Afterpains Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NU321 EXAM 3 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | 2024 Fourth stage of labor Ans, 4 to 6 hours following delivery; necessary to frequently take vitals and to perform fundal exams Involution Ans, return of the uterus to a nonpregnant state after birth Two pounds Ans, weight of uterus immediately after delivery One pound Ans, weight of uterus one week following delivery Two ounces Ans, weight of uterus six weeks following delivery Oxytocin Ans, hormone released by the posterio...

RN HESI MATERNITY TESTBANK WITH RATIONALE When is the best time for the couple to attend these classes? 30 weeks gestation RATIONALE at 30 weeks gestation is closest (of the options) to the time parents would be ready for such classes. Learning is facilitated by an interested pupil! The couple is most interested in childbirth toward the end of the pregnancy when they are psychologically ready for the termination of the pregnancy, and the birth of their child is an immediate concern. The ...

NARM CIB Exam Questions with All Correct Answers What are the two most serious emergencies in midwifery care - Answer-post partum hemorrhage and fetal distress Beneficial herbs for pregnancy - Answer-Nettle leaf Red raspberry leaf Dandelion leaf Red clover leaf What nutrients does nettle leaf provide - Answer-Rich in vitamin A, C, D and K Potassium Calcium Phosphorus Iron Sulfur What does nettle leaf help with in pregnancy - Answer-Supports the kidneys hat Eases afterpains N...

Postpartum diaphoresis profuse sweating that occurs after birth, especially at night, to rid the body of fluid retained during pregnancy Afterpains uncomfortable uterine cramping that occurs during the early postpartum period as a result of periodic relaxation and vigorous contractions Prolactin the lactogenic hormone secreted by the pituitary grand of lactating women Oxytocin another pituitary hormone that is responsible for uterine contraction and the let-down reflex Episiotomy surgical in...

HESI Obstetrics/Maternity Practice Quiz The nurse should explain to a 30-year-old gravid client that alpha fetoprotein testing is recommended for which purpose? ( answer)Screen for neural tube defects A 26 year old, gravid 2, para 1 client is admitted to the hospital at 28 weeks gestation in preterm labor. She is given 3 doses of terbutaline sulfate (Brethren) 0.25 mg subcutaneously to stop her labor contractions. The nurse plans to monitor for which primary side effect of terbutaline s...

Post Partum Ryerson UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers What is the most common cause of retained placental fragments and infections? - Correct Answer- Subinvolution Afterpains Diastasis recti Distended bladder Subinvolution Which nursing interventions should the nurse implement for non-breastfeeding mothers? - Correct Answer- Warm compress Nipple stimulation Expression of colostrum Breast binder

  1. A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about fetal monitoring. the newly licensed nurse should identify that which of the following images indicates prolonged decelerations? A nurse is assessing a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and is receiving magnesium sulfate via continuous iv infusion. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a) Absent deep -tendon reflexes b) BP 150/100 mm Hg c) Urinary output 35 mL/hr d) Decrease in fr...

HESI MATERNITY OB V1-V2 EXAMS (COMBINED) (VERIFIED Q & A) 1. A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? Move about every hour Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from the enlarged uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic veins. Moving about every hour will straighten out the pe...

Client teaching is an important part of the maternity nurse's role. Which factor has the greatest influence on successful teaching of the gravid client? a. the client's readiness to learn b. the client's educational background c. the order in which the information is presented d. the extent to which the pregnancy is planned - Correct answer-A A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which ...

HESI OBSTETRICS/MATERNITY PRACTICE EXAMWhich nursing intervention is most helpful in relieving postpartum uterine contractions or "after pains?" a. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen b. Using a breast pump c. Massaging the abdomen d. Giving oxytocic medications - correct answer a. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen Lying prone (A) keeps the fundus contracted and is especially useful with multiparas, who commonly experience afterpains due to lack of uterine tone. A multig...