Chapter 18
Rubra, Serosa, Alba
Types of Lochia
Treatment for uterine atony
Massage the fundus!
Important for effective communication with children
Understanding their developmental stage
Major stressor of hospitalization for children
Separation anxiety
Put the medication in this when it tastes nasty!
A teaspoon of something yummy :)
Excretion of fluid retained during pregnancy
Postpartum diaphoresis. Normal finding after delivery
Negative Rubella: Nonimmune
<8 IU/mL (or <0.90 index). This means you do not have enough detectable antibodies to guarantee protection
Red reflex
Normal fundoscopic finding on an eye exam
Time of highest anxiety for child and family
Something that involves an acute situation (an emergency)
Where do you dispose of used needles
a sharps box
Most serious concern with bladder distention
uterine bleeding
48 hours & 96 hours
minimum stays for vaginal birth and C-section birth
Physical assessment and growth measurements
Part of the physical exam of a child
Best means for decreasing stress and anxiety for children
Maintaining parent-child contact
Best way to prepare a child for a procedure
Use play
S & S of hypovolemia R/T excess blood loss
Tachycardia, Hypotension
Practice contraception for 1 month after this vaccination
Rubella
Behavioral Pain tool
FLACC Scale
Normal for children of all ages when hospitalized
Regression
Informed consent is required
For any invasive procedure that poses a risk
Normal fundal height for 24 hours post delivery
At the umbilicus
Ice for discomfort, and avoid stimulation
Bottle feeding mothers
Guided imagery, distraction, nonnutritive sucking
Nonpharmacologic pain management techniques
Important for adolescents during hospitalization
Maintain their independence and routine as much as possible
Discuss the steps for inserting an NG tube in a child
Position child
Measure
lubricate
insert
check placement
Secure