10 08.02 Postpartum Interventions NCLEX Style Questions

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Question 1 of 10

A nurse is caring for a client with a planned c-section delivery this morning. Which of the following orders should the nurse expect for immediately after delivery?


Question 2 of 10

A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who delivered a baby 4 hours ago. The nurse is assessing the client and checking for signs of developing complications. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of postpartum complications, the nurse knows that which factors would most likely contribute to this client developing complications? Select all that apply.


Question 3 of 10

A nurse is starting a shift on the postpartum unit. In what order should the nurse see the following clients? Client A: A 21-year-old who delivered a baby 12 hours ago via cesarean section Client B: A 40-year-old who had a vaginal delivery with a 1st degree laceration Client C: A 26-year-old who complains of pain rated at a 7 in her lower back Client D: A 31-year-old who has been unable to urinate since delivery 8 hours ago


Question 4 of 10

A postpartum client calls the nurse into the room stating “I just felt a gush of blood!” The nurse notes a moderate amount of blood between the client’s legs. What is the priority nursing intervention at this time?


Question 5 of 10

A 29-year-old client has just given birth to her 4th child. She asks the nurse about whether she can undergo sterilization to prevent becoming pregnant again. Which response from the nurse provides the most accurate information?


Question 6 of 10

A nurse is talking with new parents about attachment with their baby. Which of the following activities can the nurse suggest to promote attachment between the parents and their newborn?


Question 7 of 10

A nurse is assessing a postpartum client one hour after delivery. Findings include a moderate amount of lochia, fundus is U+1, legs are swollen, ice to perineum, and pain is rated a 5/10. Which of the above findings is most concerning?


Question 8 of 10

A nurse is working on the postpartum unit of the hospital. Which of the following orders would the nurse most likely expect to see in a postpartum client with an uncomplicated vaginal delivery?


Question 9 of 10

A client is being discharged from the hospital after delivering a baby via vaginal delivery three days ago. The nurse is providing discharge teaching and tells the client to avoid using tampons for the next six weeks. Which best describes the rationale for this?


Question 10 of 10

A postpartum client complains of constipation. What should the nurse encourage for this client? Select all that apply