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Review of a primiparous woman's labor and birth record reveals a prolonged second stage of labor and extended time in the 1. stirrups. Based on an interpretation of these findings, the nurse would be especially alert for which of the following? Retained placental fragments Hypertension Thrombophlebitis Uterine subinvolution

A) B) C) D)

As part of an inservice program, a nurse is describing a transient, self-limiting mood 2.disorder that affects mothers after childbirth. The nurse correctly identifies this as postpartum: Depression Psychosis Bipolar disorder Blues

A) B) C) D)

A woman who is 2 weeks postpartum calls the clinic and says, “My left breast hurts.” 3.After further assessment on the phone, the nurse suspects the woman has mastitis. In addition to pain, the nurse would assess for which of the following? An inverted nipple on the affected breast No breast milk in the affected breast An ecchymotic area on the affected breast Hardening of an area in the affected breast

A) B) C) D)

A group of students are reviewing the causes of postpartum hemorrhage. The students 4.demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as the most common cause? Labor augmentation Uterine atony Cervical or vaginal lacerations Uterine inversion

5.After presenting a class on measures to

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prevent postpartum hemorrhage, the presenter determines that the teaching was successful when the class states which of the following as an important measure to prevent postpartum hemorrhage due to retained placental fragments? Administering broad-spectrum antibiotics Inspecting the placenta after delivery for intactness Manually removing the placenta at delivery Applying pressure to the umbilical cord to remove the placenta

D)

A multipara client develops 6.thrombophlebitis after delivery. Which of the following would alert the nurse to the need for immediate intervention? Dyspnea, diaphoresis, hypotension, and chest pain Dyspnea, bradycardia, hypertension, and confusion Weakness, anorexia, change in level of consciousness, and coma Pallor, tachycardia, seizures, and jaundice

A) B) C) D)

A client experienced prolonged labor with prolonged premature rupture of membranes. 7. The nurse would be alert for which of the following in the mother and the newborn? Infection Hemorrhage Trauma Hypovolemia

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When assessing the postpartum woman, the nurse uses indicators other than pulse rate 8. and blood pressure for postpartum hemorrhage based on the knowledge that: These measurements may not change until after the blood loss is large The body's compensatory mechanisms activate and prevent any changes They relate more to change in condition than to the amount of blood lost

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Maternal anxiety adversely affects these vital signs

The nurse is assessing a woman with 9.abruption placentae who has just given birth. The nurse would be alert for which of the following? Severe uterine pain Board-like abdomen Appearance of petechiae Inversion of the uterus

A nurse is assessing a postpartum woman. 10.Which finding would cause the nurse to be most concerned? Leg pain on ambulation with mild ankle edema Calf pain with dorsiflexion of the foot. Perineal pain with swelling along the episiotomy Sharp stabbing chest pain with shortness of breath

A woman experiencing postpartum hemorrhage is ordered to receive a 11. uterotonic agent. Which of the following would the nurse least expect to administer? Oxytocin Methylergonovine Carboprost Terbutaline

Which of the following would be most 12.appropriate when massaging a woman's fundus? Place the hands on the sides of the abdomen to grasp the uterus. Use an up-and-down motion to massage the uterus. Wait until the uterus is firm to express clots. Continue massaging the uterus for at least 5 minutes.

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After teaching a woman with a postpartum infection about care after discharge, which 13. client statement indicates the need for additional teaching? “I need to call my doctor if my temperature goes above 100.4° F.” “When I put on a new pad, I'll start at the back and go forward.” “If I have chills or my discharge has a strange odor, I'll call my doctor.” “I'll point the spray of the peribottle so the water flows front to back.”

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A nurse suspects that a postpartum client is experiencing postpartum psychosis. Which 14. of the following would most likely lead the nurse to suspect this condition? Delirium Feelings of anxiety Sadness Insomnia

A) B) C) D) E) F)

A postpartum woman is diagnosed with metritis. The nurse interprets this as an 15. infection involving which of the following? (Select all that apply.) Endometrium Decidua Myometrium Broad ligament Ovaries Fallopian tubes

A) B) C) D)

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about mastitis and its causes. 16.The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as the most common cause? E. coli S. aureus Proteus Klebsiella

A) B) C) D) E)

A home health care nurse is assessing a postpartum woman who was discharged 2 days ago. The woman tells the nurse that she 17.has a low-grade fever and feels “lousy.” Which of the following findings would lead the nurse to suspect metritis? (Select all that apply.) Lower abdominal tenderness Urgency Flank pain Breast tenderness Anorexia

A) B) C) D)

A postpartum client comes to the clinic for her routine 6-week visit. The nurse assesses 18.the client and suspects that she is experiencing subinvolution based on which of the following? Nonpalpable fundus Moderate lochia serosa Bruising on arms and legs Fever

A) B) C) D)

Assessment of a postpartum client reveals a firm uterus with bright-red bleeding and a localized bluish bulging area just under the 19.skin at the perineum. The woman also is complaining of significant pelvic pain and is experiencing problems with voiding. The nurse suspects which of the following? Hematoma Laceration Bladder distention Uterine atony

A) B) C)

A postpartum woman is ordered to receive oxytocin to stimulate the uterus to contract. 20. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do? Administer the drug as an IV bolus injection. Give as a vaginal or rectal suppository. Piggyback the IV infusion into a primary line.

D)

Withhold the drug if the woman is hypertensive.

A) B) C) D) E)

Assessment of a postpartum woman experiencing postpartum hemorrhage reveals 21.mild shock. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess? (Select all that apply.) Diaphoresis Tachycardia Oliguria Cool extremities Confusion

A) B) C) D) E)

A group of students are reviewing risk factors associated with postpartum hemorrhage. The students demonstrate 22. understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as associated with uterine tone? (Select all that apply.) Rapid labor Retained blood clots Hydramnios Operative birth Fetal malpostion

A) B) C) D)

A nurse is massaging a postpartum client's 23.fundus and places the nondominant hand on the area above the symphysis pubis based on the understanding that this action: Determines that the procedure is effective Helps support the lower uterine segment Aids in expressing accumulated clots Prevents uterine muscle fatigue

A) B) C)

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a woman who is at risk for thromboembolism. 24.Which of the following would the nurse include as the most cost-effective method for prevention? Prophylactic heparin administration Compression stocking Early ambulation

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Warm compresses

A postpartum woman who developed deep vein thrombosis is being discharged on anticoagulant therapy. After teaching the 25.woman about this treatment, the nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the woman states which of the following? “I will use a soft toothbrush to brush my teeth.” “I can take ibuprofen if I have any pain.” “I need to avoid drinking any alcohol.” “I will call my health care provider if my stools are black and tarry.”

The nurse is developing a discharge teaching plan for a postpartum woman who has 26.developed a postpartum infection. Which of the following would the nurse most likely include in this teaching plan? (Select all that apply.) Taking the prescribed antibiotic until it is finished Checking temperature once a week Washing hands before and after perineal care Handling perineal pads by the edges Directing peribottle to flow from back to front

A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who is at home. Which statement by the client 27.would lead the nurse to suspect that the client may be developing postpartum depression? “I just feel so overwhelmed and tired.” “I'm feeling so guilty and worthless lately.” “It's strange, one minute I'm happy, the next I'm sad.” “I keep hearing voices telling me to take my baby to the river.”

Answer Key 1.C2.D3.D4.B5.B6.A7.A8.A9.C10.D11.D12.C13.B14.A15.A, B, C16.B17.A, E18.B19.A20.C21.A, D22.A, C23.B24.C25.B26.A, C, D27.B...