Question 1

Which of the following is a potential side effect of routine newborn suctioning?

Accepted Answer

A) Choking on mucous 
B) Defensive tongue positioning and potential aversion to breastfeeding 
C) Nerve damage 
D) Poorer outcomes if it is not done immediately 
A) Choking on mucous 
B) Defensive tongue positioning and potential aversion to breastfeeding 
C) Nerve damage 
D) Poorer outcomes if it is not done immediately

Question 2

A doula might suggest all of the following to ease the first days at home with a new baby EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Limit the number of visitors you have. 
B) Rest when the baby rests. 
C) Take time to make phone calls and write thank you. 
D) Be sure to eat well and stay hydrated. 
A) Limit the number of visitors you have. 
B) Rest when the baby rests. 
C) Take time to make phone calls and write thank you. 
D) Be sure to eat well and stay hydrated.

Question 3

A client who gave birth two days ago informs the doula that she has not had a bowel movement since the delivery of her child. The client had a vaginal birth. Which of the following statements made by the doula is the most appropriate in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) "Bowel elimination usually returns a week after birth. Increase your fluid intake to prevent constipation and check with your healthcare provider about your concerns. 
B) "Bowel elimination usually returns five to seven days after birth. Walking and increasing your fiber intake may help to prevent constipation." 
C) "Bowel elimination usually returns within the first 24 hours. Stay here and I will notify your physician." 
D) "Bowel elimination usually occurs within two to three days after birth. You may feel better if you increase your fiber intake to relieve constipation. Check with your healthcare provider if you don't have a bowel movement within the next day." 
A) "Bowel elimination usually returns a week after birth. Increase your fluid intake to prevent constipation and check with your healthcare provider about your concerns. 
B) "Bowel elimination usually returns five to seven days after birth. Walking and increasing your fiber intake may help to prevent constipation." 
C) "Bowel elimination usually returns within the first 24 hours. Stay here and I will notify your physician." 
D) "Bowel elimination usually occurs within two to three days after birth. You may feel better if you increase your fiber intake to relieve constipation. Check with your healthcare provider if you don't have a bowel movement within the next day."

Question 4

Typically, as soon as the baby is born, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut. One benefit, though, of delayed cord clamping is:

Accepted Answer

A) A chance for the doctor or midwife to assess the baby before mom holds him 
B) More time for mom to recover before holding her baby 
C) An increase in the baby's iron stores 
D) Improved temperature regulation 
A) A chance for the doctor or midwife to assess the baby before mom holds him 
B) More time for mom to recover before holding her baby 
C) An increase in the baby's iron stores 
D) Improved temperature regulation

Question 5

Babies who are left skin-to-skin with their mothers from birth until the first breastfeeding takes place exhibit all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Improved respiration and heart rate 
B) Low body temperature 
C) Less crying 
D) Stabilization of blood sugar levels 
A) Improved respiration and heart rate 
B) Low body temperature 
C) Less crying 
D) Stabilization of blood sugar levels

Question 6

Three out of four mothers experience the "baby blues" after birth. Which of the following BEST describes this emotional change?

Accepted Answer

A) A temporary feeling of letdown in the first few days or weeks after the birth 
B) Depression that occurs weeks to months after the birth 
C) A long-lasting sadness after the birth of a baby 
D) An abnormal hormonal reaction to the birth 
A) A temporary feeling of letdown in the first few days or weeks after the birth 
B) Depression that occurs weeks to months after the birth 
C) A long-lasting sadness after the birth of a baby 
D) An abnormal hormonal reaction to the birth

Question 7

The placenta is typically delivered soon after the birth of the baby. The placenta will be checked to be sure it is intact, because retained fragments of the placenta can cause all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Extreme pain 
B) Inhibition of uterine involution 
C) Infection 
D) Delayed lactogenesis 
A) Extreme pain 
B) Inhibition of uterine involution 
C) Infection 
D) Delayed lactogenesis

Question 8

A woman can expect her milk to "come-in" two to five days after birth, with colostrum being the perfect nourishment for her newborn until then. Which of the following is NOT suggested for a woman experiencing engorgement when her milk comes in?

Accepted Answer

A) Use ice packs between feedings to relieve painful breasts. 
B) Express just enough milk to relieve the pressure and soften the breast so baby can latch effectively. 
C) Analgesics as needed for pain. 
D) Limit how long and how often the baby nurses. 
A) Use ice packs between feedings to relieve painful breasts. 
B) Express just enough milk to relieve the pressure and soften the breast so baby can latch effectively. 
C) Analgesics as needed for pain. 
D) Limit how long and how often the baby nurses.

