South College NSG 2520 Maternity Exam 2

NSG 2520 – Maternity Exam 2 at South College typically focuses on intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care. The exam commonly tests interpretation of fetal heart rate (FHR) patterns (baseline, variability, accelerations, early/late/variable decelerations), stages of labor, and appropriate nursing interventions for non-reassuring tracings. You’re expected to understand pain management options (epidural, opioids, non-pharmacologic methods), labor complications (shoulder dystocia, prolapsed cord, uterine rupture), and emergency prioritization. Postpartum content often includes fundal assessment, lochia stages, hemorrhage recognition, infection signs, and patient education. Newborn topics usually cover APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, hypoglycemia, respiratory distress, and routine newborn medications (vitamin K, erythromycin, hepatitis B vaccine). Strong prioritization skills, early recognition of maternal/newborn instability, and safety-based interventions are key to success on Exam 2.