Common disorders in postpartum- EXAM 1

Question 1

Hemorrhage S&S

Answer 1

Tachycardia
Falling systolic pressure
Pale, cold and clammy skin
Mental changes
Decreased urinary output

Question 2

Hypovolemic shock

Answer 2

Occurs when volume of blood is depleted and cannot fill the circulatory system

Question 3

Postpartum hemorrhage

Answer 3

Caused from lacerations to tears of the reproductive tract or hematomas
More then 500 ml after a vaginal birth or 1 Liter after a C-section
Can lead to anemia

Question 4

Uterine Atony

Answer 4

Collection of blood in the uterus, feels boggy and hard to feel
Fundal height is above the umbilicus
Loch is increased and may contain clots
Muscle fibers are not compressing vessels in the placenta

Question 5

hat causes Uterine atony

Answer 5

Uterine over distention, retained placental fragments, prolonged labor, or use of frugs that relax uterus

Question 6

How long does it take foe the vagina to retain its non pregnant form

Answer 6

6-10 weeks

Question 7

Hematoms

Answer 7

Collection of blood within tissue
Looks like bulging bluish or purple mass
Pressure on vulva, pelvis or rectum

Question 8

Thromboembolic disorders and its causes

Answer 8

Blood clot within vein
Caused from pressure on legs, varicose veins
3 types: Superficial vein, deep vein and pulmonary embolism

Question 9

DVT treatment

Answer 9

SED’s
Increased rest
Increased fluid intake
No smoking
Warm compression
No messaging the extremities, you can move the clot up

Question 10

Thromboembolic dosorder treaatments

Answer 10

Heparin drip, anticoagulant
Using a soft toothbrush

Question 11

PE

Answer 11

Can cause chest pain and dysnia