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Postpartum Body Changes Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following behaviors would be applicable to a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Parenting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because excessive fatigue post-childbirth can indicate a risk for impaired parenting due to the physical and emotional toll it takes on the mother's ability to care for her infant. This aligns with the defining characteristics of Risk for Impaired Parenting. A: En face behavior is a positive interaction between parent and infant, not indicative of impaired parenting. B: Feeling exhilarated post-birth is a normal emotional response and does not necessarily indicate impaired parenting. D: Finger tipping behavior towards infant is vague and does not specifically relate to impaired parenting.
Question 2 of 5
Which vaccinations are indicated for the postpartum patient if she does not have immunity? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Pertussis vaccine is recommended in the postpartum period to protect the newborn from whooping cough. 2. Rubella vaccine is usually given preconception or postpartum if the mother is not immune. 3. Tdap vaccine (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) is recommended during pregnancy, not specifically postpartum. 4. RhoGAM is given to Rh-negative mothers to prevent hemolytic disease in the newborn, not for general immunity.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a non–breastfeeding patient measure to suppress lactation. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Avoid massaging the breasts. Massaging the breasts can stimulate milk production and worsen engorgement. Therefore, it is essential to avoid any stimulation to prevent further lactation. Summary: - Choice B: Allowing warm shower water to run over the breasts can stimulate milk production, so it should be avoided. - Choice C: Pumping can also stimulate milk production and should be avoided unless instructed by a healthcare provider. - Choice D: Ice packs or cabbage leaves can provide relief from discomfort but do not suppress lactation.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following are nursing measures that can promote parent-infant bonding and attachment? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: A: Providing comfort and ample time for rest helps parents feel less stressed, promoting bonding. B: Keeping the baby wrapped is important for warmth but does not directly impact bonding. C: Positioning face to face can enhance bonding, but it is not a nursing measure. D: Pointing out characteristics positively can boost parent's confidence but does not directly promote bonding.
Question 5 of 5
What physiologic postpartum change occurs because the uterus shrinks in size, resulting in an increase in blood flow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cardiac output increases. As the uterus shrinks in size postpartum, it stimulates an increase in blood flow to the area, leading to an increase in cardiac output to meet the demands. This is a normal physiologic response that helps to prevent excessive bleeding and promote healing. Edema increasing (A) is not directly related to the shrinking uterus. Temperature rising (C) is not a typical postpartum change due to uterine involution. Lochia increasing (D) is not a direct result of uterine shrinkage, but rather a normal discharge after childbirth.