under 15% in fades by day
12
onset by day 2-4 of life, indirect bilirubine under 14% in fades by day
10
onset by day 3-4 of life, indirect bilirubine under 12% in fades by day
7
7. A postpartum nurse is monitoring a patient who had a C-section and is
concerned about the risk of superficial venous thrombosis. If the nurse
observes swelling and redness in the patient's left leg, what should be the
nurse's immediate course of action?
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Document the findings and continue to monitor.
Apply ice to the affected area and advise the patient to rest.
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