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NU170/ NU 170 EXAM 4:(NEW 2025/
2026 UPDATE) MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING
GUIDE| QUESTIONS & ANSWERS| GRADE A|
100% CORRECT (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
Mastitis - ANS ✓inflammation of the breast
Mastitis treatment - ANS ✓1) ABX (usually cephalosporins
such as cefazolin/Ancef)
2) warm compresses (use baby diaper with warm water)
*increases circulation to area
*usually done before and during feeding
3) empty breast completely to prevent further engorgement and
problems
4) start feeding on unaffected breast
*causes milk-ejection reflex to occur in affected breast
5) massage affected area to promote full release
**don't STOP breastfeeding from affected side;
**if mother resistant d/t ABX passing to baby, teach that if
bacteria is in milk it is getting treated as well
Subinvolution of the uterus - ANS ✓Defined as when the uterus
remains enlarged with continued local discharge and may result
in a post partum hemorrhage
Thromboembolic disorders - ANS ✓include embolus formation,
a clot moving within the circulatory system
Uterine atony - ANS ✓inability of the uterus to contract
effectively
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Uterine atony tx - ANS ✓1. Oxytocin + Massage
2. Methylergonovine (NOT in HTN pts)
3. Hemabate (Prostin, PGF2) (NOT in ASTHMA)
4. D&C or uterine artery embolization
Amenorrhea - ANS ✓absence of menstruation
Basal body temperature - ANS ✓body temperature at rest
Bilateral tubal ligation - ANS ✓procedure to cut and/or
cauterize the fallopian tubes
Calendar method - ANS ✓a birth control method based on
abstinence from intercourse during calendar-estimated fertile
days
Cervical mucus method - ANS ✓a type of rhythm method of
birth control in which the woman determines when she ovulates
by checking her cervical mucus
Depo Provera Shot - ANS ✓an injectable hormonal
contraceptive, it lasts for 3 months. 99% effective at preventing
pregnancy only if taken exactly 3 months apart each time
Diphragm - ANS ✓rubber domes that fit over the cervix and are
used with spermicides to kill sperm that pass the mechanical
barrier.
Hormone implant - ANS ✓Timed-release medication placed
under the skin of the upper arm, providing long-term protection.
Against pregnancy.
IUD (intrauterine device) - ANS ✓birth control method, a small
device inserted inside of the uterus
Oral contraceptives - ANS ✓synthetic hormones used to
prevent pregnancy and treat menstrual disorders
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NU170
NU170/ NU 170 EXAM 4:(NEW 2025/
2026 UPDATE) MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING
GUIDE| QUESTIONS & ANSWERS| GRADE A|
100% CORRECT (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
Mastitis - ANS ✓inflammation of the breast
Mastitis treatment - ANS ✓1) ABX (usually cephalosporins
such as cefazolin/Ancef)
2) warm compresses (use baby diaper with warm water)
*increases circulation to area
*usually done before and during feeding
3) empty breast completely to prevent further engorgement and
problems
4) start feeding on unaffected breast
*causes milk-ejection reflex to occur in affected breast
5) massage affected area to promote full release
**don't STOP breastfeeding from affected side;
**if mother resistant d/t ABX passing to baby, teach that if
bacteria is in milk it is getting treated as well
Subinvolution of the uterus - ANS ✓Defined as when the uterus
remains enlarged with continued local discharge and may result
in a post partum hemorrhage
Thromboembolic disorders - ANS ✓include embolus formation,
a clot moving within the circulatory system
Uterine atony - ANS ✓inability of the uterus to contract
effectively
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Uterine atony tx - ANS ✓1. Oxytocin + Massage
2. Methylergonovine (NOT in HTN pts)
3. Hemabate (Prostin, PGF2) (NOT in ASTHMA)
4. D&C or uterine artery embolization
Amenorrhea - ANS ✓absence of menstruation
Basal body temperature - ANS ✓body temperature at rest
Bilateral tubal ligation - ANS ✓procedure to cut and/or
cauterize the fallopian tubes
Calendar method - ANS ✓a birth control method based on
abstinence from intercourse during calendar-estimated fertile
days
Cervical mucus method - ANS ✓a type of rhythm method of
birth control in which the woman determines when she ovulates
by checking her cervical mucus
Depo Provera Shot - ANS ✓an injectable hormonal
contraceptive, it lasts for 3 months. 99% effective at preventing
pregnancy only if taken exactly 3 months apart each time
Diphragm - ANS ✓rubber domes that fit over the cervix and are
used with spermicides to kill sperm that pass the mechanical
barrier.
Hormone implant - ANS ✓Timed-release medication placed
under the skin of the upper arm, providing long-term protection.
Against pregnancy.
IUD (intrauterine device) - ANS ✓birth control method, a small
device inserted inside of the uterus
Oral contraceptives - ANS ✓synthetic hormones used to
prevent pregnancy and treat menstrual disorders
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