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Postpartum Care for Mom Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in a postpartum unit frequently teaches patients regarding breast care. Which teaching is most helpful to the breastfeeding patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because expressing milk by a breast pump or manually helps in relieving engorgement, preventing mastitis, and maintaining milk supply. This action also allows for proper milk removal and promotes breastfeeding success. A: Running warm water over breasts can provide temporary relief but does not address the underlying issue of engorgement or milk expression. B: Wearing a supportive bra is important, but doing so 24 hours a day can lead to discomfort and potential issues with milk supply and breast health. D: Taking analgesics may provide pain relief but does not address the root cause of the issue and may mask potential problems.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse on a postpartum unit is focused on providing care that will assist the mother and father in making the transition to parenthood. For which reason does the nurse review the prenatal and labor records?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Pregnancy and birth experiences, which can either enhance or impede the process of becoming a mother. Reviewing the prenatal and labor records helps the nurse understand the mother's experiences during pregnancy and childbirth, which can significantly impact her transition to motherhood. By knowing these experiences, the nurse can identify any factors that may enhance or impede the mother's adjustment to motherhood. This information allows the nurse to provide tailored support and interventions to assist the mother in her transition. Choice B is incorrect because prenatal classes are not directly related to reviewing prenatal and labor records to understand the mother's experiences. Choice C is incorrect as preexisting maternal conditions are not the main focus when reviewing records for the transition to parenthood. Choice D is also incorrect as it focuses on neonate issues, which are not the primary concern when reviewing prenatal and labor records for assisting the mother and father in making the transition to parenthood.
Question 3 of 5
Which behavior does the nurse identify as a demonstration of unidirectional bonding between a parent and infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because calling the baby by name demonstrates unidirectional bonding where the parent initiates the interaction and establishes a connection with the infant. This behavior shows a one-way flow of communication and emotional attachment from the parent to the infant. In contrast, choices A, C, and D involve reciprocal interactions or responses between the parent and infant, indicating bidirectional bonding where both parties are actively engaged in the relationship. Therefore, choices A, C, and D do not exemplify unidirectional bonding as in choice B.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is counseling a lesbian couple who have decided to have a child. Which considerations doesn't the nurse present with regard to which partner will become pregnant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because determining who will be on the birth certificate is not a relevant consideration when a lesbian couple decides which partner will become pregnant. The birth certificate can typically be amended to include both partners as legal parents regardless of who gives birth. A: Considering the age and health of each partner is important for assessing pregnancy risks. B: Evaluating career goals may impact decisions around timing and balancing work and parenthood. C: Deciding which partner has better insurance is relevant for covering prenatal care and delivery costs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a fundal assessment on a postpartum client who delivered 12 hours ago. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because assisting the woman to the bathroom to empty her bladder is the first step in a fundal assessment. A full bladder can displace the uterus and affect fundal height accuracy. Lowering the head of the bed (A) is not necessary for this assessment. Locating the level of the fundus (B) should come after ensuring the bladder is empty. Massaging the fundus (D) is not the initial step and could be harmful if the bladder is full.