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ATI Maternal/Newborn Final Exam Review
What is the fourth stage of labor and when does it start?
(ANS- Postpartum period- starts after the delivery of the placenta

What are the greatest risks during the postpartum period?
(ANS-
Hemorrhage
Shock
Infection

When is RH immune globulin (RhoGAM) administered to post partum women?
(ANS- Administered 72 hours for women who are Rh-negative and gave birth to
infants who are Rh-positive

This prevents sensitization to Rh in future pregnancies

What is included in the postpartum nursing assessment?
(ANS- Monitoring vital signs
Assessing uterine firmness & location in relation to umbilicus
Uterine position in relation to midline (if deviated, assist mom in emptying
bladder)
Amount of vaginal bleeding (lochia)

How often should vitals be monitored after delivery?
(ANS- Every 15 min for the first hour
Every 30 minutes for second hour
Every 4-8 hr depending on remaining medication regimen

This occurs with contractions of the uterine smooth muscle, whereby the uterus
returns to its pre-pregnant state
(ANS- Involution

Defined as blood flow from the uterus during postpartum period (ANS- Lochia

,This type of lochia is bright red in color, bloody consistency, fleshy odor, may
contain small clots
(ANS- Lochia rubra

This type of lochia is pinkish brown in color & serosanguineous consistency
(ANS- Lochia serosa

This type of lochia is yellowish, white creamy color, fleshy odor
(ANS- Lochia alba

When is colostrum present in the new mother's breasts?
(ANS- During pregnancy and 2-3 days immediately after birth

Defined as an infection in a milk duct of the breast with concurrent flulike
symptoms
(ANS- Mastitis

What are therapeutic and approved holding positions when breast feeding?
(ANS- Cradle hold
Side-lying hold
Football hold

What does breast feeding cause the release of? What does this prevent?
(ANS- Breast feeding causes the release of oxytocin which stimulates uterine
contractions (will prevent hemorrhage)

What are normal lab values in the post partum period?
(ANS- Increased Hct & Hgb up to 72 hours
Leukocytosis (WBC count up to 20,000-25,000 for the first 10-14 days, without
presence of infection)
Increased coagulation factors
Increased fibrinogen

, A medical condition during pregnancy defined as excessive nausea and vomiting
that is prolonged past 12 weeks of gestation. Results in weight loss & electrolyte
imbalance
(ANS- Hyperemesis gravidarum

What are nursing responsibilities when caring for a patient diagnosed with
hyperemesis gravidarum?
(ANS- Monitor client's I&O
Assess client's skin turgor/mucous membranes
Monitor vital signs
Monitor client's weight
Have client remain NPO for 24-48 hours

This medical condition occurs during pregnancy due to inadequacy in maternal
iron stores and consuming insufficient amounts of dietary iron
(ANS- Anemia

This medical condition is defined as an impaired tolerance to glucose with the first
onset or recognition during pregnancy
(ANS- Gestational diabetes mellitus

What is the ideal blood glucose level during pregnancy?
(ANS- 70-110mg/dL

What are the clinical manifestations of hypoglycemia?
(ANS-
Nervousness
Headache
Weakness
Irritability
Hunger
Blurred vision
Tingling of mouth/extremities

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