Assessment
Postpartum
Miscellaneous
High Risk
Adaptation
100
Redness Edema Ecchymosis Discharge Approximation
What are the components of postpartum perineal assessment?
100
Frequent feedings, Warm compresses, massage area prior to feeding
What is interventions to treat plugged milk ducts?
100

May cause uterine atony and deviation of fundus to the side

What is bladder distention?

100

Uterine atony

What is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage?
100

Rubins 3 phases postpartum

Taking in, Taking hold & Letting go

200
Stage of lochia days 4-10
What is lochia serosa?
200
Intervention to prevent DVT
What is ambulation?
200
Process by which uterus returns to normal size and location
What is involution?
200

methergine, carboprost, misoprotol

What are uterotonics?

200
Type of behavior when parent responds to their newborn crying
What is attachment?
300
First intervention for a "boggy" uterus
What is fundal massage?
300
Immunization recommended to be given postpartum prior to discharge for women who are non-immune
What is Rubella?
300
Frequency of fundal massage the first hour after delivery
What is every 15 minutes?
300

Occurs within the first 12 months postpartum.

What is postpartum depression?

300
Symptoms include- anxiety, mood swings, crying, sadness
What is postpartum blues?
400
Location of fundus at 6-12 hours postpartum
What is at the umbilicus or 1cm above?
400

Medication given postpartum to help prevent constipation

What is Docusate (Colace)?

400
Primary medication used to control postpartum bleeding
What is oxytocin?
400

Uterus does not descend at expected rate

What is subinvolution?

400
when new fathers are extremely interested and focused on their newborn
What is engrossment?
500
Incorrect technique of fundal massage may cause this condition.
What is uterine inversion?
500
Ice packs, warm compresses, sitz baths, repositioning
What is postpartum non-pharmacological pain interventions?
500
yellowish fluid that precedes milk production and is good for newborn
What is colostrum?
500

Retiained placental tissue can cause this type of infection

What is endometritis?

500
May experience difficulty during transition to parenthood
What is adolescent parents?
600

This is the major risk nurses should monitor for after administering tranexamic acid.

What is thromboembolism (e.g., DVT, PE)?

600

A postpartum client who cannot void within this time after delivery should be assessed for urinary retention.

What is 6–8 hours after delivery?

600

This medication should be administered within 3 hours of birth in a client experiencing postpartum hemorrhage to reduce mortality.


What is tranexamic acid (TXA)?

600

This is the immediate priority nursing action when amniotic fluid embolism is suspected.

What is administering oxygen and supporting cardiopulmonary function?

600

This phase of maternal role adaptation occurs 2–3 days postpartum when the mother becomes more independent and begins assuming infant care responsibilities.

What is the taking-hold phase?

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