NURS 450 - Exam 3 Post
Partum & Infant Feeding
1. What time of day do more out-of-hospital births occur?: More out-of-hospital births occur during midnight (11pm-1am),
pre-dawn (3-4am), noon (11am-1pm), and dusk (6-8pm).
2. What are potential outcomes of a C-section?: A C-section may result in a greater risk of breathing problems for the baby,
maternal infection (endometritis), and decreased maternal-infant bonding.
3. What is an episiotomy?: An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum during childbirth, which can cause pain
and complications after birth.
4. What are the effects of using forceps or vacuum extraction?: Using forceps or vacuum extraction may prevent an
episiotomy, reduce the chance of having a C-section, cause meconium aspiration syndrome, and prolong the second stage of
labor.
5. What is vernix?: Vernix is a protective waxy white coating on newborn skin that helps with thermoregulation. 6. When is
the APGAR score assessed?: The APGAR score is assessed immediately at birth and again at 1 minute and 5 minutes of life.
7. What is newborn jaundice?: Newborn jaundice is common and uncomplicated for most babies, but it can lead to serious
problems if not monitored.
8. What is the purpose of a Vitamin K injection for newborns?: The Vitamin K injection promotes clotting in newborns.
9. What are the potential outcomes of delayed cord clamping?: Delayed cord clamping may result in increased iron levels and
reduced risk of newborn anemia.
10. What is circumcision?: Circumcision is a surgical procedure that is debated for its health benefits and risks, and it should
be a personal choice made by parents.
11. What is colostrum?: Colostrum is the initial breastmilk that is thick, yellow, and rich in nutrients and antibodies.
12. What are the benefits of breastfeeding?: Breastfeeding provides infant nutrition, supports digestive function, boosts
immune defense, and promotes psychological well-being.
13. What are long-term benefits of breastfeeding for infants?: Long-term benefits include a reduction in obesity, childhood
cancer, adult cardiovascular disease, allergic conditions, and diabetes mellitus.
14. What are health benefits of breastfeeding for parents?: Health benefits for parents
include postpartum recovery, bonding, reduced health risks of breast and ovarian cancer, cardiovascular disease, and
osteoporosis.
15. Who has the lowest breastfeeding rates?: Breastfeeding rates are lowest for non-Hispanic
Black infants, low birth weight infants, those from low-income backgrounds, and mothers with less than a high school education.
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16. What factors influence mothers stopping breastfeeding early?: Factors include
Partum & Infant Feeding
1. What time of day do more out-of-hospital births occur?: More out-of-hospital births occur during midnight (11pm-1am),
pre-dawn (3-4am), noon (11am-1pm), and dusk (6-8pm).
2. What are potential outcomes of a C-section?: A C-section may result in a greater risk of breathing problems for the baby,
maternal infection (endometritis), and decreased maternal-infant bonding.
3. What is an episiotomy?: An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum during childbirth, which can cause pain
and complications after birth.
4. What are the effects of using forceps or vacuum extraction?: Using forceps or vacuum extraction may prevent an
episiotomy, reduce the chance of having a C-section, cause meconium aspiration syndrome, and prolong the second stage of
labor.
5. What is vernix?: Vernix is a protective waxy white coating on newborn skin that helps with thermoregulation. 6. When is
the APGAR score assessed?: The APGAR score is assessed immediately at birth and again at 1 minute and 5 minutes of life.
7. What is newborn jaundice?: Newborn jaundice is common and uncomplicated for most babies, but it can lead to serious
problems if not monitored.
8. What is the purpose of a Vitamin K injection for newborns?: The Vitamin K injection promotes clotting in newborns.
9. What are the potential outcomes of delayed cord clamping?: Delayed cord clamping may result in increased iron levels and
reduced risk of newborn anemia.
10. What is circumcision?: Circumcision is a surgical procedure that is debated for its health benefits and risks, and it should
be a personal choice made by parents.
11. What is colostrum?: Colostrum is the initial breastmilk that is thick, yellow, and rich in nutrients and antibodies.
12. What are the benefits of breastfeeding?: Breastfeeding provides infant nutrition, supports digestive function, boosts
immune defense, and promotes psychological well-being.
13. What are long-term benefits of breastfeeding for infants?: Long-term benefits include a reduction in obesity, childhood
cancer, adult cardiovascular disease, allergic conditions, and diabetes mellitus.
14. What are health benefits of breastfeeding for parents?: Health benefits for parents
include postpartum recovery, bonding, reduced health risks of breast and ovarian cancer, cardiovascular disease, and
osteoporosis.
15. Who has the lowest breastfeeding rates?: Breastfeeding rates are lowest for non-Hispanic
Black infants, low birth weight infants, those from low-income backgrounds, and mothers with less than a high school education.
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16. What factors influence mothers stopping breastfeeding early?: Factors include
