Post-partum

Question 1

First week following birth.

Answer 1

Post-partum/Puerperium

Question 2

The process whereby the reproductive organs returns to their pre-pregnant stage.

Answer 2

Involution

Question 3

It undergoes involution through the process of cell size/autolysis.

Answer 3

Uterus

Question 4

What are the phases of Puerperium (Reva Rubin)?

Answer 4

A. Taking-in/Dependent Phase (1-3 days after delivery)
B. Taking hold/ Striving for independence (4th-9th day)
C. Letting Go/ Independent Phase (10-days-6 weeks)

Question 5

A process in which the mother achieves competence in her maternal rol and intergrates mothering behaviours into her establihed role set so that she is comfortable with her identity as a mother.

Answer 5

Maternal Role Attainment by Mercer

Question 6

What are the four stages of MRA?

Answer 6

A. Anticipatory
B. Formal
C. Informal
D. Personal

Question 7

It is a vaginal discharge following delivery consisting of blood, fragments of deciduas, WBC, mucus, and some bacteria.

Answer 7

Lochia

Question 8

What are the patterns of Lochial flow?

Answer 8

A. Rubra- red in color (1-3 days)
B. Serosa- pinkish to brownish to dark red (4-10 days)
C. Alba- colorless or white to yellowish (10-14 days)

Question 9

What is the cause of foul smelling lochia with pyrexia?

Answer 9

Infection