OB Exam 3 - Postpartum Physiologic Adaptations Flashcards
1
Q
Fourth Stage of Labor
A
1-4 hours after delivery of placenta
2
Q
Puerperium
A
After delivery of placenta and ends about 6weeks
3
Q
Rubella
A
.
4
Q
RhoGAM indications
A
.
5
Q
Kleihauer-Betke Test
A
Amount of fetal cells in maternal blood
6
Q
Post Partum VS
A
VS q15 x 4, q30 x2, and q1hr x2 then per policy q8
7
Q
Focused Assessment
A
B- Breast U-Uterus B-Bladder B-Bowel L-Lochia E-Episiotomy H-Homans E-Emotional Status
8
Q
Involution
A
return of the uterus to pre-pregnant position and size
Slowed by Anesthesia, long labor (muscle fatigue), and hyper distended uterus
9
Q
Sub-involution
A
delay in uterus returning to pre-pregnant position and size
10
Q
Lochia Rubra
A
Red or brownish red
first 3 days
11
Q
Lochia Serosa
A
days 4-10, pink, pinkish brown
12
Q
Lochia Alba
A
White or pale yellow 11-21 days
13
Q
Scant Lochia
A
14
Q
Light Lochia
A
1-4”
15
Q
Moderate Lochia
A
4-6”
