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PP Complication
100
This type of lochia is the last to disappear.
What is alba?
100
yellow protein rich breast secretion
What is colostrum?
100
mechanism by which the uterus becomes a pelvic organ in PP period
What is involution?
100
the difference between the parous os and the nulliparous os
What is slitlike vs circular?
100
Most common form of PP infection. Localized infection of the placental site. S/S tachycardia, chills, anorexia, lethargy, foul smelling profuse lochia
What is endometritis?
200
These vaginal "ridges" reappear by 3 weeks PP
What is rugae?
200
blue tinged thin breast secretion
What is breast milk?
200
physiology of elevated temp (not greater than 100.4) in immediate PP period
What is dehydration secondary to exertion during labor?
200
Oxytocin is released by this gland and is responsible for the let down reflex
What is the posterior pituitary?
200
infection of the breasts. May be unilateral...Causative agent S. Aureus
What is diamond mastitis?
300
This regimen promotes pelvic relaxation and increases the strength of pelvic floor muscles
What are Kegel exercises?
300
hormone of lactation
What is Prolactin?
300
Normal rate of involution
What is 1 fingerbreath per PP day?
300
the number of calories burnt daily by breastfeeding mothers
What is 300-500 cal/day?
300
inflammation of the blood vessel most commonly in the lower extremities
What is thrombophlebitis?
400
Hormones that decrease rapidly in the 1st week PP
What are HPL, estrogen, progesterone? Will also accept cortisol
400
NL WBC levels in immediate PP
What is up to 20 000?
400
natural progression of lochia
What is rubra(1-3days)-serosa(3-10days)-alba(>10days-6weeks)?
400
attachment that the family feels with the newborn
What is bonding?
400
Classic presentation of unilateral leg pain, calf tenderness and swelling.
What is Deep Vein Thrombophlebitis?
500
Components of Virchow's triad
What are stasis of blood flow, endothelial injury, hypercoaguability?
500
nursing intervention prior to assessment of the uterine fundus
What is emptying of the bladder?
500
Mother's blood type is A- Coombs-Neg Neonate's blood type is A+ this blood test determines the dose of Rhogam to be administered in the first 72 hours
What is Kleihauer-Betke? Will accept fetal maternal screen
500
NL postpartum Rhogam dose
What is 300 micrograms?
500
perforation of uterus by placenta
What is placenta percreta?
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