Maternity Nursing Q 194

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The uterine fundus right after delivery of placenta is palpable at

  

     A. Level of Xiphoid process

     B. Level of umbilicus

     C. Level of symphysis pubis

     D. Midway between umbilicus and symphysis pubis

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Level of umbilicus

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Immediately after the delivery of the placenta, the fundus of the uterus is expected to be at the level of the umbilicus because the contents of the pregnancy have already been expelled. The fundus is expected to recede by 1 fingerbreadth (1cm) every day until it becomes no longer palpable above the symphysis pubis.

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Option A: The fundus continues to descend into the pelvis at the rate of approximately one centimeter (finger-breadth) per day and should be nonpalpable by two weeks postpartum.

Option C: By approximately one-hour post-delivery, the fundus is firm and at the level of the umbilicus. The fundus continues to descend into the pelvis at the rate of approximate

Option D: Immediately after delivery, the upper portion of the uterus, known as the fundus, is midline and palpable halfway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus.

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