NUR 254 Exam 2 Comprehensive Study Guide: Postpartum Care & Newborn Assessment | Galen College of Nursing Maternal Newborn Review

Crush your NUR 254 Maternal Newborn Exam 2 with this complete, organized study guide covering EVERYTHING from postpartum recovery to newborn assessment! Stop flipping through multiple textbooks trying to piece together what you need to know. This comprehensive review guide consolidates all the must-know objectives for Exam 2 into one easy-to-study document. I've broken down complex topics into simple tables, normal vs. unexpected findings, and clear nursing interventions. What's Inside: Postpartum Recovery: Normal involution patterns (1-2cm/day!), lochia timeline (Rubra, Serosa, Alba), vital signs, and lab values. Postpartum Complications: Hemorrhage (vaginal 500mL, C-section 1000mL), infections (mastitis, endometritis), DVT, and interventions (Pitocin, Methergine, Hemabate). Newborn Assessment Guide: Normal vs. abnormal findings for cardiac (HR 110-160, BP 60-80/40-50), respiratory (RR 30-60, apnea up to 20 sec), and measurements (weight, length, head/chest circumference). NEWBORN NORMAL VS. UNEXPECTED TABLE: A massive, easy-to-read table comparing expected and unexpected findings for both mom and baby—perfect for NCLEX-style questions! Examples: Fundus at umbilicus (expected) vs. boggy uterus (unexpected) APGAR 7+ (expected) vs. APGAR 7 (unexpected) Grasp reflex (expected) vs. no meconium by 36hrs (unexpected) Thermoregulation: Convection, radiation, evaporation, conduction—understand how babies lose heat and the nursing interventions to prevent it. Newborn Complications: Hyperbilirubinemia (risk factors, Kernicterus, phototherapy care), Respiratory Distress Syndrome (grunting, flaring, retracting), and hypoglycemia (BG 45-65, D10 if 24). APGAR Scoring: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration—scoring at 1 and 5 minutes. Medications & Interventions: Rhogam (within 72hrs), Vitamin K, erythromycin, circumcision care, and umbilical cord care. Galen-Specific Content: Designed to align perfectly with the NUR 254 course objectives. Topics Covered: Postpartum Hemorrhage & Uterine Atony Mastitis & Wound Infections Rh Incompatibility & RhoGAM Newborn Reflexes (Moro, Rooting, Babinski, Palmar Grasp) SIDS Prevention & Safe Sleep Phototherapy Nursing Care Newborn Vital Signs & Measurements Circumcision Care & Complications Don't walk into your exam confused. Get the complete review that separates normal from abnormal and helps you think like a nurse!