Mod D obj 1-4 cards Flashcards

1
Q

Intermittent uterine contractions after delivery are called?

A

Afterpains

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2
Q

When is Rhogam given?

A

Rh Neg mom, Rh Pos baby. Given within 72h of birth.

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3
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On dorsiflexion of foot, patient has pain in the calf- what is this called and what could it indicate?

A

Homan’s sign and it could indicate thrombophlebitis

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4
Q

What are Rubin’s psychological stages?

A

Taking in, Taking hold, letting go

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5
Q

What happens in the Taking In phase?

A

It’s all about the mom. She is excited and talkative. She relies on others and wants to talk about the experience.

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6
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What happens in the Taking Hold phase?

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The focus is on the infant and competence. She is eager and desires to take charge. She can handle discomfort and emotional changes.

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7
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What happens in the Letting Go phase?

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The focus is on the moving forward of the family as a unit. Reasserts relationship with father.

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8
Q

An intense display of interest in the child by the father is called…

A

Engrossment

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9
Q

Is sibling regression normal?

A

Yes.

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10
Q

What is the failure of a uterus to return to a non-pregnant state called?

A

Subinvolution

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11
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What are the characteristics of Lochia Rubra?

A

Bright Red, 1-3 days

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12
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What are the characteristics of Lochia Serosa

A

Pink-Brown 3-4 days

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13
Q

What are the characteristics of Lochia Alba

A

Colorless to whitish 10 days

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14
Q

What can a relaxed uterus indicate?

A

Atony

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15
Q

What can a firm uterus indicate?

A

possible lacerations

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16
Q

What does fowl smelling lochia indicate?

A

Infection

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17
Q

What does persistent Lochia Rubra in early post partum indicate?

A

Retention of placental fragments

18
Q

Does the vaginal canal return to pre-pregnant state? if so, how long?

A

Yes. 6 weeks.

19
Q

What do you do for a patient with an epistiotomy/lacerations?

A

Intermittant ice for first 24h, then sitz bath

20
Q

Can ovulation occur without menses?

A

Yes

21
Q

Are the first few cycles of menstration odd?

A

Yes- irregular/heavy/light/often not normal

22
Q

How is ovulation different in lactating women?

A

Ovulation is delayed.

23
Q

What is the proper way to take BP to assess for orthostatic hypotension?

A

Take BP lying down, have them dangle feet, then take it standing up.

24
Q

What is the normal blood loss in vag delivery?

A

500 mL

25
Q

What is the normal blood los? in C-section delivery?

A

1000 mL

26
Q

Is a WBC count of 15,000 or greater normal in pregnant women?

A

Yes

27
Q

What is the hcg for pregnant women?

A

11-14

28
Q

What is the hct for pregnant women?

A

32-41

29
Q

Normal RBC count for pregnant women?

A

3.75-5

30
Q

What is the overstretching of the abdominal muscles called?

A

Diastasis Recti

31
Q

What do you give for constipation?

A

Collace

32
Q

What route is Rhogam given?

A

IM

33
Q

Can you give Rhogam and Rubella Titer together?

A

NO!!!!!

34
Q

How often are vitals taken in post partum period?

A

q15 then q30

35
Q

Is a fever above 100.4 normal once a client is discharged from hospital?

A

No. This is bad.

36
Q

After hospital discharge is a backache or severe abdominal cramping normal?

A

No. This is bad.

37
Q

After delivery, are peripads that are soaked more than once an hour with bright red lochia good?

A

No. Bad.

38
Q

What are contraindications to breastfeeding?

A

HIV, TB, Drugs of abuse

39
Q

S/S of DIC?

A

Bleeding from non-genital sites (gums, nose, mouth, rectal bleeding)

40
Q

When are vitals taken in the post partum period?

A

q15 then q30

41
Q

What is going on with the pulse in the pp period?

A

Increases immediately after birth then returns to normal. It should NOT go above 100