2nd shifting random questions (Hard) Flashcards
bilateral depressions at the site of lacerations that remain as permanent changes in the cervix
Parous cervix
sign of well contracted uterus
Stony hard
when does uterus begins to shrink?
2 days after delivery
components of the lochia
erythrocytes, decidua, epithelial cells, bacteria
causes of sub involution
pelvic infections
retention of placental fragments
what is Merititis?
retention of placental fragments
Management of Subinvolution
Ergonovine
Methylergonovine
Oxytocin
Curettage
complete extrusion of the placental site is when?
after 6 weeks
cause of late postpartum hemorrhage
Placental polyp
when is the reapperance of ruggae?
after 3 weeks
percent of increase in the plasma red cell volume during pregnancy
15-20%
percent reduction in the FRC via upward displacement of the diaphragm
15% reduction
effect of progsterone to gastric motility and food absorption
decrease
source of contractile pain during the 1st stage labor
uterus
adnexia
(mediated by T10-L1)
cause of pain in the 2nd stage of labor
distention of birth canal, vulva and perineum
mediated by S2-S4
acupuncture is what type of non pharmacologic method of pain relief?
intercutaneous nerve stimulation
regional anesthesia adequate for spontaneous delivery and outlet forceps
Pudendal Block
complication of blockage of Frankenhauser’s Ganglion
Fetal Bradycardia
Paracervical block
hypotension is a common side effect of what anesthetic technique?
Subarachnoid/Spinal Anesthesia
what causes the supine hypotensive syndrome (with risks of MG, polyhaydramnios and DM)
Aortocaval syndrome/ compression
significance of ruptured membranes (3)
- Labor is soon to happen
- Chorioamnionitis
- Cord prolapse/compression
color of positive Nitrazine test and what does in signify?
(+) Blue, Amniotic fluid present in vagina (ruptured na)
duration of 1st stage of labor in a nulliparous and a multiparous px.
N: 7 h
M: 4 h
frequency of FHT monitoring @ the 1st and 2nd stage of labor during High risk pregnancy
1st stage: every 15 minutes
2nd stage: every 5 minutes