CL1: Post partum nursing care Flashcards
efers to the 6-week period after childbirth. It is a time of maternal changes that are both retrogressive (involution of the uterus and vagina) and progressive (production of milk for lactation, restoration of the normal menstrual cycle, and beginning of a parenting role
postpartal period, or puerperium
fluid discharges after delivery
lochia rubra
pink to brown drainage after delivery until 7 days
lochia serosa
pink to brown drainage after delivery until 7 days
lochia serosa
yellow to white drainage, 10 days to 4 weeks
lochia alba
5 cm saturation of pad in one hour = 10ml
scant lochia
10 cm saturation of pad within 1 hour = 10-25ml
light lochia
also called dorsi flexon sign test is a physical examination procedure that is used to test for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT
Homan’s Sign
when the blues moves to the point where mother cannot care for herself or the baby.
POST PARTUM DEPRESSION
severe form of depression that warrants immediate intervention. When mother harms herself or the neonate or consider doing so
POST PARTUM PSYCHOSIS
helps to decrease inflammation and relieve tension in the area.
cortisone-based cream or warm sitz bath
perineal stitches may be absorbed within
10 days
Coitus is safe as soon as woman’s lochia has turned
alba
Do not give acetaminophen
(Tylenol) for fevers during the first
6 to 8
weeks of life.
termination of care from a health care agency
discharge
process of identifying and preparing for a patient’s anticipated health care needs after they leave the hospital
discharge planning
M-E-T-H-O-D
Medication, Environment, Treatment, Health Teaching, Out patient referral and Diet
prenatal vitamins and iron must be continued everyday until
breast-feeding stop
study of chromosomes by light microscopy
cytogenetics
the child has an extra chromosome 13 and is severely cognitively challenged, midline body disorder
Trisomy 13 syndrome (47XY13/47XX13)
the child has an extra chromosome 13 and is severely cognitively challenged, midline body disorder
Trisomy 13 syndrome (47XY13/47XX13)
common finding in trisomy 13 syndrome
midline: cleft lip, palate, heart defects, abnormal genitalia
Microcephaly, microthalmos, cutis aplasia
common finding in trisomy 13 syndrome
midline: cleft lip, palate, heart defects, abnormal genitalia
Microcephaly, microthalmos, cutis aplasia
have three copies of chromosome 18 (edward syndrome)
Trisomy 18 syndrome (47XY18/47XX18)
common findings in trisomy 18 or edward syndrome
markedly low-set ears, congenital heart defects, misshapen fingers and toes