1.A client who delivered an infant an hour ago tells the nurse the she feels
wet underneath her buttock. The nurse notes that the perineal pad is
saturated and the client is lying in a 6-inch diameter pool of blood. Which
action should the nurse implement first?
A. Cleanse the perineum
B. Obtain a blood pressure
C. Palpate the firmness of the fundus
D. Inspect the perineum for lacerations: Correct Answer: C
A firm uterus is needed to control bleeding from the placental site of
attachment on the uterine wall. The nurse should FIRST assess for
firmness and massage the fundus as indicated.
2.A woman who thinks she could be pregnant calls her neighbor, who is a
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,nurse, to ask when she should use a home pregnancy test. Which
response is appropriate?
A. "A home pregnancy test can be used right after your first missed period."
B. "These tests are most accurate after you missed your second period."
C "Home pregnancy tests often give false positives and should not be trust-
ed."
D. "The test can provide accurate information when used right after ovula-
tion.": Correct Answer: A
Home urine test are based on the chemical detection of human
chorionic go- nadotrophin, which begins to increase 6-8 days after
conception. Best detected at 2 weeks gestation or immediately after
first missed period.
3.When explaining "postpartum blues" to a client who is 1 day
postpartum, which symptoms should the nurse include in the teaching
plan? (Select all that apply)
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,A. Mood swings
B. Panic attacks
C. Tearfulness
D. Decreased need for sleep
E. Disinterest in the infant: Correct Answers: A,C
"Postpartum blues" is a common emotional response related to the rapid
decrease in placental hormones after delivery and include mood swings,
teaefulness, feeling
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, low, emotional, and fatigued.
B,D, and E indicate "Postpartum Depression"
4.One hour after giving birth to an 8-pound infant, a client's lochia rubra has
increased from small to large and her fundus is boggy despite massage. HR
is 84 bpm, BP 156/96. The M.D. prescribe Methergine 0.2 mg IM x 1. Which
action should the nurse take immediately?
A. Give the medication as prescribed and monitor for efficacy
B. Encourage the client to breastfeed rather than bottle feed
C. Have the client empty her bladder and massage her fundus
D. Call the HP to question the prescription: Correct Answer: D
Methergine is contraindicated for clients with elevated BP, so the nurse
should contact the HP and question the prescription.
5.The nurse should encourage the laboring patient to begin pushing when
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