Perinatal Mental Health Questions with Correct
Answers
Which condition is a transient, self-limiting mood disorder that affects
new mothers after childbirth?
a) Postpartum depression
b) Postpartum psychosis
c) Postpartum bipolar disorder
d) Postpartum blues Correct Answer-D) Postpartum Blues
What risk factor for postpartum depression (PPD) is likely to have the
greatest effect on the woman's condition?
a) Prenatal depression
b) Single-mother status
c) Low socioeconomic status
d) Unplanned or unwanted pregnancy Correct Answer-A) Prenatal
depression
Identify contributing factors of PP depression (Select all that apply)
a) Fatigue from the work of labor & birth
b) Disappointment in the characteristics of the NB
c) Individual or family socioeconomic factors
,d) Anxiety about assuming a new role as a mom
e) Rapid increase in estrogen/progesterone
f) PP physical discomfort and/or pain
g) Supportive family Correct Answer-A) Fatigue from the work of labor
and birth
C) Individual or family socioeconomic factors
D) Anxiety about assuming a new role as a mom
F) PP physical discomfort and pain
An RN is assessing a postpartum woman who is exhibiting tearfulness,
insomnia, lack of appetite and a feeling of letdown. The RN know these
are S&S of:
a) PP Fatigue
b) PP Pyschosis
c) the "Letting Go" phase
d) PP Depression Correct Answer-D) PP Depression
But much more assessment needs to be done.
How far postpartum is she?
What else is going on?
Is the baby OK?
The family OK?
, New mothers are often discharged before they begin to experience
symptoms of the baby blues or postpartum depression. The nurse can
prepare the mother for this by instructing her regarding self-care
activities to help prevent postpartum depression. The most accurate
statement as related to these activities is to
a) Stay home and avoid outside activities to ensure adequate rest.
b) Be certain that you are the only caregiver for your baby in order to
facilitate infant attachment.
c) Keep feelings of sadness and adjustment to your new role to yourself.
d) Realize that this is a common occurrence that affects many women.
Correct Answer-D) Realize that this is a common occurrence that affects
many women.
Pregnancy & motherhood are times of increased vulnerability to
psychiatric conditions.
True or False Correct Answer-True
List the common psychiatric disorders of pregnant/post-partum women.
Correct Answer-Baby blues.
Depression
Psychosis
Bipolar Disorder
Panic Disorder
PTSD
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