ob test 2 Flashcards
normal blood loss vaginal and c section and how much gram-ml
500ml vaginal
1000ml c section
1gm to 1ml
3 causes of uterine atony
preeclampsia
prolonged use of mag sulfate
prolonged use of betamethasone
What is the balloon called for the uterus and one thing to remember
Bakri post-partum balloon you can use this on a c section.
What to look for when the fundus is hard but the woman is still bleeding? 4
Laceration, episiotomy, hematoma, retained tissue
What is the first-line treatment for post hem? 2 ways?
Potocin IV or IM
hemabate what is it why do we use it?
For postpart hem it’s man-made oxytocin and it is a long-term drug.
Misoprostal what is it why do we use it? one thing to remember about it
Anti-ulcer we use it off label for hem but inserting into vagina or rectum. It is very painful
Methergrine why do we use it? One thing about it?
Post hem it causes problems with nursing so we try to avoid it.
Lysteda why do we use it how do we use it
IV push promotes clotting
What is puerperal infection 2 things to remember about risks and 2 signs
It is when bacteria infects the uterus or surrounding tissues in birth instrument -assisted birth multiple vag exams even before labor foul-smelling lochia WBC-high in pregnancy we are watching trend
How do we assess the perineum?
REEDA
Redness, edema, ecchymosis, discharge, approximation.
Time frame for baby blues and when to go to doctor?
first 3-10 days lasting a few days to a week or two when it lasts more than two weeks
When does postpart depression show up? when is the most common time?
4-6weeks later most common time is 3 months
One tool used to assess postpart depression
Edinbrugh postnatal depression scale EPDS
One thing to remember about post part
Men can have it two but react with anger and other ways
How much can a newborn stomach hold? when to burp? why regurg?
1-2tsp After every oz or between breasts weak sphincters
How often do newborns eat?
Every 2-3 hours
What to remember about the neonates stomach?
It is sterile and does not produce vit k because there is no bacteria.
What is meconium and one thing about it
Black tar stool from amniotic fluid and they may poop in the womb if they are stressed.
What is kernicterus what causes it what are the numbers?
Build up of bilirubin causes toxicity greater than 18
When will jaundice appear in newborn two things
3 days if from breakdown of RBC
sooner if it is a different problem
Neonate bp and hr WNL
pulse- 120-160
BP 60-80/40-45
Normal respiratory findings in a neonate 3
Irregular, 30-60 some fluid in lungs for 24 hrs so might hear crackles
What is kidney function percent in a neonate at birth
About 30-50 percent
Why are neonates more prone to dehydration
Most of their water is extracellular
3 things about urine in a neonate
They can’t concentrate urine well
Don’t handle drugs well
brick dust urine is normal
spinal in neonate 2 things
No curves, soft mostly cartilage
What is molding
Crainial sutures overlap as a result of labor and delivery resolves in 24 hours
What do you want to see with neonates and how to swaddle them
Flexed and swaddle flexed with hands by their face
Never
Swaddle a baby and leave alone
Desquamates and what does this mean
Skin peeling in neonate and normal
Skin and jaundice and babes
Ruddy is normal can blanch to check color or look at mouth or sclera
Mottling and newborn
Means they are cold
milia how to deal with it
Small white/yellow spots on face from clogged sebaceous glands Normal don’t touch it
Erythema toxicum
Newborn acne from moms hormones. Normal