NSG 3500 Exam 3 Questions with Correct Answers
In the pre-admission clinic, the perinatal nurse describes the advantages to a short hospital stay as including which of the following?
a. decreased risk of non-socomial infection
b. increased rest and recuperation
c. increased opportunity to initi...
NSG 3500 Exam 3 Questions with Correct
Answers
In the pre-admission clinic, the perinatal nurse describes the advantages to a short hospital stay as including which of the following?
a. decreased risk of non-socomial infection
b. increased rest and recuperation
c. increased opportunity to initiate successful breastfeeding
d. increased teaching about infant care - Correct Answer A
In the immediate postpartum period, the perinatal nurse knows that the postpartum woman most often has:
a. bradycardia
b. tachycardia
c. a pulse within the normal adult range
c. tachycardia with a. return of normal pulse within 4 hours - Correct Answer A
The postpartum nurse expects a postpartum woman's bladder function to return to normal within what length of time?
a. 2-4 hours
b. 4-6 hours
c. 6-8 hours
d. 8-12 hours - Correct Answer B
A student nurse in the perinatal clinic sees a notation on the chart of a patient describing her as being in the "puerperium." What explanation does the registered nurse provide the student?
a. time period when breastfeeding inhibits ovulation
b. time period when the infant loses weight after birth
c. time period form childbirth through 6 weeks PP
d. time period when risk of the "baby blues" is highest - Correct Answer C
A nurse performing a perineal assessment on a postpartum woman assists her into which position?
a. Sim's b. Prone
c. Supine
d. Knee-chest - Correct Answer A
The perinatal nurse understands the term "subinvolution" to mean which of the following?
a. inverted uterus
b. abnormally small uterus
c. uterus not returned to pre-pregnant state
d. uterus with retained placental tissue - Correct Answer C
A nurse notes a postpartum woman's vaginal drainage as red fluid with a fleshy odor. How should the
nurse document this finding?
a. lochia maxima
c. lochia alba
d. lochia serosa
d. lochia rubra - Correct Answer D
The nurse knows that during what time frame is a woman most likely to experience heart failure?
a. first trimester
b. second trimester
c. third trimester
d. postpartum - Correct Answer D
The perinatal nurse understands the concept of attachment as which of the following?
a. promotion of a unique and powerful relationship between parent and baby
b. the tie that exists between parent and baby; recognized as a feeling that binds
c. learning to care for the infant and knowing him or her well enough to anticipate needs
d. an urge to protect the infant against the world which may lead to overprotectiveness - Correct Answer B
During which time frame is the new mother most vulnerable to emotional difficulties?
a. first 10 days PP
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