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NUR 254 Exam 2 Exam Questions and
Answers A+ Graded (2025)
Postpartum period - CORRECT ANSWER-a period of adjustment for parents and
their newborn during the six weeks after birth
Early Maternal Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Vital Signs
Fundal, Lochia, Perineum Assessment
Rubra - CORRECT ANSWER-Bright Red
1-3 days
Serosa - CORRECT ANSWER-Pinkish-brown
4-10 days
Alba - CORRECT ANSWER-Whitish-yellow
10-14 days, can last 3-6 weeks
Temperature above 100.4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Probable infection
Blood Pressure postpartum - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor for preeclampsia
Assess for hypotension
BP drops possible hemorrhaging
Lochia that is continued flowing - CORRECT ANSWER-Indicates endometritis
Uterus - CORRECT ANSWER-Involution
Within 24 hours at umbilicus
2 weeks postpartum should not be felt
BUBBLE-HE - CORRECT ANSWER-Breasts
Uterus
Bladder
Bowels
Lochia
Episiotomy
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Hemorrhoids
Emotional Status
Uterus is boggy - CORRECT ANSWER-Massage fundus
Use restroom
COLA - CORRECT ANSWER-Color
Odor
Last Void/BM
Amount
Heavy Bleeding - CORRECT ANSWER-Saturated in 15 minutes or less & pooling
of blood requires immediate intervention & notifying MD
REEDA - CORRECT ANSWER-redness, edema, ecchymosis, drainage,
approximation
Can lead to infection
Return to nonpregnant state - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased HR
Decreased Blood Volume
Increased Sweating
Promoting Recovery & self care - CORRECT ANSWER--Activity and rest
-Nourishment
-Elimination
-Perineal care
Adolescents - CORRECT ANSWER-Consumed with themselves
Someone else is caring for baby
Needs extra encouragement
AMA - CORRECT ANSWER-Gestational Conditions
Rubins Maternal Tasks Phase 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Taking in
Taking a minute to understand she had a baby
Rubins Maternal Tasks Phase 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Taking Hold
Doing baby's care & feeding
Rubins Maternal Tasks Phase 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Letting Go
Letting others hold or care for baby
Uterine Atony - CORRECT ANSWER-inability of the uterus to contract effectively
Early Postpartum Hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWER-First 24 hours
Common Cause: Uterine Atony
Late Postpartum Hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWER-24 hours to 12 weeks after
birth.
NUR 254 Exam 2 Exam Questions and
Answers A+ Graded (2025)
Postpartum period - CORRECT ANSWER-a period of adjustment for parents and
their newborn during the six weeks after birth
Early Maternal Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Vital Signs
Fundal, Lochia, Perineum Assessment
Rubra - CORRECT ANSWER-Bright Red
1-3 days
Serosa - CORRECT ANSWER-Pinkish-brown
4-10 days
Alba - CORRECT ANSWER-Whitish-yellow
10-14 days, can last 3-6 weeks
Temperature above 100.4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Probable infection
Blood Pressure postpartum - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor for preeclampsia
Assess for hypotension
BP drops possible hemorrhaging
Lochia that is continued flowing - CORRECT ANSWER-Indicates endometritis
Uterus - CORRECT ANSWER-Involution
Within 24 hours at umbilicus
2 weeks postpartum should not be felt
BUBBLE-HE - CORRECT ANSWER-Breasts
Uterus
Bladder
Bowels
Lochia
Episiotomy
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Hemorrhoids
Emotional Status
Uterus is boggy - CORRECT ANSWER-Massage fundus
Use restroom
COLA - CORRECT ANSWER-Color
Odor
Last Void/BM
Amount
Heavy Bleeding - CORRECT ANSWER-Saturated in 15 minutes or less & pooling
of blood requires immediate intervention & notifying MD
REEDA - CORRECT ANSWER-redness, edema, ecchymosis, drainage,
approximation
Can lead to infection
Return to nonpregnant state - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased HR
Decreased Blood Volume
Increased Sweating
Promoting Recovery & self care - CORRECT ANSWER--Activity and rest
-Nourishment
-Elimination
-Perineal care
Adolescents - CORRECT ANSWER-Consumed with themselves
Someone else is caring for baby
Needs extra encouragement
AMA - CORRECT ANSWER-Gestational Conditions
Rubins Maternal Tasks Phase 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Taking in
Taking a minute to understand she had a baby
Rubins Maternal Tasks Phase 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Taking Hold
Doing baby's care & feeding
Rubins Maternal Tasks Phase 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Letting Go
Letting others hold or care for baby
Uterine Atony - CORRECT ANSWER-inability of the uterus to contract effectively
Early Postpartum Hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWER-First 24 hours
Common Cause: Uterine Atony
Late Postpartum Hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWER-24 hours to 12 weeks after
birth.
