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Question : Eve is 2 days postpartum. During palpation, where
would you normally expect to find her fundus?(a) at the level of the umbilicus (b) 2 fingers below umbilicus (c) 5 fingers below umbilicus (d) non-palpable at this time
Correct answer: b. 2 fingers below umbilicus
Question : Keisha delivered her third child about 24 hours
ago. She begins to c/o severe uterine cramping while
breastfeeding. She is experiencing:
(a) exfoliation of dead tissue (b) involution of uterus (c) shedding of the endometrium (d) after pains
Correct answer: d. after pains
Question : Three days after delivering her child, Gretchen
calls the 24 hour hotline. She is crying and states that her
breasts suddenly became "bigger" and "really hurt." She is
experiencing:
(a) colostrum production (b) a breast tumor (c) engorgement (d) overproduction of milk
Correct answer: c. engorgement
Question : Tiffany delivered via cesarean 2 days ago. She is
frustrated by constant perspiration and urination. This is
likely the result of:
(a) changes in urine pH and a possible UTI (b) drinking too much fluid in the early postpartum period (c) the body's removal of fluids accumulated during pregnancy (d) receiving excessive amounts of IV fluids during labor
Correct answer: c. the body's removal of fluids accumulated
during pregnancy
Question : While assessing Sierra, a 32yo mother of 3, you
notice uterine bleeding and find that her uterus is displayed
upward and to the right. This is probably cause by:
(a) retained placental fragments (b) rupture of the uterus (c) distention of the bladder (d) cervical bruising
Correct answer: c. distention of the bladder
Question : Olga, a 38yo patient whom you administered the
rubella vaccine, states that at her age she plans to get
pregnant right away. You tell her she should:
(a) avoid pregnancy for at least 8 weeks after receiving the MMR vaccine (b) get pregnant ASAP because of her age (c) avoid getting pregnant for at least a year after receiving the MMR vaccine (d) abstain from sex for 2 weeks after delivery
Correct answer: a. avoid pregnancy for at least 8 weeks after
receiving the MMR vaccine
Question : Joan is a 17yo and just delivered a healthy baby
boy 6 hours ago. She talks on her cell phone whenever you are in the room and refuses to touch or hold her baby, even when he cries. You overhear Joan tell someone that the baby
is "ugly like his father." Joan is most likely experiencing:
(a) exhaustion (b) mal-attachment (c) normal attachment (d) postpartum depression
Correct answer: b. mal-attachment
Question : Recommended advice for breastfeeding mothers
include:
(a) avoid the use of a sports bra (b) wash the nipples with soap and water after each feeding (c) apply a warm compress to ease nipple pain (d) "conditioning" the nipples by gently rubbing them with moist tea bags
Correct answer: c. apply a warm compress to ease nipple pain
Question : Samantha read in the discharge booklet that
postpartum patients are at risk for thrombophlebitis, and she asks you how she can prevent this from happening. You
instruct her to:
(a) remain on strict bedrest (b) ambulate frequently (c) cross her legs while sitting (d) avoid elevating her legs
Correct answer: b. ambulate frequently
Question : Suzanne delivered vaginally 8 hours ago. She has
uterine cramping and rates her pain a "9" but refuses pain medication. What is your best response regarding her pain?(a) tell her she should take the ibuprofen as prescribed by her MD (b) encourage her to fight the pain because it will make her stronger