Practice Question
The nurse assesses a postpartum woman's perineum and notices that her lochial discharge is moderate in amount and red. The nurse would record this as what type of lochia?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Lochia rubra
Rationale:
🔴 Lochia rubra is the initial vaginal discharge after birth, typically occurring in the first 3 to 4 days postpartum.
🔴 It is bright to dark red in color and consists of blood, decidual tissue, and trophoblastic debris, reflecting normal uterine shedding and healing.
🔴 A moderate amount of red lochia during this period is expected and normal, indicating an appropriate postpartum process.
🔴 The nurse should continue to monitor the lochia for amount, color, consistency, and odor to detect signs of complications like hemorrhage or infection.
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The nurse is conducting a prenatal class explaining the various activities that will occur within the first few hours after birth. The nurse determines the session is successful when the couples correctly choose which reason for the use of an antibiotic ointment.
Answer Choices:
A. Prevent infection of the umbilical cord
B. Prevent infection of the eyes from vaginal bacteria
C. Protect tear ducts from vaginal bacteria
D. Protect the urethra from fecal material
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who saturates a perineal pad in 10 minutes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer Choices:
A. Administer oxytocin.
B. Observe for pooling of blood under the buttocks.
C. Check the client's blood pressure.
D. Massage the client's fundus.
What is the primary rationale for monitoring a new mother every 15 minutes for the first hour after delivery?
Answer Choices:
A. To check for postpartum hemorrhage
B. To determine if the mother's milk is coming in
C. To monitor the mother's blood pressure to note any elevations
D. To answer questions the new parents may have
Shortly after delivery, a symptom of respiratory distress in the newborn that should be reported is:
Answer Choices:
A. Mucus draining from the nose
B. Cyanosis of the hands and feet
C. Irregular heart rate
D. Sternal or chest retractions
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn and notes a swollen area on the head that does not cross the suture line. The nurse should interpret this finding as which of the following?
Answer Choices:
A. Cephalhematoma
B. Nevus flammeus
C. Molding
D. Caput succedaneum
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🤱🏼Maternity & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4