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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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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.
Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - True
List the common psychiatric disorders of pregnant/post-partum women.
Right Ans - Baby blues.
Depression
Psychosis
Bipolar Disorder
Panic Disorder
PTSD
OCD
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