NCLEX-RN Postpartum & Newborn Flashcards

A nurse assesses a client 2 hours postpartum and notes the uterus is boggy and displaced to the right. Which action is the priority?

At what rate should the fundus descend (involute) per day following childbirth?

A breastfeeding client is diagnosed with mastitis in the right breast. What is the appropriate instruction regarding breastfeeding?

Select the correct components for the APGAR score acronym:

The nurse bumps the infant's crib, and the infant extends their arms and legs, extending the fingers to form a 'C'. Which reflex is this?

What are the primary clinical signs of cold stress in a newborn?

Differentiate between physiologic and pathologic jaundice based on timing:

Why is Vitamin K (phytonadione) administered to newborns?

What is the primary purpose of administering Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment to a newborn?

A newborn exhibits jitteriness, hypotonia, and a weak cry. What is the nurse's priority action?

Name one key component of 'Safe Sleep' teaching to prevent SIDS.

Which instruction is correct regarding umbilical cord care?

List three non-pharmacologic comfort measures for a newborn with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).

Identify the progression of lochia types by color and timeline:

What is the primary purpose of teaching a postpartum client to perform Kegel exercises?

Name one component of the BUBBLE-HE postpartum assessment acronym.

Which finding is most indicative of a postpartum infection (puerperal infection)?

Distinguish between Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression (PPD):

By day 4 of life, how many wet diapers per day indicate adequate breastfeeding intake?

When should the Newborn Metabolic Screening (e.g., PKU) be performed for accurate results?

Which nursing intervention is essential for a newborn receiving phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia?

Name one of the '4 Ts' that represent the causes of Postpartum Hemorrhage.

A parent is concerned about a yellow crust forming on their son's circumcision site 2 days post-op. What is the nurse's best response?

Select the normal resting vital sign ranges for a healthy newborn:

A client with postpartum hemorrhage is prescribed methylergonovine (Methergine). Which condition in the client's history is a contraindication?