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Saunders Comprehensive Review For The NCLEX-RN Examination, 8 Ed.

Unit V: Maternity Nursing

Bladder

If the ____________ becomes distended, the woman is at a higher risk for hemorrhage.

Bowels

It may take 2 or 3 days for the woman to relieve her ____________ due to pain, dehydration, and soreness from lacerations.

Breasts

In the acronym BUBBLE-LE, the first B most likely stands for:<br>

BUBBLE - LE

What mnemonic or acronym is used to remember the key points of postpartum nursing assessment?

Emotions

During a postpartum nursing assessment, hormone fluctuations, as well as, the birth experience can cause the mother to experience many new and strong ____________.

Episiotomy (Laceration)

During a postpartum nursing assessment, if the woman had a/an ____________, the nurse should assess for redness, edema, ecchymosis, discharge, and approximation.

Lochia

During a postpartum nursing assessment, the ____________ should be assessed for color, amount, and odor during a postpartum nursing assessment.

Lower Extremities

During a postpartum nursing assessment, the ____________ must be assessed for deep vein thrombosis.

Postpartum Nursing Assessment

Uterus

During a postpartum nursing assessment, if the ____________ feels boggy, it should be massaged.

Anemia of Pregnancy

Which best describes a risk factor for postpartum infection?

Cesarean Birth

Diagnosis

Fever > 100.4F After 24 Hours (38 C)

Which postpartum finding is most concerning for a postpartum infection?

Multiple Vaginal Examinations

Poor Health Status

Postpartum Infection

Prolonged Rupture of Membranes

Retained Placental Fragments

Risk Factors

Vaginal Trauma

Bimanual Compression of Uterus

Which of the following interventions is most likely indicated in postpartum hemorrhage?

Bleeding

Which of the following is the main sign of postpartum hemorrhage?<br>

Blood Transfusion

Boggy Uterus

Which of the following clinical findings is most likely to be seen in postpartum hemorrhage?

Considerations

Hypotension

Lacerations

Which of the following is the primary cause of postpartum hemorrhage?

Mechanism

Oxytocin

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Retained Placenta

Signs and Symptoms

Surgery

Which of the following interventions is most likely indicated in postpartum hemorrhage if bleeding persists?

Uterine Atony

Antibody Protection

What best describes a feature of breastfeeding?

Benefits

Bonding

Breastfeeding

Complete Nutrition

Convenient

Long-Term Health Benefits

Possible Enhanced Cognitive Development

SIDS Risk Reduced

25 - Postpartum Period

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