Midterm Exam (Ch.17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40) Flashcards
Lochia Rubra
bright red & consists of blood; lasts 3-4 days
Lochia Serosa
pink/brown; lasts 10-14 days
Lochia Alba
yellow to white; continues 4-8 weeks after birth
When should you report to the healthcare provider if sloughing of eschar over placental site does not subside?
1-2 hours
What is one indication of lochia serosa?
con’t flow of lochia serosa after 3-4 weeks
In nonlactating women, when do estrogen levels increase?
within 2 weeks
After birth when is hCG detectable?
3-4 weeks after birth
Fluid loss PP
postpartal diuresis is caused by decreased estrogen
- profuse diaphoresis occurs
- w/in 12 hours women begin to diurese
Blood Volume PP
- blood loss is tolerated due to pregnancy-induced hypervolemia
- by 3rd PP day, plasma volume replenished
Cardiac Output
increased in PP by 60-80%
Vital Signs
- increased BP >140/90 when measured at least twice indicates preeclampsia
- temp. increase to 100.4 in 1st 10 days indicates infection
What kind of bradycardia is common PP?
Puerperal
Cardiac Output affects the blood components
- Hct & Hbg return to normal
- coagulation factors return to normal
- varicosities regress rapidly/totally
PP period
interval between birth & return of reproductive organs to normal
Uterus Involution
The process is return of uterus to nonpregnant state
- timeframe of 6 weeks
- fundus descends 1-2 cm/24 hrs
Subinvolution
Failure of the uterus to return to normal
Lochia
Postbirth uterine discharge
Placental hormones- metabolic changes
decrease in chorionic somatomammotropin, estrogens, placental enzyme insulinase
When does ovulation return in nonlactating women?
As early as 27 days after birth; pituitary hormones are responsible for this
3 Crucial Points for OB nurses
- understand normal birth
- prevent & detect deviations
- Implement nursing measures
What are the main interventions for labor & birth?
- suppression of uterine activity
- promotion of fetal lung maturity
- fetal & early natal loss
How are spontaneous labors predicted?
Risk factors; Cervical Length; Fetal Fibronectin test
PROM
Premature Rupture of Membranes
-rupture of the amniotic sac
Labor will be AUGMENTED
PPROM
Preterm premature rupture of membranes -pathologic weakening of membranes -membranes rupture before 37 weeks Managed conservatively Usually hospitalized
What is a MAJOR risk factor for PPROM/PROM?
INFECTION
Chorioaminonitis
bacterial infection of the uterine cavity
-cause of complications
Maternal fever and fetal tachycardia are two key findings; foul odor of fluid
How many weeks are considered to be post-term?
> 42 weeks
What is the purpose of Oxytocin?
a cervical ripening method that is used to induce or augment labor
-hormone that is normally produced
Stimulates uterine contractions
High alert med
Risk Factors for Spontaneous Preterm Labor
- african-american race
- hx of a previous spontaneous preterm birth
- underweight or obese
What is the priority intervention after assessing heart rate?
Monitor Fetal Heart Rate
Couplet
Mother/baby model of care
Diuresis
Begins about 12 hours after birth
Blood loss after birth is assessed, what is considered normal?
- 500 mL of blood for vaginal delivery
- 1000mL of blood for c-section
What is the proper way to palpate the uterus?
Upper hand cupped over fundus
Hypovolemic Shock
this is considered to be an emergency treatment situation S&S -persistent bleeding occurs -woman feels weak -woman appears anxious
Interventions for Hypovolemic Shock
- give oxygen by nonrebreather face mask
- tilt woman onto her side
- provide additional/maintain IV
After birth, when must hospital personnel be present?
the first time woman get up
When is the risk for hemorrhage PP minimal?
By 2 weeks postpartum
In regards to post-anesthesia recovery when is the woman discharged?
When she has recovered from the anesthetic
What are some priorities of discharge for the mother?
- How is she bonding with baby?
- recovery from c-section
- encourage bonding with baby
- address financial concerns