STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON POSTPARTUM.

1.A 31years old female delivered a 8lbs 9oz baby 🤱 girl. After her delivery she is admitted to Postpartum unit.During the first day of Postpartum which of the following interventions by the nurse will receive the highest priority?.

A. Keep an eye on the mother to see if she is bonding well.

B.Monitor blood pressure every four hours.

C.Observe for signs of hemorrhage and infection.

D.Do nothing just allow her to sleep. Correct answer is C.

Rationale: If fragments of placenta is retained it could result in hemorrhage and infection.

2.Should head to toe assessment be performed when patient is admitted to Postpartum unit ?.

Answer: Head to toe assessment should be performed when patient is admitted to Postpartum unit and should be repeated daily. Vital signs ( BP, Heart rate ,02 sat,Respiration) should be monitored frequently immediately after delivery. Then decreased to Q4hours during the first 24hours .

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