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What is the recommended timeline for postpartum involution?
What is the recommended timeline for postpartum involution?
- By 2 weeks, the fundus should be below the symphysis and not palpable (correct)
- By 3 weeks, the fundus should be above the umbilicus and palpable
- By 6 weeks, the fundus should be at the level of the umbilicus and not palpable
- By 1 week, the fundus should be below the umbilicus and not palpable
Who is responsible for performing assessments in the postpartum care setting?
Who is responsible for performing assessments in the postpartum care setting?
- Only the UAP
- Only the nurse (correct)
- Both the nurse and the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
- The physician
What condition necessitates further fetal assessment using electronic fetal monitoring?
What condition necessitates further fetal assessment using electronic fetal monitoring?
- Preeclampsia
- Oligohydramnios (correct)
- Gestational diabetes
- Polyhydramnios
Which condition requires further assessment in the postpartum care setting?
Which condition requires further assessment in the postpartum care setting?
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What does the Apgar score assess in a newborn?
What does the Apgar score assess in a newborn?
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Study Notes
Postpartum Care and Assessment
- The recommended timeline for postpartum involution is not specified, but it typically takes 4-6 weeks for the uterus to return to its pre-pregnancy size.
Postpartum Care Assessment
- Nurses and healthcare providers are responsible for performing assessments in the postpartum care setting to monitor the mother's and newborn's health.
Fetal Assessment
- Non-reassuring fetal heart rate patterns necessitate further fetal assessment using electronic fetal monitoring.
Postpartum Complications
- Postpartum hemorrhage requires further assessment in the postpartum care setting to prevent maternal mortality.
Newborn Assessment
- The Apgar score assesses a newborn's overall health, specifically their appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration, at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.
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