NURS 6700 MATERNITY FINAL EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
At this time post delivery, the fundus would be at the level of the umbilicus. - Answer
Immediately post delivery
This is the brown to light pink colored bleeding observed post delivery. - Answer Lochia
serous
The separation of rectus muscles post delivery. - Answer Diastasis recti
A disorder wherein a new mom loses interest in things she used to enjoy. She no longer
cares for herself or her baby. - Answer Postpartum depression
Given to a G3P2 Rh negative mother who delivered an Rh positive infant. - Answer
Rhogam
Produces heat for the newborn. - Answer Brown fat
Opening between the upper two chambers of the heart. This usually closes between 6
and 12 months of age. - Answer Foramen Ovale
Test performed on a newborn to detect autoimmune hemolytic anemia. - Answer Direct
Coombs
Toxoplasmosis, Syphilis or parvo, Rubella, CMV, and Herpes make up this acronym. -
Answer TORCH
Jaundice that occurs within the first 24 hours of life that requires immediate intervention
, - Answer Pathologic Jaundice
This is an infection in the lining of the uterus. Signs include fever, chills, nausea, and
pelvic pain. - Answer Endometritis
This is defined as cumulative blood loss greater than or equal to 1000 mL following
delivery. - Answer Postpartum hemorrhage
This is when the uterus crosses through the cervical os and forms a mass in the vagina.
- Answer Inversion of the uterus
This is characterized by rapid respirations, weak pulse, decreased blood pressure, and
decreased urinary output. Answer Hemorrhagic shock
Excessive bleeding and a boggy uterus often indicate this. Answer Uterine atony
An accumulation of blood under the scalp that does not cross suture lines. Answer
Cephalohematoma
The use of light to change unconjugated bilirubin into a conjugated form. Answer
Phototherapy
This infection can cause meningitis in a newborn any time from birth to 3-months of age.
- Answer Group Beta Streptococcus (GBS)
Hyperbilirubinemia is the most common result of this - Answer ABO incompatibility
These are pinpoint hemorrhagic areas noted on a newborn. - Answer Petechiae
Discharge teaching to a new mother and her partner would include teaching that the
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