CH 15 - PP

Question 1

Puerperium is:

Answer 1

period after delivery of placenta, lasting for 6 weeks

Question 2

Cervix now looks like:

Answer 2

jagged slit like opening.

vagina: eventual thickening and return of rugae

Question 3

Lochia types

Answer 3

1. rubra (red)
2. serosa (pinkish)
3. alba (white discharge)

Question 4

Engorgement

Answer 4

-process of swelling of the breast tissue due to an increase in blood and lymph supply

-relived by frequent emptying, ice compresses, hot showers before feeding, tight bra, avoid stimulation of breast if not breast feeding