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What is the purpose of an episiotomy during delivery?

To conduct a hearing screening on the newborn

To administer medications to the mother

To assess the newborn's vital signs

To widen the birth canal (correct)

Which test is mandated by the state and completed at 25 hours of age and 10-14 days of age for every newborn?

Rubella status screening

Metabolic screening (correct)

Hematocrit test

Hearing screening

What should be encouraged as a treatment for jaundice in newborns?

Administer vitamin K

Administer erythromycin

Encourage feeding (correct)

Administer hepatitis B vaccine

When is the critical congenital heart defect test typically done for newborns?

After 24 hours of age Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred method of feeding for newborns?

Breastfeeding on demand Signup and view all the answers

What should be used when skin-to-skin contact is not possible for thermoregulation of the newborn?

Swaddling with blankets and a hat Signup and view all the answers

At what age is the hearing screening typically done for newborns?

>95% and within 3 points of each other Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of conducting the APGAR assessment after delivery?

To assess the newborn's condition at birth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fundal rub after delivery?

To massage the uterus and assist it back to the prepregnant state Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of assessing lochia in the postpartum period?

To track the postpartum discharge color, amount, and consistency Signup and view all the answers

What does a gush of lochia when getting out of bed indicate in a postpartum patient?

A sign of normal postpartum recovery Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the fundus to be firm after delivery?

To reduce the risk of postpartum hemorrhage Signup and view all the answers

What color is Lochia rubra immediately during the postpartum period?

Dark red Signup and view all the answers

What does saturation of a perineal pad within 1 hour indicate in a postpartum patient?

Postpartum hemorrhage (medical emergency) Signup and view all the answers

What does a fundal rub aim to achieve in a postpartum patient?

To assist the uterus back to the prepregnant state Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lochia is described as NORMAL?

Lochia rubra Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to monitor the baby's vital signs during the recovery period?

To assess for fever or infection in the baby Signup and view all the answers

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