Postpartum Nursing Assessment Flashcard

Front

Which assessment finding is most indicative of uterine atony in a postpartum patient? Options: Firm fundus located at the umbilicus, Fundus that is boggy and displaced to the right, Lochia serosa with small clots, Absence of abdominal pain

Back

Fundus that is boggy and displaced to the right

Front

Which of the following is a non-hormonal method of contraception? Depo-Provera, Birth control pills, NuvaRing

Back

Copper IUD

Front

What is the recommended timing for initiating contraceptive counseling for postpartum women?

Back

During the postpartum follow-up visit

Front

A postpartum client is considering a tubal ligation. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
I understand this procedure is permanent.
I can still have my periods after the tubal ligation.
I might still feel hormonal changes after this procedure.
I can get pregnant immediately after sterilization.

Back

I can get pregnant immediately after sterilization.

Front

A postpartum woman who is breastfeeding asks about the safety of taking oral contraceptives. What should the nurse inform her?

Back

Progestin-only pills are recommended for breastfeeding mothers.

Front

True or False: Postpartum depression can occur anytime within the first year after delivery.

Back

True

Front

True or False: A boggy uterus is a normal finding after delivery and does not require intervention.

Back

False

Front

What should a nurse do first if she suspects a client has developed a deep vein thrombosis?

Back

Notify the healthcare provider

Front

Which medication is commonly administered first to manage uterine atony in a postpartum patient? Options: Methylergometrine (Methergine), Oxytocin (Pitocin), Carboprost (Hemabate), Tranexamic acid (TXA)

Back

Oxytocin (Pitocin)

Front

A nurse is caring for a postpartum patient who received oxytocin for uterine atony. Which assessment finding would indicate the medication is effective?

Back

Fundus firm and midline