Quiz 17

Question 1

Support the lower uterine segment or you will cause…

Answer 1

Uterine inversion

Question 2

Test used for screening for DVT

Answer 2

Homan’s sign

Question 3

Mom is complaining of a headache that is worsening despite Tylenol. She delivered yesterday with an epidural anesthesia. What action is best?

Answer 3

Assess if pain is worse when she sits upright

Question 4

Mother has painful hemorrhoids. The husband brings a donut pillow. What is the best response?

Answer 4

Donut pillows increase hemorrhoid pain

Question 5

A diabetic patient is 1 day postpartum and wants to know why her blood sugar is so low. Best response

Answer 5

The levels of hormone that cause an anti-insulin effect are decreased

Question 6

10 hrs postpartum and has voided 4 times and each time the volume is less than 100 ml. What is the best action?

Answer 6

Palpate the fundus and assess the amount of lochia present.

Question 7

A husband calls worried about his wife’s emotional state after giving birth. Which question is most helpful?

Answer 7

Is your wife still able to care for herself and the baby?

Question 8

Breastfeeding is contraindicated if the mother has which of the following?

Answer 8

Active herpes lesions on the nipples

Active tuberculosis

Question 9

After childbirth there is increased risk of maternal perineal infection related to which of the following factors?

Answer 9

Drainage of blood and lochia
Impaired tissue integrity
Anatomical proximity to the anus
Urinary retention

Question 10

Appropriate instructions how to formula feed

Answer 10

Discard any unused formula in bottle following use
Periodically check the nipple for slow flow
Wash off the top of the liquid formula can before opening

Question 11

Infant feeding cues

Answer 11

Mouth movements
vocalizations
moving hand to mouth