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What is the purpose of perineal care?
What is the purpose of perineal care?
What is the duration of lochia after childbirth?
What is the duration of lochia after childbirth?
What type of lochia is characterized as red, heavy, and bloody?
What type of lochia is characterized as red, heavy, and bloody?
What is the main benefit of breastfeeding support?
What is the main benefit of breastfeeding support?
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What is the primary purpose of pain management in postpartum care?
What is the primary purpose of pain management in postpartum care?
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What is the main change that occurs in the uterus during the puerperium?
What is the main change that occurs in the uterus during the puerperium?
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What is the main change that occurs in the hormone levels during the puerperium?
What is the main change that occurs in the hormone levels during the puerperium?
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What is the main change that occurs in the cardiovascular system during the puerperium?
What is the main change that occurs in the cardiovascular system during the puerperium?
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During a cervical examination of a puerpera who delivered one week ago, her cervix will
During a cervical examination of a puerpera who delivered one week ago, her cervix will
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A practicing midwife educates a breastfeeding mother that lochia alba contains all the following except
A practicing midwife educates a breastfeeding mother that lochia alba contains all the following except
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Which of the following hormones initiates the let down reflex during breastfeeding?
Which of the following hormones initiates the let down reflex during breastfeeding?
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The way a new mother feels about herself and her baby during puerperium which may affect her behaviors and adaptation to parenting is termed as
The way a new mother feels about herself and her baby during puerperium which may affect her behaviors and adaptation to parenting is termed as
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Which of the following is released in the lungs to aid in reducing the surface tension of the alveolar sacs?
Which of the following is released in the lungs to aid in reducing the surface tension of the alveolar sacs?
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The period following childbirth during which the body tissues, especially the pelvic organs reverting back to the pre-pregnant state both anatomically and physiologically is known as
The period following childbirth during which the body tissues, especially the pelvic organs reverting back to the pre-pregnant state both anatomically and physiologically is known as
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Which of these reproductive organs and/or accessories do not undergo retrogressive changes after the delivery of baby?
Which of these reproductive organs and/or accessories do not undergo retrogressive changes after the delivery of baby?
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A midwife educating puerperal women will assert which of the following organs show features of activity after delivery?
A midwife educating puerperal women will assert which of the following organs show features of activity after delivery?
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A woman who just delivered is worried that her reproductive organs have increased in size. The midwife assured her that they will revert back approximately to the state as they were before pregnancy. This is termed
A woman who just delivered is worried that her reproductive organs have increased in size. The midwife assured her that they will revert back approximately to the state as they were before pregnancy. This is termed
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A client delivered a severely asphyxiated baby. After resuscitation, the midwife at the labour ward referred the baby to a facility with a neonatal intensive care unit for continuity of care. The midwife is applying the respectful maternity care charter client right to...
A client delivered a severely asphyxiated baby. After resuscitation, the midwife at the labour ward referred the baby to a facility with a neonatal intensive care unit for continuity of care. The midwife is applying the respectful maternity care charter client right to...
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Which of the following is an indication that the uterus is healing and returning to its pre-pregnancy state?
Which of the following is an indication that the uterus is healing and returning to its pre-pregnancy state?
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Which of the following are the causes of after pain in puerperium?
Which of the following are the causes of after pain in puerperium?
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When the newborn loses heat through water from the skin and respiratory tract, it is known as
When the newborn loses heat through water from the skin and respiratory tract, it is known as
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When the newborn loses heat through contact with mattresses and scales that are cold, it is known as
When the newborn loses heat through contact with mattresses and scales that are cold, it is known as
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During delivery, the attending midwife can prevent heat loss by convection in the neonate by
During delivery, the attending midwife can prevent heat loss by convection in the neonate by
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Midwives in keeping the neonate safe and healthy have the responsibility of preventing heat loss through evaporation by
Midwives in keeping the neonate safe and healthy have the responsibility of preventing heat loss through evaporation by
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Which of the following cannot be identified as an aspect of the nervous system that maintains the temperature within narrow set limits of 36.5--37.5°C in the newborn?
Which of the following cannot be identified as an aspect of the nervous system that maintains the temperature within narrow set limits of 36.5--37.5°C in the newborn?
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Which of the medications when given to the pregnant woman will not interfere in the thermoregulation of the newborn?
Which of the medications when given to the pregnant woman will not interfere in the thermoregulation of the newborn?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of chlorhexidine?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of chlorhexidine?
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A puerperal woman is yet to be examined by the midwife at the postnatal clinic. What sign will she use or perform to identify or diagnose deep vein thrombosis when examining the puerperal woman?
A puerperal woman is yet to be examined by the midwife at the postnatal clinic. What sign will she use or perform to identify or diagnose deep vein thrombosis when examining the puerperal woman?
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The milk released at the beginning of each breastfeeding containing a high percentage of water, protein and vitamins is
The milk released at the beginning of each breastfeeding containing a high percentage of water, protein and vitamins is
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The entire endometrium is restored by the _____ day except at the placental site.
The entire endometrium is restored by the _____ day except at the placental site.
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Which of the following does not inhibit the production of milk?
Which of the following does not inhibit the production of milk?
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What should be of priority to the midwife when she is about to give vitamin K to a male neonate just after delivery?
What should be of priority to the midwife when she is about to give vitamin K to a male neonate just after delivery?
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