27.6 Postnatal Changes in the Newborn and MOther Flashcards
What is the neonatal period?
the first four weeks of life
the first four months of life
the first six months of life
the first year of life
What is the neonatal period?
the first four weeks of life
the first four months of life
the first six months of life
the first year of life
The Apgar score is assigned for several criteria measured at birth. What is NOT measured?
grimace
muscle activity
defecation
respiratory level
The Apgar score is assigned for several criteria measured at birth. What is NOT measured?
grimace
muscle activity
defecation
respiratory level
After birth, the mother may lose excess fluids from the uterus as:
colostrum.
meconium.
lactation.
lochia.
After birth, the mother may lose excess fluids from the uterus as:
colostrum.
meconium.
lactation.
lochia.
The first ___ weeks after birth for the neonate constitute the neonatal period.
The time period after birth for the mother is called the _____ period.
The first 4 weeks after birth for the neonate constitute the neonatal period.
The time period after birth for the mother is called the postpartum period.
At ___ minute and ___ minutes after birth, an Apgar score is recorded to evaluate a newborn’s physical status.
At 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth, an Apgar score is recorded to evaluate a newborn’s physical status.
The newborn’s _____breath changes the blood pressure in the ___________circulation, closing _________.
The newborn’s first breath changes the blood pressure in the pulmonary circulation, closing fetal vascular shunts.
The mother’s system returns to homeostasis after birth as estrogen and progesterone levels decline, the uterus returns to its pre-pregnancy size and secretes lochia for up to _______, and organ system functions return to pre-pregnancy levels.
The mother’s system returns to homeostasis after birth as estrogen and progesterone levels decline, the uterus returns to its pre-pregnancy size and secretes lochia for up to 6 weeks, and organ system functions return to pre-pregnancy levels.
