NUR 254 Exam 2 Questions And Correct
Answers
Postpartum period - answera period of adjustment for parents and their newborn during the
six weeks after birth
Early Maternal Assessment - answerVital Signs
Fundal, Lochia, Perineum Assessment
Rubra - answerBright Red
1-3 days
Serosa - answerPin...
NUR 254 Exam 2 Questions And Correct
Answers
Postpartum period - answer✔✔a period of adjustment for parents and their newborn during the
six weeks after birth
Early Maternal Assessment - answer✔✔Vital Signs
Fundal, Lochia, Perineum Assessment
Rubra - answer✔✔Bright Red
1-3 days
Serosa - answer✔✔Pinkish-brown
4-10 days
Alba - answer✔✔Whitish-yellow
10-14 days, can last 3-6 weeks
Temperature above 100.4 - answer✔✔Probable infection
Blood Pressure postpartum - answer✔✔Monitor for preeclampsia
Assess for hypotension
BP drops possible hemorrhaging
Lochia that is continued flowing - answer✔✔Indicates endometritis
Uterus - answer✔✔Involution
Within 24 hours at umbilicus
2 weeks postpartum should not be felt
Uterus is boggy - answer✔✔Massage fundus
Use restroom
COLA - answer✔✔Color
Odor
Last Void/BM
Amount
Heavy Bleeding - answer✔✔Saturated in 15 minutes or less & pooling of blood requires
immediate intervention & notifying MD
REEDA - answer✔✔redness, edema, ecchymosis, drainage, approximation
Can lead to infection
Return to nonpregnant state - answer✔✔Increased HR
Decreased Blood Volume
Increased Sweating
Promoting Recovery & self care - answer✔✔-Activity and rest
-Nourishment
-Elimination
-Perineal care
Adolescents - answer✔✔Consumed with themselves
Someone else is caring for baby
Needs extra encouragement
AMA - answer✔✔Gestational Conditions
Rubins Maternal Tasks Phase 1 - answer✔✔Taking in
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