Ch 16

Question 1

What is the first measure used after vaginal birth to give perineal comfort?

Answer 1

Ice Pack

Question 2

What medication would the nurse expect from the doctor for patient who has a 4th degree laceration?

Answer 2

Dosucate - promotes BM

Question 3

Medications that treat PPH (3)

Answer 3

Methylergovine, Oxytocin, Carboprost

Question 4

Medication that treat PreTerm Labor (3)

Answer 4

Magnesium Sulfate, Nifedipine, Indomethacine

Question 5

What are normal findings in maternal assessment postpartum?

Answer 5

Lochia serosa, breasts full of milk, firm fundus below umbilicus

Question 6

When should bonding occur after birth?

Answer 6

First 30 minutes postpartum

Question 7

What teaching is typically demonstrated for newborn and parents upon discharge?

Answer 7

Comfort measure to quiet the baby down.

Question 8

What is priority intervention when assisting the mother OOB to the BR?

Answer 8

SAFETY : make sure the call bell is w/in reach

Question 9

How long is a site bath?

Answer 9

15-20 minutes

Question 10

When can the peribottle be used?

Answer 10

Before or after sitz.

Question 11

The term for mother interacting w/ baby eye to eye contact.

Answer 11

En face.

Question 12

How many is hours is prolonged labor?

Answer 12

At least 24 hours.

Question 13

Fluctuations in sexual interest, use for water base lubricant, and increase in breast sensitivity during sexuality are teaching plans for what concept of breastfeeding?

Answer 13

Sexuality and contraception

Question 14

How many oz should the newborn be bottle fed?

Answer 14

2-4 oz

Question 15

How often should the nurse assess the woman during the first hour postpartum?

Answer 15

Every 15 minutes

Question 16

How often should the nurse assess the woman during the second hour postpartum?

Answer 16

Every 30 minutes

Question 17

How often should the nurse assess the woman after the second hour of postpartum?

Answer 17

Q4H for 24 hours, then Q8H