What is
Return of the uterus to pre-pregnancy state
What is involution?
100
The process whereby the Uterus returnsto nonpregnant state
What is Involution?
100
Blood loss >500ml after a vaginal birth or 1000ml or > after cesarean section or a 10% drop in hematocrit level from pre-to-postbirth values or a need for packed red cell transfusion due to anemia or hemodynamic instability
What is Post Partum Hemorrhage?
100
Oxytocin; methergine; Hemabate; and cytotec
What are medications for managing PPH?
200
Lochia rubra,
Lochia serosa
Lochia alba
What is Changes in vaginal discharges post delivery from birth to 14days
200
Multiple births, hydraminos, prolonged labor or difficult birth, infection, grand multiparity, or excessive maternal analgesia. Other factors include in full bladder and retained placenta.
What is Sub-involution?
200
Postpartum hemorrhage ( PPH) occuring during the first 24hr versus PPH occuring after 24hrs but before 6weeks after birth.
What are Early Versus Late PPH?
200
Bacterial infection of the genital tract, usually of the endometrium ( endometritis) that occur within 28 days after miscarriage, induced abortion or childbirth.
What is Puerperal ( Postpartum) infection?
300
What is a) Educate the mother, b)ID both immediately after birth, c) Always match both IDs and also on discharge
Identify three measures Hospital nurse can use to ensure safety of both mother and baby
300
Maternal: Decreased risk of breast cancer;Lactational amenorrhea; enhanced bonding; enhanced involution and weight loss.
Infant: Enhnaced immunity; decreased likelihood of developing childhood obesity, cancer and type 1 DM
What are benefits of breastfeeding?
300
"LARRY" and the 4 T's
What is common causes of early PPH?
300
Inflammation of the venous circulation and blood clot formation that typically occur in the lower extrimities
What is Thrombophlebitis and Thrombosis?
400
Redness
Edema
Ecchymosis
Discharge
Approximation
What is :What does the REEDA stand for perineal assessment?
400
_____stimulates the milk-producing cells to secret milk and _____________prompts contrction of te smooth muscle cells surrounding the alveoli to eject milk
What is Prolactin and Oxytocin?
400
It occurs within the first 2 weeks afterbirth and signs and symptoms include:tearfulness, moodswings, anxiety, fatigue, sadness, insomnia, forgetfulness and confusion.
What is Postpartum blues?
500
Breast
Uterus
Bladder
Bowels
Lochia
E(I) Episiotomy
L/H Legs ( Homans' Sign)
Emotions
Bonding
What is:
In postpartum assessment, what does BUBBLE-HE stand for?
500
Quiet alert State
What is the optimal time for breast feeding?
500
Retained placenta, subinvolution and uterine infection
What are causes of Late PPH?
500
The perinatal nurse is providing information to a postpartum woman who is being discharged from the hosptal on warfarin ( Coumadin) therapy. Instrauctions would include restrictions of which drug due to concern about interactions: