Nurs 315 Final Exam: Questions & Solutions (100%
Correct)
Postpartum Mother Care Right Ans - Focus on recovery and support after
childbirth.
Breast Changes Right Ans - Areola darkens, larger than pre-pregnancy size.
Uterine Changes Right Ans - Decreases in weight and size post-birth.
Bladder Function Right Ans - Need to void every 2-4 hours.
Puerperal Diuresis Right Ans - Increased urinary output after childbirth.
Lochia Right Ans - Uterine debris discharged after delivery.
Lochia Rubra Right Ans - Dark red discharge for first 2-3 days.
Lochia Serosa Right Ans - Pink discharge from 3-10 days postpartum.
Lochia Alba Right Ans - White discharge until cervix closes.
Episiotomy Right Ans - Incision to prevent tearing during delivery.
First Degree Tear Right Ans - Least severe, affects only skin surface.
Second Degree Tear Right Ans - Involves skin and muscle between vagina
and rectum.
Third Degree Tear Right Ans - Extends into anal sphincter, very painful.
Fourth Degree Tear Right Ans - Most severe, involves anus from vagina.
Homan's Sign Right Ans - Assessment for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Baby Blues Right Ans - Mild emotional changes after childbirth.
, Postpartum Depression Right Ans - Severe mood disorder following
childbirth.
Postpartum Psychosis Right Ans - Severe mental illness after childbirth.
Rubella Vaccine Right Ans - MMR vaccine contraindicated during
pregnancy.
RhoGam Right Ans - Given to Rh-negative mothers with Rh-positive babies.
Postpartum Hemorrhage Right Ans - Blood loss over 500 cc vaginally, 1000
cc C-section.
Tone Causes Right Ans - Slow steady blood loss due to muscle fatigue.
Trauma Causes Right Ans - Damage to genital structures during delivery.
Tissue Causes Right Ans - Retained placental fragments in uterus.
Thrombin Causes Right Ans - Blood clotting disorders affecting postpartum
recovery.
Pitocin Right Ans - Contracts uterine smooth muscle to reduce bleeding.
Methergine Right Ans - Ergot alkaloid stimulant for uterine contraction.
Carboprost Right Ans - Synthetic prostaglandin for uterine contraction.
Misoprostol Right Ans - Prostaglandin for uterine smooth muscle
contraction.
Tranexamic Acid Right Ans - Slows blood clots to prevent prolonged
bleeding.
Kernicterus Right Ans - Neurologic damage from high bilirubin levels.
Phototherapy Right Ans - Light treatment to convert bilirubin for
excretion.
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