Family care during the postpartum period

Physical needs

100

What are the main lab values used to assess blood loss during birth?

Hemoglobin and hematocrit

200

What is the most frequent cause of excessive bleeding after birth?

Uterine atony

300

What are the 2 most common causes for sub involution?

Retained placental fragments and infection

Psychosocial needs

100

What condition is characterized by sadness, frequent crying, restlessness, and headache?

Postpartum depression "Baby Blues"

200

When should the first newborn follow up appointment be made?

48-72 hours after discharge

300

What screening tool is used to identify postpartum depression?

Edinburgh postnatal depression scale

Discharge teaching

100

When should discharge teaching about postpartum maternal and neonatal care start? 

On admission to the unit

200

A patient has had a vaginal birth with no complications, the patient asks the nurse when she can be discharged home. What should the nurse reply?

24-36 hours 

300

When is it recommended that intercourse can resume after a vaginal delivery?

Within 2-4 weeks after birth when the bleeding has stopped and the perineum has healed. Although most couples wait at least 6 weeks.