Post-Partum Assessment

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Check Doctor’s orders, policy and procedures, Kardex

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Gather equipment, wash hands, identify client.

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Provide Privacy and explain procedure. Assess for pain. (administer analgesia, if needed)

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Assess breasts and nipples: engorgement, tenderness, lactation

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Uterus: fundal height, location and consistency.

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Bladder: output, frequency, any discomfort

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Bowels

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

Lochia

Question 9

Step 9

Answer 9

Episiotomy: edema, suture line; hematoma, inflammation.

Question 10

Step 10

Answer 10

Roman’s Sign: edema, redness, tenderness, warmth, positive/negative sign.

Question 11

Step 11

Answer 11

Emotional: general attitude, sense of satisfaction, level of fatigue, coping ability.

Question 12

Step 12

Answer 12

Hydration

Question 13

Step 13

Answer 13

Ambulation

Question 14

Step 14

Answer 14

Vital Signs

Question 15

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Answer 15

Parenting: reaction to newborn, bonding, participation in care.

Question 16

Step 16

Answer 16

Document and record.