Question 9

A client who gave birth to a healthy newborn has been crying and expresses feelings of sadness and emptiness. The client delivered her baby three days ago. The doula suspects that the client has:

Accepted Answer

A) Postpartum depression 
B) Postpartum blues 
C) Postpartum psychosis 
D) A normal behavior during the taking-hold phase 
A) Postpartum depression 
B) Postpartum blues 
C) Postpartum psychosis 
D) A normal behavior during the taking-hold phase

Question 10

A full bladder in the postpartum period:

Accepted Answer

A) Is inevitable 
B) Can impede uterine involution 
C) Should be encouraged to avoid pain at the site of an episiotomy or laceration 
D) Can be avoided by limiting fluid intake 
A) Is inevitable 
B) Can impede uterine involution 
C) Should be encouraged to avoid pain at the site of an episiotomy or laceration 
D) Can be avoided by limiting fluid intake

Question 11

All of the following are normal for a newborn's appearance EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Birth marks 
B) Vernix 
C) Lanugo 
D) Bruising 
A) Birth marks 
B) Vernix 
C) Lanugo 
D) Bruising

Question 12

Postpartum care for an episiotomy or laceration includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Removal of the stitches after 10 days 
B) Sitz baths 
C) Kegel exercises as soon as possible after the birth 
D) Ice packs for comfort 
A) Removal of the stitches after 10 days 
B) Sitz baths 
C) Kegel exercises as soon as possible after the birth 
D) Ice packs for comfort

Which of the following is a potential side effect of routine newborn suctioning?

A doula might suggest all of the following to ease the first days at home with a new baby EXCEPT:

A client who gave birth two days ago informs the doula that she has not had a bowel movement since the delivery of her child. The client had a vaginal birth. Which of the following statements made by the doula is the most appropriate in this situation?

Typically, as soon as the baby is born, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut. One benefit, though, of delayed cord clamping is:

Babies who are left skin-to-skin with their mothers from birth until the first breastfeeding takes place exhibit all of the following EXCEPT:

Three out of four mothers experience the "baby blues" after birth. Which of the following BEST describes this emotional change?

The placenta is typically delivered soon after the birth of the baby. The placenta will be checked to be sure it is intact, because retained fragments of the placenta can cause all of the following EXCEPT:

A woman can expect her milk to "come-in" two to five days after birth, with colostrum being the perfect nourishment for her newborn until then. Which of the following is NOT suggested for a woman experiencing engorgement when her milk comes in?

A client who gave birth to a healthy newborn has been crying and expresses feelings of sadness and emptiness. The client delivered her baby three days ago. The doula suspects that the client has:

A full bladder in the postpartum period:

All of the following are normal for a newborn's appearance EXCEPT:

Postpartum care for an episiotomy or laceration includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Breast-Feeding

Communication

Labor Birth

Pregnancy

Psychology Philosophy

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Exam 4: Post-Partum

Which of the following is a potential side effect of routine newborn suctioning?

A doula might suggest all of the following to ease the first days at home with a new baby EXCEPT:

A client who gave birth two days ago informs the doula that she has not had a bowel movement since the delivery of her child. The client had a vaginal birth. Which of the following statements made by the doula is the most appropriate in this situation?

Typically, as soon as the baby is born, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut. One benefit, though, of delayed cord clamping is:

Babies who are left skin-to-skin with their mothers from birth until the first breastfeeding takes place exhibit all of the following EXCEPT:

Three out of four mothers experience the "baby blues" after birth. Which of the following BEST describes this emotional change?

The placenta is typically delivered soon after the birth of the baby. The placenta will be checked to be sure it is intact, because retained fragments of the placenta can cause all of the following EXCEPT:

A woman can expect her milk to "come-in" two to five days after birth, with colostrum being the perfect nourishment for her newborn until then. Which of the following is NOT suggested for a woman experiencing engorgement when her milk comes in?

A client who gave birth to a healthy newborn has been crying and expresses feelings of sadness and emptiness. The client delivered her baby three days ago. The doula suspects that the client has:

A full bladder in the postpartum period:

All of the following are normal for a newborn's appearance EXCEPT:

Postpartum care for an episiotomy or laceration includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Breast-Feeding

Communication

Labor Birth

Pregnancy

Psychology Philosophy

Filters