Ch 16 Nursing management during the postpartum period

Question 1

Bonding

Answer 1

Close emotional attraction to a newborn by the parents that develops during the first 30 to 60 minutes after birth

Question 2

Attachment

Answer 2

Development of strong affection between an infant and a significant other. This attachment is reciprocal both the significant other and the newborn exhibit attachment behaviors

Question 3

En face position

Answer 3

Face-to-face while holding or feeding the newborn

Question 4

Peribottle

Answer 4

Plastic squeeze bottle filled with warm tap water that is sprayed over the peroneal area after each voiding and before applying a new perineal pad

Question 5

Sitz bath

Answer 5

Bath with room temperature water may be prescribed and substituted for the ice pack to reduce local swelling and promote comfort for an episiotomy , perineal trauma, or inflamed hemorrhoid

Question 6

Postpartum blues

Answer 6

Phase of emotional liability characterized by crying episodes, irritability, anxiety, confusion, and sleep disorders. Symptoms usually arise within the first few days after childbirth, reaching a peak at 3 to 5 days and spontaneously disappearing within 10 days

Question 7

Pelvic floor exercises

Answer 7

Keagles

Question 8

BUBBLES

Answer 8

Breasts
Uterus
Bowels
Bladder
Lochia
Emotional status
Section (C-section incisions),episiotomy